Newcastle West Travel Guide

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

5/5(3 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

£34
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

£41
per adult
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

£49
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

£17
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Treetops Adventure Newcastle with Tree Ropes Course

Treetops Adventure Newcastle with Tree Ropes Course

£34
per adult
Treetops Adventure Newcastle with Tree Ropes Course
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

£144
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
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Top hotels in Newcastle West

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is £65 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£65
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We love staying at the Holiday Inn Newcastle. Its clean, modern, hospitality and local to shops and other amenities. Overall I would return knowing we’ll receive the same level of service, venue standards and hospitality. Only small downsides is cost of parking and variety of breakfast options."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Mercure Newcastle

Mercure Newcastle

4 out of 5
Corner Of King And Steel Streets, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is £65 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£65
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Centrally located in Newcastle; both quiet and clean."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Mercure Newcastle
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is £49 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£49
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Quick check in, parking a available. Clean room and located close to restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

ibis Newcastle
Quest Newcastle

Quest Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
575 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is £115 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£115
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (478 reviews)
"I stayed at Quest Newcastle yesterday with my family, and it was a wonderful experience. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Newcastle. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Quest Newcastle
Quest Newcastle West

Quest Newcastle West

4.5 out of 5
787 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is £120 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£120
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
"Great facility , just needed to know you had to pre book secure parking"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Quest Newcastle West
Newcastle Central Plaza

Newcastle Central Plaza

4.5 out of 5
741 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is £95 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£95
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
7.6/10 Good! (210 reviews)
"Car parking was very tight and large puddles everywhere - making difficult entry/exit"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Newcastle Central Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle West

Newcastle showing a park

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.

Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Art Gallery and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

Cooks Hill
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Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
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The Hill

Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Hill
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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.

Merewether
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow

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