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

8.8/10 (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
94% 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: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

NZ$121
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

NZ$145
per adult
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

NZ$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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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$172 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$172
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Crown on Darby
Oriental Hotel

Oriental Hotel

3 out of 5
53 Bull St Cooks Hill NSW
The price is NZ$134 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$134
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Art Gallery are located ...
Oriental Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$225 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$225
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is NZ$110 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$110
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,976 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$202 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$202
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (925 reviews)
"Amazing 2 bedroom apartment , although very tight squeeze around the beds, comfortable and sunny apartment. It appears it is geared towards only two people being there. 2 chairs on balcony, 2 coffee pods only. Otherwise this is our 2nd stay here, 4 froliends having weekend catch up. Location is perfect ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
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$263 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$263
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
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 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 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.

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 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 Catherine Hill Beach.

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