Shortland Travel Guide
Newcastle
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Things to do
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Top hotels in Shortland
Shortland Budget Accommodation
Little National Hotel Newcastle
"As travelling alone, my room was just right, very comfortable, cosy, quiet with a view. Staff friendly, nice little cafe adjoining. Would stay again👍 Safe Walking distance to restaurants & Honeysuckle pub.A plus light rail if needed."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"I loved the location of the property, it is within a 5 minute walk to Jesmond Shopping centre, which has a variety of dine in/takeaway food options + Jesmond Hotel, which has a great bistro. I booked a pet friendly room as I travelled with 2 puppies. The room was excellent for my needs, but I wasn't ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
"Great location and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
"Great location"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
ibis Newcastle
"The clean room was perfect."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Where to stay in Shortland
Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Belmont Golf Course are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Swansea
While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.
Newcastle City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
