Newcastle West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Newcastle West
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
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Our pick of the best Newcastle West Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
ibis Newcastle
Very good stay. Power points need USB outlet for phone.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Mercure Newcastle
Great location
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Quest Newcastle West
Very friendly staff , clean room
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Quest Newcastle
Awesome room - pool and spa facilities are great. Staff were very courteous and helpful. Would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Newcastle Central Plaza
Booked a single room apartment, was given a 2 bedroom apartment for the same price. Giant showers in the bathroom, big bath tub. A really great room for the price! Close to 2 shopping centers. Would definitely stay again though.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle West
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
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.
Newcastle West 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
