Waratah Travel Guide
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Waratah
Frankie Manor is a unique pet friendly Tiny home located in Waratah.
Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great shower.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Executive Inn
Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
It was very nice, clean
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Lovely rooms
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great black out blinds. Courteous desk staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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
Other neighbourhoods around Waratah
Mayfield
Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
