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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

$57
per adult
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

$47
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

$67
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

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

$196
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

$23
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

$23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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Islington Hotel Deals

Hamilton on Beaumont

Hamilton on Beaumont

3.5 out of 5
25 Beaumont Street, Islington, NSW
$108 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$119 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle supa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (225 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Great place to stay. Been once before and will book again. Everything clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hamilton on Beaumont
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
$109 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$121 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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! (507 reviews)
"So well designed, the 18m2 did not feel small. The bed was wonderful. Excellent tea & coffee making facilities. Highly recommend. Caveat being that bed would not suit couples with mobility issues."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
$141 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$156 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Breakfast over priced for what you get, especially having to pay for coffees on top."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
$132 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$146 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 room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
"Easy check-in ..room felt big for a standard size . Excellent location and the staff super friendly and knowledgeable about the local area"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
$141 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$155 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (403 reviews)
"Staff super friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

QT Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
$135 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$148 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Free upgrade to ocean view… Rad!"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
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Other neighborhoods around Islington

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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
#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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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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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
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

Cooks Hill
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