Swansea Travel Guide

Newcastle

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.

Things to do

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
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Pulbah Island Boat Tour from Lake Macquarie

Pulbah Island Boat Tour from Lake Macquarie

£57
per adult
Pulbah Island Boat Tour from Lake Macquarie
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

£60
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
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
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Top hotels in Swansea

Swansea Hotel

Swansea Hotel

3 out of 5
196 Pacific Hwy Swansea NSW
The price is £44 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£44
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (207 reviews)
"I swear the Ensuite was previosly another room, it was huge, absolutely huge"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Swansea Hotel
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 £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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (781 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure staying at the little National and we always look forward to breakfast @ Monti’s cafe downtown! Safe friendly and close to the main restaurants harbour and the tram / train stations!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is £42 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£42
15 Sept - 16 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! (1,982 reviews)
"Been the best place I have stayed in for a very long time long time. Well done team, you really hit all your kpi’a with my stay."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
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 £116 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£116
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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)
"Dated but it is a an old building right next to the beach. Great location. Small room for 2 adults and a teenager"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is £86 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£86
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 Maritime ...
7.6/10 Good! (932 reviews)
"Clean room with a friendly staff, location"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is £107 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£107
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
QT Newcastle
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Where to stay in Swansea

Find the best Swansea areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Swansea
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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.

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.

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