The Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
ANZAC Memorial Bridge
After visiting ANZAC Memorial Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newcastle. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Our pick of the best The Hill Hotel Deals
The Executive Inn
Room was dated but ok for the cost. Staff, especially front desk, really unhelpful and seemed to delight in telling you they couldn’t do something rather than help.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
This is a nice place but The room is small and the bed hard to access for two older people. The coffee shop for breakfast had their music too loud.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
I had given my towel to the cleaners and just wanted a new o
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Very comfortable stay close to everything we needed will stay again when in this area.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Crown on Darby
Close to everything in the city. Walking distance to restaurants and cafes.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
