New Lambton

Newcastle

D Swansea town to sea close pan
D Swansea town to sea close pan
Panorama from Newcastle, NSW Australia
So our Hunter Valley bird (myself and Dick Jenkin ) photography workshop is in full swing. We’ve taken our group to a number of coastal locations and provided some interesting challenges for them to overcome as they juggle shutter speed, aperture, iso, exposure compensation, spot v matrix metering, bright light, shadows and wind and movement. The group are lapping it all up and producing some awesome images as we now commence the second half of the workshop out in the bush. We’re now enjoying the pleasures of the Hunter Valley vineyards as we continue our quest to find elusive species and have some fun and learning along the way. As we were leaving Newcastle and heading west we called into the Blackbutt Reserve (a must see if you are in the area) an scooted the awesome aviaries and displays. All free to the public I might add. Outside the reserve I was stalking some rosellas along a creek bed when this shot presented. A little tricky having to manually focus through leaves but I love the softness the surrounding bush gave to the early morning light. Nikon D800 Nikkor 400 f/4 VR 1/640s @ f/4 ISO 2500

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
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 waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
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
#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.

Newcastle Showground

Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Newcastle Showground
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: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

$47
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

$63
per adult
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

$70
per adult
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

$67
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

$23
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

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

$214
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
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New Lambton Hotel Deals

The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
$122 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$134 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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! (1,006 reviews)
Clean, spacious, good facilities, free parking

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

The Executive Inn
General Roberts Hotel

General Roberts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
258 Lambton Road New Lambton NSW
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$70 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a bar/lounge. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (240 reviews)
The room was spacious, but the amenities could have been better. The pub and bistro downstairs had good service.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

General Roberts Hotel
Chapel Heights Apartments

Chapel Heights Apartments

3.5 out of 5
10 Grinsell St New Lambton NSW
$125 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$125 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Westfield Kotara are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Perfect for what we needed

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Chapel Heights Apartments
The Duke of Wellington Hotel

The Duke of Wellington Hotel

2.5 out of 5
69 Regent Street New Lambton NSW
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$77 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle International Hockey Centre ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Good value for money.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

The Duke of Wellington Hotel
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
$146 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$160 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,006 reviews)
We arrived late and the staff were a wonderful help. The hotel is very modern and clean and located along the harbour with a great boardwalk to stretch the legs after a long drive. The kids enjoyed Cold Rock ice cream a 5 min max stroll from the hotel. We grabbed some Thai takeaway too but could ...

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St Newcastle NSW
$128 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$141 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
Five star all the way. Keep up the awesome work Crystalbrook!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Crystalbrook Kingsley
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Other neighborhoods around New Lambton

Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge

Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants, and spas are some highlights of Charlestown. Make a stop by Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring.

Charlestown
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

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.

Merewether
Old ship

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
Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views

Bar Beach

Travelers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bar Beach
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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