The Hill Travel Guide
Newcastle





Popular places to visit

Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Top hotels in The Hill

The Executive Inn
Excellent room rate
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
It was very nice, clean
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Super clean, modern, kind staff. Great location
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great black out blinds. Courteous desk staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Rydges Newcastle
Hi, ROOM 409 The cleaning person left the dirty towels inside a laundry bag in the kitchen. Plus did not tidy the living area. Also did not take away the ice jug and left it outside our door. I was expecting a better service. Thanks
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Dirty rooms, cockroaches, nightmare parking and friends who booked a room for 4 were given a room with one bed and told nothing could be done
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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.
