The Hill Travel Guide
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
ANZAC Memorial Bridge
After visiting ANZAC Memorial Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newcastle. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable 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.
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.
Things to do
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Top hotels in The Hill
The Executive Inn
Yes all good
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Fantastic experience. probably one of the best hotels in all of Newcastle
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
the Unit was completely misrepresented . on Expedia web site it stated washer , dryer ,bathroom ,DV player, etc of which non existed
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Crown on Darby
We had the one bedroom apartment which is absolutely huge. It has two outdoor seating areas on opposite sides of the unit. Access to your unit, the building, and the garage are all a single code to remember. The elevator is quick, though there are only 3 levels (garage, lobby, rooms). The one bedroom ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Check in was smooth, upon entering our room the sofa bed was not made up at all for our children. Even though the front desk informed me it was. We only had two towels aswell. We booked and paid for 2 adults and 2 children. Front desk said they would send housekeeping. An hour and a half later we ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Clean spacious room
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery 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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.
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.
