Shortland 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 Shortland
Shortland Budget Accommodation
Yes ; have been here nearly 3 months ! Booked & PREPAID 02/11 to 30/11. Hopefully, will book well into the new year, if it is possible.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Great hotel. Great room. Quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Rydges Newcastle
The room was lovely and modern with a great kitchenette. The bathroom is spacious and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Room very clean and dining area very spacious with great selection of alcohol and food. Parking undercover and easy access to reception via lift
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
NOAH'S On The Beach
Parking was the only issue, had to pay while waiting for an available spot.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
QT Newcastle
Hotel was very quirky and staff were brilliant. The downside was that gym is not actually in hotel but you use one down the street. Also they charge for parking which becomes expensive for longer term stays. Rooftop bar had excellent views over the waterfront.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shortland
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.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
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.
Shortland Travel Guide
- Lake Macquarie
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle Showground
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Westfield Kotara
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Dudley Beach
- Maitland Showground
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Speers Point Park
