Fern Bay Travel Guide
Newcastle
Popular places to visit

Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

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.
Top hotels in Fern Bay

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Great hotel. Great room. Quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Rydges Newcastle
No complaints here. Excellent! We had a renovated suite, it was clean, fresh and new. Staff great! Housekeeping great! Beds and pillows very comfortable. Great location.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Great resort with an amazing pool. Unfortunately the water it was a little cold but it is understandable for this time of the year. The staff was very welcoming. Great experience overall.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Very pleasant hotel. Good location. Room very comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
Beautiful place loved it . Very friendly staff, Amazing view
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

QT Newcastle
Nice
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fern Bay

Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.

Newcastle East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Newcastle Ocean Baths or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.

Mayfield
Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.

The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.

Newcastle City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
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