Fern Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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 Fern Bay Hotel Deals

Fern Bay Motel
Fern Bay Motel
3 out of 5
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$153 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$153
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (325 reviews)
Handy to Fern Bay
"This motel is handy for us when visiting family in nearby Fern Bay. Has been renovated and rooms are large. We were given an upgrade to a quieter spot and larger room. Breakfast no longer available and although the room had a kitchenette you had to get your cutlery from reception. Other than that, ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Fern Bay Motel
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$202 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$202
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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
The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is NZ$185 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
NZ$185
per night
18 Jun - 19 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The perfect overnight stay, everything under one roof."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

The Executive Inn
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
4.5 out of 5
265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$171 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$171
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Salamander Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,246 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly. Got a room upgrade and bottle of wine on arrival"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$188 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$188
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$225 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$225
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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 Fern Bay

Newcastle showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and general coastal views

Stockton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Worimi Conservation Lands or Hunter Wetlands Centre.

Stockton
Newcastle featuring surf and surfing

Newcastle East

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Foreshore Park or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.

Newcastle East
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Mayfield

Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.

Mayfield
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The Hill

Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Hill
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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 Civic Park.

Newcastle West
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Art Gallery.

Cooks Hill

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