Home to international surfing competitions and seafront restaurants, this beach is as action-packed as it is photogenic from clifftop pathways.

This stretch of coastline is located in Merewether. Once you've seen all you can at Merewether Beach, pay a visit to nearby Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Head Beach, and University of Newcastle.

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YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB

Sydney Central Business District

$1,344

per person

Feb 27 - Mar 3

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Denver (DEN) to Sydney (SYD)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Good location at a reasonable price. Good sized room and bathroom.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Bright 2-bed Flat With Balcony in Vaucluse

Vaucluse

$1,978

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 17

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)

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YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

Sydney Central Business District

$1,426

per person

Feb 3 - Feb 8

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Sydney (SYD)

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,388 reviews)

I stayed in a spacious room, great location. Proper CBD with everything within walking distance.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Merewether Beach

Tours & day trips

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

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(4 reviews)

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

ANZAC Memorial Bridge

Stretching across the coast of Newcastle, this iconic landmark honors Australian soldiers and provides a scenic pathway to some of the city’s popular beaches.

Newcastle Art Gallery

Explore this museum to learn about every facet of Australian art, from its indigenous bark painting to ceramics and photography.

Newcastle showing night scenes and a fountain

Newcastle Civic Park

Enjoy a green oasis in the heart of Newcastle, where historic landmarks join shady spots for picnics and a year-round calendar of events.

King Edward Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Steeped in history and framed by ocean views, this popular park in Newcastle is ideal for picnics, nature walks and sightseeing.

Newcastle Museum

4/5(1 review)

Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.