Swansea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

NZ$421
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

NZ$139
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

NZ$531
per traveller
20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight
30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

NZ$772
per traveller
30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight
30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

NZ$772
per traveller
30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight
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Our pick of the best Swansea Hotel Deals

Swansea Hotel

Swansea Hotel

3 out of 5
196 Pacific Hwy Swansea NSW
The price is NZ$99 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$99
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (207 reviews)
"I swear the Ensuite was previosly another room, it was huge, absolutely huge"

Reviewed on 6 June 2026

Swansea Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$226 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$226
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (774 reviews)
"This is an incredibly well thought out hotel for someone coming to town for business for a week. The rooms are modern and everything is electronic. The beds are cosy. The work are is very well thought out and the lounge bar is lovely the gym is probably the best hotel gym I’ve ever seen. Will always ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is NZ$110 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$110
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,976 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$202 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$202
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Maritime ...
7.6/10 Good! (926 reviews)
"Great location between Train interchange and Beach end connected via Light Rail. Plenty of places to eat. Staff were good. Great apartment on L6 district outlook. Had a very nice stay. Thanks."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
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$264 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$264
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I sent a question about parking a few days ago, but unfortunately I never received a response."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$247 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$247
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
QT Newcastle
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Our guide on where to stay in Swansea

Find the best Swansea areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Swansea
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A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

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.

A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

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.

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

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.

Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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