Islington Travel Guide

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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 Islington Hotel Deals

Hamilton on Beaumont
Hamilton on Beaumont
3.5 out of 5
25 Beaumont Street, Islington, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$166 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$166
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle supa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
"Central location. Close to an array of restaurants and cafes. Tends to be a noisy area on Fri and Sat nights."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hamilton on Beaumont
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 13 Jun to 14 Jun
NZ$185
per night
13 Jun - 14 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! (1,002 reviews)
"The perfect overnight stay, everything under one roof."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$202 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$202
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$193 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$193
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$225 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$225
per night
16 Jun - 17 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
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is NZ$185 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$185
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
"Easy hotel for business travellers, its got all the features you want to make working in Newcastle easy."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Islington

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Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
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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
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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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Adamstown

Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.

Adamstown
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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