Cooks Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Newcastle Civic Park
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.

Newcastle Art Gallery
Explore this museum to learn about every facet of Australian art, from its indigenous bark painting to ceramics and photography.

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.
Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Cooks Hill Hotel Deals

Crown on Darby
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Oriental Hotel
Reviewed on 28 July 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

QT Newcastle
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cooks Hill

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.

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.

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.

Newcastle East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Newcastle Ocean Baths or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.
Cooks Hill Travel Guide
- Newcastle Art Gallery
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle Showground
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
- Westfield Kotara
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Horseshoe Beach
- Maitland Showground
- Watagans National Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course