Balmoral Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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.
Activities
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Our pick of the best Balmoral Hotel Deals
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
The Executive Inn
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
QT Newcastle
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balmoral
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
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.
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.
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.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee Beach are top sights worth seeing.
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- University of Newcastle
- Newcastle Civic Theater
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle Showground
- Westfield Kotara
- Norah Head Lighthouse
- Kooindah Waters Golf Club
- Magenta Shores Beach
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle City Hall
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Charlestown Square
- Horseshoe Beach
- Soldiers Beach
- Dudley Beach
- Wyong Racecourse and Showground
- Watagans National Park
- Magenta Shores Golf Course
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- King Edward Park
- Speers Point Park