Newcastle East Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Newcastle East Hotel Deals
NOAH'S On The Beach
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
The Executive Inn
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East
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.
The Hill
Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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- Nobbys Head Beach
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Fort Scratchley
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle Showground
- Westfield Kotara
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Horseshoe Beach
- Maitland Showground
- Watagans National Park
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium