Callaghan

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

From Newcastle’s historic attractions, trendy restaurants and shopping districts, it’s just a short walk to the soft sands of this famous beach.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Merewether Beach

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

Merewether Beach
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

Blacksmiths Beach

Why not spend a carefree 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 which includes a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

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
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

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 savor its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle featuring 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

Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

$56
per adult
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

$46
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

$66
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

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

$194
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

$22
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

$22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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Callaghan Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$115 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean, modern accommodation. I was most pleasantly surprised by the library which is an excellent co working space - perfect for business travel. There are plenty of dining options within safe walking distance and the staff were really helpful. The only downside is the parking. It’s ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
$143 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$157 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
$95 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$104 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, staff are very friendly and the breakfast was also very good. Easy walk to the harbour with a number of options for dining and drinks."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
$132 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$145 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The room so clean, easily getting around so convenient. room with beautiful harbour view."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
$126 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$139 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
"Classy hotel. Friendly & professional staff. Parking could be better."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

QT Newcastle
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$88 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The venue was convenient, clean and a great location for accessing the city of Newcastle. I did need to use WIFI and, while it was available, it was a free low speed throttled service. I would like to have known in advance that I had to pay extra to access a usable data rate."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

ibis Newcastle
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Other neighborhoods around Callaghan

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Mayfield

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Mayfield and you might want to plan a stop by Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground while you're in the area.

Mayfield
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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 Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there.

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
Newcastle which includes a garden

Newcastle City Centre

While visiting Newcastle City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle City Centre
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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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle West
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