Waratah Travel Guide

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

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.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

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

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

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.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

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.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Things to do

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Rp3.139.804
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Rp1.064.340
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

Rp361.876
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port

Rp6.266.206
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port
Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

Rp4.246.717
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle

Rp212.868
per adult
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
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Top hotels in Waratah

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is Rp1.599.694 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.599.694
Rp1.759.663 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (442 reviews)
"Great vibe staying in the Honeysuckle area. Just around the corner from the train station makes it convenient. Great floor to work in, great gym and hi tech rooms"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is Rp1.465.731 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.465.731
Rp1.612.304 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Location and rooms where good, great bed"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is Rp2.029.087 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.029.087
Rp2.231.953 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"After a mixup with our meal at dinner, David stepped up and rectified the situation to our satisfaction. Thank you David"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Rydges Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is Rp1.821.002 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.821.002
Rp2.003.102 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and of a good size. Handy to walk to McDonald Jones Stadium."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,850 reviews)
"Overall is good. Like the location and the surroundings."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Jesmond Executive Villas
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp968.104 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp968.104
Rp1.064.914 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
2 night stay at Ibis, Newcastle
"A typical Ibis facility, if you have stayed in one before you know what to expect. Smallish room and bathroom, fridge, TV, Kettle, etc. OK for a couple of nights when travelling. Can get paid breakfast downstairs."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

ibis Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Waratah

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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.

Mayfield
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
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Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
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New Lambton

Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
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Adamstown

Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.

Adamstown
Newcastle showing a park

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 City Centre

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