Newcastle East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse on a cliff, a rocky breakwater, and a paved walkway along the shore.
A coastal lighthouse on a cliff, a calm sea, and a sunset sky.
A beach with a lighthouse on a cliff, waves crashing onto the shore, and a person in a bikini.

Stay near popular Newcastle East attractions

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Newcastle Beach

9.2/10 (2,610 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

NZ$103
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

NZ$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

NZ$121
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

NZ$145
per adult
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

NZ$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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Our guide on where to stay in Newcastle East

Find the best Newcastle East areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

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.

A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

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.

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Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

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Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Swansea

While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Catherine Hill Beach.

Newcastle East Travel Guide

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