Islington 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Our pick of the best Islington Hotel Deals
Hamilton on Beaumont
Shops were easy to get to.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Fabulous clean new hotel. Super comfy and great location. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Clean room, amenities & staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
QT Newcastle
Staff are great and the entire hotel was neat and clean!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
Great facilities. Breakfast was awesome.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Islington
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
Islington Travel Guide
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Foreshore Park
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle Showground
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Horseshoe Beach
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Watagans National Park
- Maitland Showground
- Fort Scratchley
- Newcastle Civic Park
