Swansea Heads

Newcastle

Things to do

Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

$125
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

$24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

$77
per adult
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

$70
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

$94
per adult
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle
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Swansea Heads Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
$121 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$133 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (776 reviews)
"Amazing room. Close to everything. Will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$65 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
Jesmond Executive Villas
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
$114 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$114 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and ...
7.6/10 Good! (926 reviews)
"Great location between Train interchange and Beach end connected via Light Rail. Plenty of places to eat. Staff were good. Great apartment on L6 district outlook. Had a very nice stay. Thanks."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
$141 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$155 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The sea view is wonderful. The motel is undergoing a facelift. Disappointed that there was no restaurant offering and temporary breakfast room with limited choice. Rooms have been refurbished but still lack some amenity. Awful attached coat hangers in the wardrobes have had their day. Would like ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
$132 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$145 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (528 reviews)
"I loved everything about this hotel; I travel often for work and rarely get to stay in such a place"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

QT Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street Newcastle West NSW
$109 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$120 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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Where to stay in Swansea Heads

Find the best Swansea Heads areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Swansea Heads
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A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

Caves Beach

You might appreciate the beaches and restaurants in Caves Beach, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Lake Macquarie and Catherine Hill Beach are just a few notable stops.

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Toronto

Lake views, cafes, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

Newcastle City Centre

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

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Swansea

Though Swansea might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Catherine Hill Beach.

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