Caves Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a beach with turquoise waters and rocky cliffs.
A circular light installation on a rocky surface at night.
A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
A person standing on a rock in a cave opening with a clear sky and calm water reflecting the scene.
A beach with a cave entrance, rocky formations, and waves crashing onto the shore.

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

NZ$424
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

NZ$534
per traveller
20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

NZ$140
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

NZ$777
per traveller
30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight
30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

NZ$777
per traveller
30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight
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Our pick of the best Caves Beach Hotel Deals

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

4.5 out of 5
27 Mawson Close Caves Beach NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$342 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$342
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (512 reviews)
"The air con wasn't working, and I approached the staff and was told that they can't do anything. No staff was available to even look at the reason why the air con wasn't working. It could have simply been a tripped circuit breaker, but no one was even available to check. I had driven the whole day ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$202 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$202
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (749 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$191 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$191
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Maritime ...
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is NZ$119 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$119
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,965 reviews)
"Clean nice room, good price"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is NZ$244 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$244
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel is under going reservations. Our room was on level two with most rooms there seeming to being worked on. Alot of stuff placed around on hallways leading to rooms. We arrived late and simply dropped our baggage and left to take our grandchildren to Disney on ice. We returned around 9.30pm. ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

The Executive Inn
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is NZ$276 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$276
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 July 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
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Our guide on where to stay in Caves Beach

Find the best Caves Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Caves Beach
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A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

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.

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

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.

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Swansea

While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

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.

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