The Junction Travel Guide
Newcastle
Visit The Junction
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Things to do
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in The Junction
The Executive Inn
Yes all good
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
I have said Poor. We are 60 plus years of age. The bed was the main issue. You could not walk around both sides as one side is up against the window so you had to climb over your partner to use the bathroom ect. Absolutely stupid. There were a number of other things. I would not recommend this hotel ...
Reviewed on 13 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
Rydges Newcastle
Clean room, strange smell in room when sink would be used but great otherwise. Well stocked mini bar, toiletries great.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Room was super clean and a lot nicer than we expected! And the best part it was safe, getting in and out and to your own room it was very secure. Absolutely amazing for the price and the areas around was so good for food and located somewhere convenient and close to everything you need. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Junction
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 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.
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.
The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
