Gateshead 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 walkable 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.
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 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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
Top hotels in Gateshead
Gateshead Tavern Motel
Good value
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room was clean and well presented. Beautiful scent throughout the entire hotel. All the staff were friendly and attentive that I came across. All the staff were also very attractive.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Nice place to stay staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Great location and very comfortable but cleanliness left a little to be desired Was great for what we needed for and the staff were awesome
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Staff were friendly and helpful, and room was clean.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
ibis Newcastle
The stay was nice and easy and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gateshead
Charlestown
Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Gateshead Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Gateshead Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Newcastle neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Lake Macquarie
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle Showground
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Ghosties Beach
- Dudley Beach
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Maitland Showground
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Speers Point Park
