Cooks Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The exterior of Newcastle Art Gallery with a signboard, a concrete entrance, and surrounding greenery.
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a brick facade.
A modern building with a unique spherical structure on top, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
An art gallery with a large painting of an industrial scene on the wall.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls.

Stay near popular Cooks Hill attractions

A fountain, a church, and a building with a clock tower.

Newcastle Civic Park

8.8/5 (59 reviews)
Newcastle Civic 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.
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Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

NZ$103
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

NZ$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

NZ$122
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

NZ$115
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

NZ$146
per adult
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
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Our pick of the best Cooks Hill Hotel Deals

Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
The price is NZ$206 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$206
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,609 reviews)
"Very clean stylish apartment with everything you need including location right on Darby street with a multitude of restaurants and cafes at your doorstep. Harris Farms down the road for all your supplies if you feel like cooking. Room had a view over Darby street and security at night for access. ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Crown on Darby
Oriental Hotel

Oriental Hotel

3 out of 5
53 Bull St Cooks Hill NSW
The price is NZ$136 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$136
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and air conditioning. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Art ...
Oriental Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$214 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$214
26 July - 27 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! (740 reviews)
"Incredible, love the design,"

Reviewed on 24 June 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$200 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$200
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (913 reviews)
"Great location and easy check in and check out done virtually. It is keyless entry so a code is sent to you to use throughout your stay to access your room and other amenities. If you book parking, they send you a separate code, so it can be tricky trying to remember which of the two six digit codes ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is NZ$127 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$127
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,958 reviews)
"Room was great."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
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$273 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$273
16 July - 17 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! (1,002 reviews)
"The property is well connected to the beach. But there is no WiFi and is a little away from food options. The staff is very helpful and they have a good collection of DVDs for a family movie night"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

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

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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.

A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby 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.

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.

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