The Hill Travel Guide
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.
ANZAC Memorial Bridge
After visiting ANZAC Memorial Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newcastle. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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.
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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in The Hill
The Executive Inn
Staff go above and beyond
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Had everything we needed for comfortable stay. Location is very good for walking to shops and restaurants. It was clean. It was good to have a balcony. Paid parking was handy but there were spaces in carpark nearby on Saturday and Sunday.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
Booked a city room but was upgraded to an ocean view which was much appreciated. Dinner ends too early but they tried and fitted us in and food was nice. BUT breakfast is awful - poor quality and limited selection not worth paying for. I’d stay again but would leave the hotel for breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hill
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.
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.
