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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Native Rose Hotel

Rozelle

$979

per person

Jan 1 - Jan 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)

15.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Didn't dine at the property, but the food looks really good, bed was comfortable, t.v remote needs repairing and the window (room 5) everything easily accessible, Karaoke looks a hoot. Bathrooms are lovely

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

The Lakes Hotel, Rosebery

Rosebery

$1,041

per person

Jan 1 - Jan 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

Wolli Creek

$1,028

per person

Jan 1 - Jan 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)

17.2/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Very comfortable rooms and excellent dinning options

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Merewether Beach

Tours & day trips

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Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

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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Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board

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.