Charlestown Travel Guide

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Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(558 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Newcastle Beach
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Merewether Ocean Baths

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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

Merewether Ocean Baths
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Foreshore Park

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
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King Edward Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at King Edward Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

King Edward Park
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Newcastle Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.

Newcastle Museum
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Horseshoe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Horseshoe Beach

Activities

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From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch

NZ$242
Per adult
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
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Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

NZ$531
Per adult
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
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Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour

NZ$102
Per adult
Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Charlestown Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
4.5 out of 5
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is NZ$150 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$150
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Ideal Short Stay Accommodation
"Ideal for our need - One night stopover. Clean, Comfortable Free Parking and well priced."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Charlestown Executive Apartments
Charlestown Executive Apartments
3.5 out of 5
45-47 Dickinson Street, Charlestown, NSW
The price is NZ$159 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$159
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (771 reviews)
"Great spot to stay, unit was a good size for a family of 4, it was clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Charlestown Executive Apartments
The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is NZ$186 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$186
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The perfect overnight stay, everything under one roof."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$203 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$203
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful but the pool is outdoors and it was cold. The gym is next door and closed at 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. The 'business centre' is one computer and a desk with lolly machines in there. I didn't like having no parking and having to use the valet parking. Bit of ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Rydges Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$174 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$174
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Newcastle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"This is one of my favourite hotels and I have done a lot of travelling. It was so clean, modern, quiet and a great location in Newcastle. I would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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$226 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$226
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful, ocean front property. We were able to see whales from the balcony."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

NOAH'S On The Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Charlestown

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New Lambton

Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
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Cardiff

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Cardiff and you might want to plan a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve while you're in the area.

Cardiff
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Warners Bay

Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Warners Bay
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Adamstown

Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.

Adamstown
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
Newcastle featuring a pool

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.

Merewether

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