Title: Newcastle East Travel Guide: Best of Newcastle East, Newcastle Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newcastle East](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-East-Newcastle-Hotels.0-n6131882-0.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)[Newcastle East Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newcastle-East.d6131882.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newcastle East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-East.d6131882.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newcastle East Travel Guide ## Newcastle ![Newcastle Ocean Baths showing surf and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/a635a414-8bca-4b97-bc2b-f11d271a5cc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newcastle Ocean Baths showing surf and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/a635a414-8bca-4b97-bc2b-f11d271a5cc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newcastle which includes waves and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/5389036c-bc54-40e2-a197-10256c2e27dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newcastle East showing general coastal views and a sunset as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131882/7595c085-fc77-47d7-a8c4-e96c3720c6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nobbys Head Beach showing a sunset, a sandy beach and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087017/1036ef0d-e185-4213-82e2-3379ec634b96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Newcastle East 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) ![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 waterfront 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) ![Newcastle showing a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609765/439c2e21-57b9-4cf4-9010-814de5140ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Scratchley Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Scratchley-Newcastle-East.d553248621532609765.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) ### 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 £35 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 £47 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-loop-the-lake-cruise.a47743198.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 £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-city-tour-coastal-charms-and-city-secrets.a48939746.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) ![Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762903/23b61eab-1f01-4aa4-890c-e2674a13f421.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour £159 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/port-stephens-stockton-sand-dunes-4wd-tag-along-tour.a4762903.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 £184 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) [See all activities in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Newcastle East ![NOAH'S On The Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179100/179004/3809329f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NOAH'S On The Beach Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW £105 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) . Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=179004&PinnedHotelID=179004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131882) ![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 £91 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! (1,006 reviews) Clean, spacious, good facilities, free parking Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131882) ![Rydges Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911100/911017/f3de2839_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Newcastle Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW £116 5 Feb - 6 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) 10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable! Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=911017&PinnedHotelID=911017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131882) ![Crystalbrook Kingsley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66190000/66189600/66189551/71368ba3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystalbrook Kingsley 282 King St Newcastle NSW £102 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews) Location, clean rooms Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=66189551&PinnedHotelID=66189551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131882) ![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 £101 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (615 reviews) Perfect place to stay. Always my first pick when I am away. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=101339785&PinnedHotelID=101339785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131882) ![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 £42 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 ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,921 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131882) [See all 953 properties in Newcastle East](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6131882) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Newcastle East hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131882&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[1 Feb - 2 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131882&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131882&startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03)[2 Feb - 3 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131882&startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131882&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131882&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East ![Newcastle showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342379/2808fa97-8a47-4f4a-a784-a7a730a66f98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Stockton.dx6342379) ![ANZAC Memorial Bridge which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633860351255/5011c202-27d1-48ba-9397-b2622b30009b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Hill The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-The-Hill.dx553248625332068637) ![Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966684/ca6ca109-d857-4eaf-89dd-2db8aa785db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cooks Hill Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Cooks-Hill.dx6250747) ![Old ship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047788/4e5b34c3-b5ad-4b5e-a71f-67383bbeaffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Newcastle-City-Centre.dx939442557017018368) ![Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352152/8f2a962e-ebf0-49cb-af97-bed9a1afd2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bar Beach Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Bar-Beach.dx6352152) ![Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609757/d7b05542-45ab-45d4-97c2-8fd5cd26b4b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Merewether.dx6138884) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Newcastle East Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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