Swansea Heads Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(558 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Newcastle Beach
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Merewether Ocean Baths

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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

Merewether Ocean Baths
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Foreshore Park

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
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King Edward Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at King Edward Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

King Edward Park
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Newcastle Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.

Newcastle Museum
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Horseshoe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Horseshoe Beach

Activities

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From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch

NZ$242
Per adult
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
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Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

NZ$531
Per adult
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
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Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour

NZ$102
Per adult
Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Swansea Heads Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
4.5 out of 5
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is NZ$150 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$150
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable. A microwave, toaster and cutlery in the room would have been nice."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is NZ$185 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
NZ$185
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The perfect overnight stay, everything under one roof."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$203 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$203
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful but the pool is outdoors and it was cold. The gym is next door and closed at 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. The 'business centre' is one computer and a desk with lolly machines in there. I didn't like having no parking and having to use the valet parking. Bit of ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Rydges Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$188 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$188
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Newcastle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"This is one of my favourite hotels and I have done a lot of travelling. It was so clean, modern, quiet and a great location in Newcastle. I would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Little National Hotel Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach
NOAH'S On The Beach
4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$225 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$225
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful, ocean front property. We were able to see whales from the balcony."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

NOAH'S On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$181 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$181
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (874 reviews)
"Easy hotel for business travellers, its got all the features you want to make working in Newcastle easy."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Swansea Heads

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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 Belmont Golf Course are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Caves Beach
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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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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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Catherine Hill Bay

If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Wallarah National Park and Catherine Hill Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Catherine Hill Bay
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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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Warners Bay

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

Warners Bay

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