Newcastle East Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Fort Scratchley
Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.
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.
Top hotels in Newcastle East
NOAH'S On The Beach
I really enjoyed my stay. Room was clean and well presented. The staff were friendly and helpful, and it was great being so near the beach.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
The bed was the best! It was so comfortable and the room was clean. Great location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Amazing apartment I ever been. So modern n clean. Better than any apartment in Sydney. This is the best
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Refurbished, good amenities and clean rooms
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
The team were friendly and helpful, our room was very spacious and clean. We didn't get a chance to use the pool (only a quick overnight stay) but it all looked beautiful!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Staff was helpful. Location at the waterfront. Couple of decent restaurants close. Huge room with adjoining anteroom. 2 televisions in each room. Sink and refrigerator in room.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East
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.
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.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 East Travel Guide
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Lake Macquarie
- Merewether Beach
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle Showground
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Dudley Beach
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Maitland Showground
- Speers Point Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
