Shortland Travel Guide
Newcastle
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.
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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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.
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
Port Stephens 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Cruise
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Shortland
Shortland Budget Accommodation
Room was adequate. Toilet kept running. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Aircon was too loud
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Sound from Esplanade pedestrian traffic carried to room, a little disturbing.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
All services are very convenient and good... Just keep A/C on - the room may be smelly otherwise.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
NOAH'S On The Beach
Beautiful place loved it . Very friendly staff, Amazing view
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
QT Newcastle
Location is great for both shopping and walking over to the beach.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shortland
Mayfield
Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
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.
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Shortland Travel Guide
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