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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Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

Woolloomooloo

$1,151

per person

Apr 14 - Apr 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

Lovely place to stay

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD

Sydney Central Business District

$1,372

per person

May 8 - May 10

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Sydney (SYD)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. The rooms are tiny and the furniture was wore with bare edges. It served our purposes.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Establishment Hotel

Sydney Central Business District

$3,222

per person

May 17 - May 22

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (QLA) to Sydney (SYD)

9/10 Wonderful! (658 reviews)

Extremely convenient, great bars down stairs. Great service.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Merewether Beach

Tours & day trips

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Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

Free cancellation available

Cruises & boat tours

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

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Private Surf Lessons at Nobbys Beach

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Merewether Ocean Baths

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

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

Newcastle Museum

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.