Barnsley Travel Guide
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
Things to do
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Barnsley
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
great facilities for kids , food a bit average
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Executive Inn
Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Hi, ROOM 409 The cleaning person left the dirty towels inside a laundry bag in the kitchen. Plus did not tidy the living area. Also did not take away the ice jug and left it outside our door. I was expecting a better service. Thanks
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Good service
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
- Stained carpet - Shower door doesn’t shut and water goes all over the bathroom floor - big slip hazard. -Kitchen tiles - greasy/sticky -No bedside tables -Felt very unsafe in and around the building - lot’s of junkies and dodgy people around. -Woke up to someone screaming one night -Terrible parking, ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Absolutely fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barnsley
Speers Point
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Speers Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Macquarie or The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground.
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.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
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.
Gateshead
Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
