Title: Visit Kotara: 2026 Kotara, Newcastle Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kotara](https://expedia.com/Kotara-Newcastle-Hotels.0-n553248634380754151-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Newcastle](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Newcastle](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Kotara](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kotara.d553248634380754151.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kotara Vacations](https://expedia.com/Kotara.d553248634380754151.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kotara ## Newcastle ## Visit Kotara Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Newcastle Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Newcastle.dx6047788) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Newcastle showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089521/31b1b8b9-f03c-4339-9f6f-72b9a8854652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Newcastle-Beach-Newcastle-East.d553248635923089521.Vacation-Attraction) ![Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633851059531/dd35e14f-d124-4d99-a9e8-0128629c809c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merewether Beach Home to international surfing competitions and seafront restaurants, this beach is as action-packed as it is photogenic from clifftop pathways. [](https://expedia.com/Merewether-Beach-Merewether.d553248633851059531.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset from the bluff #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131897/571309a2-028b-4ecd-a131-382591218b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Blacksmiths-Beach-Belmont.d553248634012804138.Vacation-Attraction) ![Newcastle featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/101785cd-e602-4ed8-88c8-fbf4c2b04183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Newcastle-Ocean-Baths-Newcastle-East.d553248621592884278.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047788/a36cb3a7-c3c7-4f77-b94b-b8a6c5a4028d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Foreshore-Park-Newcastle-East.d553248621532609678.Vacation-Attraction) ![#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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144962/2f0a2b20-4871-44d5-897f-5696935f3d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle Showground Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.com/Newcastle-Showground-Broadmeadow.d6215970.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake $49 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch-on-the-lake.a46777983.activity-details) ![Loop the Lake Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743198/1400a292-4c39-4aa5-a72e-698c53805159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise $66 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/newcastle-loop-the-lake-cruise.a47743198.activity-details) ![Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50793468/624db2d9-f346-4811-8469-e59dfb047ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea $78 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hunter-river-discovery-cruise-with-lunch-and-devonshire-tea.a50793468.activity-details) ![Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50794174/eb184b8b-cbd4-4340-b0ed-7e77ba2806e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting $85 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-morpeth-cruise-with-wine-and-local-produce-tasting.a50794174.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752015/e5786796-2116-42d1-be1b-4ca6c4cae7f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland's True Crime Tour $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) ![ Shared Newcastle Harbor Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50781214/10435ace-a93e-43c6-a91c-9dceb079b9df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Newcastle Harbour Cruise $53 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shared-newcastle-harbour-cruise.a50781214.activity-details) [See all activities in Newcastle](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Kotara Hotel Deals ![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/8267539e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Executive Inn 10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW $115 nightly $126 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Room was nice and roomy Sheets clean and bathroom was spacious. Staff accommodating when we had an extra person We will definitely stay here again if the need arises 😀 Air con not working and asked for it to be fixed which it was cooler but a bit rattly Shame their isn’t a small flyer to tell you ... 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