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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
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

NZ$76
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
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: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

NZ$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Valentine Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$181 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$181
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (469 reviews)
"Great hotel with good amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 10 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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$165 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$165
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The check-in was amazing staff member Linda was helpful In the afternoon I ordered two teas and got coffee I did advise the staff in the morning of the experience they where very helpful"

Reviewed on 13 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$227 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$227
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Historic industrial waterfront, large comfortable room, enthusiastic staff, view over the water."

Reviewed on 10 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient for what we want to do . The meal options are great and generally quite good , A great place to stay"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

The Executive Inn
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$243 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$243
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (374 reviews)
Just chill
"Qt is very modern has a roof top bar which is very relaxing and the staff were very friendly and helpful which was great as i arrived after a long drive and everything went smoothly which made my stay Just what needed my room had a bath what more could I ask for 👍"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

QT Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$242 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$242
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (509 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay nice breakfast in the morning nice bar also"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
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Other neighbourhoods around Valentine

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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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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 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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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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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.

Charlestown

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