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.
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 beautiful beaches 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.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Our pick of the best Islington Hotel Deals
Hamilton on Beaumont
Shops were easy to get to.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Rydges Newcastle
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
ibis Newcastle
Room was very clean Staff were friendly and we could get a coffee late at night on our return to the motel
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Absolutely fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
