Catherine Hill Bay Travel Guide

Newcastle

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the rocks under a clear blue sky.
A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear blue sky.
A rocky shoreline with a pier extending into the water.
A rocky shoreline with a pier extending into the water.
A person standing on a hill overlooking a body of water with a sunset in the background.

Things to do

Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

£94
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

£45
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

£53
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

£63
per adult
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

£50
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
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Top hotels in Catherine Hill Bay

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is £99 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£99
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
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
The price is £126 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£126
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great view, lovely room and fabulous location."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
Encore by Mingara

Encore by Mingara

4 out of 5
12-14 Mingara Drive Tumbi Umbi NSW
The price is £91 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£91
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tumbi Umbi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Peter Clifford Reserve and Ventura Avenue Reserve are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"Loved everything about Mingara. The accommodation was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had undercover security parking which is a big plus for me. The Mingara club experience was excellent also. We had breakfast and dinner there. Service each morning for breakfast was very good ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Encore by Mingara
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is £109 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£109
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (534 reviews)
"The hotel is nice but it feels a little “style over substance” as the room was quite small and we felt like all the extra quirky decor in the room got in the way (e.g. it blocked the fridge from opening fully). Not a fan of transparent bathroom walls especially at night when turning the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

QT Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is £55 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£55
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,985 reviews)
"Jesmond Villas suited our required stay. There was construction works going on so it was a little noisy in the morning. However, the apartment was well presented and well equipped. The beds comfortable. Overall a good stay.."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is £102 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£102
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was just a little on the small side, possibly just the corner room i had"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Executive Inn
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Where to stay in Catherine Hill Bay

Find the best Catherine Hill Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Catherine Hill Bay
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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.

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

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.

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