Title: Rathmines Travel Guide: Best of Rathmines, Newcastle Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rathmines](https://expedia.co.uk/Rathmines-Newcastle-Hotels.0-n3000443500-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Rathmines Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rathmines.d3000443500.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rathmines Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rathmines.d3000443500.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rathmines Travel Guide ## Newcastle ## Visit Rathmines Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Newcastle travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle.dx6047788) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Newcastle showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089521/31b1b8b9-f03c-4339-9f6f-72b9a8854652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Beach-Newcastle-East.d553248635923089521.Attraction) ![Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633851059531/dd35e14f-d124-4d99-a9e8-0128629c809c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merewether Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merewether-Beach-New-South-Wales.d553248633851059531.Attraction) ![Sunset from the bluff #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131897/571309a2-028b-4ecd-a131-382591218b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blacksmiths-Beach-Belmont.d553248634012804138.Attraction) ![A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047788/a36cb3a7-c3c7-4f77-b94b-b8a6c5a4028d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foreshore-Park-Newcastle-East.d553248621532609678.Attraction) ![Newcastle showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/101785cd-e602-4ed8-88c8-fbf4c2b04183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Ocean-Baths-Newcastle-East.d553248621592884278.Attraction) ![#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144962/2f0a2b20-4871-44d5-897f-5696935f3d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle Showground Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Showground-Broadmeadow.d6215970.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch.a46777983.activity-details) ![Loop the Lake Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743198/1400a292-4c39-4aa5-a72e-698c53805159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise £48 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-loop-the-lake-cruise.a47743198.activity-details) ![three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438282/1ef44acb-971a-4dea-b1ae-cad70eae77f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast £189 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-bubbly-breakfast.a438282.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752015/e5786796-2116-42d1-be1b-4ca6c4cae7f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland's True Crime Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) ![ Shared Newcastle Harbor Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50781214/10435ace-a93e-43c6-a91c-9dceb079b9df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Newcastle Harbour Cruise £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-newcastle-harbour-cruise.a50781214.activity-details) ![Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48939746/66ccce39-ae47-45af-ad65-09ef93be81ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-city-tour-coastal-charms-and-city-secrets.a48939746.activity-details) [See all activities in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Rathmines ![CATALINA LAKEFRONT pelican wing Fully Wheelchair Accessible accommodation ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101233500/101233425/463cbc8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CATALINA LAKEFRONT pelican wing Fully Wheelchair Accessible accommodation Rathmines NSW Stay at this resort in Newcastle. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Macquarie and Allambee Gardens are ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=101233425&PinnedHotelID=101233425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443500) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=101233425&PinnedHotelID=101233425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443500) ![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/8267539e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Executive Inn 10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW £93 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (999 reviews) They could tell you when booking that they were renovating. They could also give you a club card to use in the club to obtain club prices. I could have saved a bit if they had done this (or at least informed me of the savings.) Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443500) ![Honeysuckle Executive Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583500/4583476/84e6d481_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Honeysuckle Executive Apartments Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW £76 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ... 7.6/10 Good! (883 reviews) To start with the paid parking system is confusing and poorly handled by staff. So bad that the front counter staff didn't even know what code was needed to leave and return to the carpark on foot. Front counter staff were't friendly and vey impersonal. Access to the hotel and rooms id via a keypad ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4583476&PinnedHotelID=4583476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443500) ![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/39a7c5e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little National Hotel Newcastle 44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW £98 22 Mar - 23 Mar 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (636 reviews) Rooms are very clean with electrical controls. Easy parking and excellent breakfast. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=101339785&PinnedHotelID=101339785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443500) ![Jesmond Executive Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1173000/1172974/bd37e5d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jesmond Executive Villas 189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW £45 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (1,930 reviews) Dirty rooms, cockroaches, nightmare parking and friends who booked a room for 4 were given a room with one bed and told nothing could be done Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443500) ![Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27350000/27341900/27341838/776eca6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG 514 King Street Newcastle West NSW £84 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Hotel itself was fine, room also fine. No issues with actual accomodation. Did decide to eat at Hotel. Food was poor. Complained and was refunded. 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Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Toronto.dx6345816) ![Houses lining the shoreline at Lake Macquarie illuminated by late afternoon sunlight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55252/c9eec232-3487-426b-a35c-f9067f1639db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Belmont.dx55252) ![Rock formations in NSW 👌🏼](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181587/17553f02-e7da-4cf1-bea1-c02826fd7928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Swansea.dx181587) ![#Springfun cool caves at Lake Macquarie ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131833/8f2f3742-7d5b-4b02-a477-2994b6bca04b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Blacksmiths Travellers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Blacksmiths.dx6350539) ![Speers Point NSW ❤️ an hour an a half north of Sydney 😄](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342312/a7762fa5-b7d0-405f-84f7-ff9a6553a4f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Speers-Point.dx6342312) ![Tip: Go to remote places to find new perspectives to shoot #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131833/4ab42685-cd85-4b38-84fb-274a9f30ff16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Caves Beach Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area. 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