Wakefield Travel Guide

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

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Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Newcastle Beach
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Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(1 review)

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
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Foreshore Park

Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
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King Edward Park

Explore the great outdoors at King Edward Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

King Edward Park
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Newcastle Civic Park

Explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Civic Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Newcastle Civic Park
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Horseshoe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Horseshoe Beach

Things to do

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From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch

Rp2.302.260
Per adult
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
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Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Rp347.897
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port

Rp5.513.522
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port
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Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive

Rp3.878.029
Per adult
Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive
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Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea

Rp190.350
Per adult
Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea
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Maitland's True Crime Tour

Rp347.897
Per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in Wakefield

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is Rp1.372.530 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp1.372.530
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Newcastle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Love staying here. I’ve already booked in again."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is Rp2.068.772 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp2.068.772
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Delightful hotel.
"Rydges Newscasts is a beautiful modern hotel, central to everything on the waterfront. I had a free night to use that covered the stay and it was a wonderful treat. Our room was a suite on level 3, beautifully appointed with an outlook over the harbour. We enjoyed a delicious dinner in the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Rydges Newcastle
The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is Rp1.683.719 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp1.683.719
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

The Executive Inn
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
The price is Rp2.324.124 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp2.324.124
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Amazing!!!
"Amazing place. Service was superb."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
NOAH'S On The Beach
NOAH'S On The Beach
4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
The price is Rp2.063.037 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp2.063.037
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great place at Noahs
"Best hotel on the beach at Newcastle. Super friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

NOAH'S On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is Rp1.711.630 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
Rp1.711.630
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (879 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a great location, good parking, great breakfast, easy to get to. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wakefield

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Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

Toronto
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Warners Bay

Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Warners Bay
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Cardiff

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Cardiff and you might want to plan a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve while you're in the area.

Cardiff
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Belmont

Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Belmont
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Wallsend

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Wallsend. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Blackbutt Reserve and Newcastle International Hockey Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.

Wallsend
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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Charlestown

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