Rathmines Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
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

Activities

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

NZ$322
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
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
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

NZ$102
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

NZ$435
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

NZ$125
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

NZ$76
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Rathmines Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$175 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$175
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$232 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$232
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (505 reviews)
"Great central location. Stylish rooms only let down by lack of hooks in bathroom and inability to access wi-fi."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
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Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines

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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.

Toronto
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Belmont

Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Belmont
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Swansea

While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

Swansea
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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.

Caves Beach
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Warners Bay

Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Warners Bay
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Bennetts Green

Though Bennetts Green may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blacksmiths Beach and Charlestown Square.

Bennetts Green

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