Newcastle East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Newcastle East
Newcastle which includes surf and surfing
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Nobbys Head Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour
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Popular places to visit

Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

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.

Newcastle Beach
Foreshore Park

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.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

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 Ocean Baths
Newcastle featuring a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

Fort Scratchley

Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.

Fort Scratchley
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

NZ$76
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

NZ$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

NZ$92
per adult
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
The Fighter World main hangar

General Admission Fighter World Museum

NZ$22
per adult
General Admission Fighter World Museum
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

NZ$109
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket

Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$49
per traveller
Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Newcastle East Hotel Deals

NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
The price is NZ$226 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$226
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This place is well located at the seafront with great views. The staff were very friendly, rooms and meals were great"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$180 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$180
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)
"Nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is NZ$148 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$148
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We love staying at the Holiday Inn Newcastle. Its clean, modern, hospitality and local to shops and other amenities. Overall I would return knowing we’ll receive the same level of service, venue standards and hospitality. Only small downsides is cost of parking and variety of breakfast options."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$223 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$223
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Rydges Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is NZ$197 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$197
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Convenient to what we want to do"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Executive Inn
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$232 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$232
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (372 reviews)
"What a sensational weekend. The weather was beyond terrible but the outstanding room, unbelievable mini bar, locality to so much and the rooftop bar for cocktails. Yes thank you. Could not have been happier and would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

QT Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East

Newcastle featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbour

Stockton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.

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The Hill

Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Hill
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Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Art Gallery and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

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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 City Hall.

Newcastle West
Newcastle showing a garden

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.

Newcastle City Centre
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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.

Merewether

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