Gateshead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable 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.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore 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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
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.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Our pick of the best Gateshead Hotel Deals
Gateshead Tavern Motel
Just a one night stop over but will stay here again for sure. It is at the budget end of the market price wise, but the room was large and clean, old but good bathroom, no problems at all. I travel to Newcastle 4 or so times a year and which I came across this place sooner! Had a beer and dinner ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Fantastic stay for our 2nd time - love this place. Love the smell as you walk in, love the gym, love having a bottle filled with cold water and we even got free breakfast this time in our package
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Great location and very comfortable but cleanliness left a little to be desired Was great for what we needed for and the staff were awesome
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great price, cheap parking & breakfast included. The location is good, the rooms are fine and the hotel is clean and well presented. The staff are excellent. Definitely recommended !!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Executive Inn
Great staff and helpful, clean room very comfortable beds
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Charged more than was quoted, otherwise very good
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gateshead
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.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
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- Belmont Golf Course
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- Dixon Park Beach
- Newcastle Showground
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- Blacksmiths Beach
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle Museum
- Foreshore Footpath
- Newcastle Art Gallery
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- Visit Summerland Point
- Visit New Lambton
- Visit Bar Beach
- Visit Fern Bay
- Visit Stockton
- Visit Callaghan
- Visit Beresfield
- Visit Eleebana
- Visit Carrington
- Visit Nords Wharf
- Visit Charlestown
- Visit Cooks Hill
- Visit Wangi Wangi
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- Visit Tighes Hill
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- Visit Mount Vincent
- Visit Blacksmiths
- Visit Swansea
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- Visit Jesmond
- Visit Murrays Beach
- Visit Speers Point
- Visit Tarro
- Visit Little Pelican
- Visit Tomago
- Visit Rathmines
- Visit Swansea Heads
- Visit Caves Beach
