Bar Beach

Newcastle

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a road leading to the sea.
A coastal beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
A surfer riding a large wave in the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and a town in the background.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and buildings on the hillside.

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Bar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bar Beach during your trip to Newcastle? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Things to do

Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

$128
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

$61
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Picture 3 for Activity 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
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

$72
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
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Bar Beach Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
$101 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$111 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (807 reviews)
"Our favourite hotel in Newy"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
$148 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$163 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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! (540 reviews)
"Wow what an exceptional stay. Incredible looking room, so comfortable and luxurious. The staff were amazing too, will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

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
$161 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$177 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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 ...
NOAH'S On The Beach
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
$137 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$151 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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)
"Next to the club. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
$74 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$82 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,992 reviews)
"There was a lot of road noise, the floors were sticky and the bed was uncomfortable"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
$101 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$112 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Crown on Darby
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Where to stay in Bar Beach

Find the best Bar Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bar Beach
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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 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 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 Belmont Golf Course.

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 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.

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