Bar Beach Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly 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
Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Civic Park
Explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Civic Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
King Edward Park
Explore the great outdoors at King Edward Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Newcastle Museum
Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.
Activities
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Art Gallery.
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.
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 Civic Park.
Newcastle East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Foreshore Park or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Worimi Conservation Lands or Hunter Wetlands Centre.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Merewether Beach
- Newcastle Showground
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Maitland Showground
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Westfield Kotara
- Dudley Beach
- Charlestown Square
- Watagans National Park
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- King Edward Park
- Worimi Conservation Lands
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Speers Point Park
- Port Stephens Winery