Bar Beach Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
Horseshoe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Activities
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour
Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea
Our pick of the best Bar Beach Hotel Deals
![Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/800800/800797/24f821e8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
![Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27350000/27341900/27341838/e5692557_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
![Newcastle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114504-Newcastle-Art-Gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Newcastle featuring a pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192142-Newcastle.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.
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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 featuring surf and surfing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192206-Newcastle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
![Newcastle showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114379-Newcastle.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 Worimi Conservation Lands or Hunter Wetlands Centre.
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Newcastle, New South Wales
- Which hotel chains are in Bar Beach?
- More holiday ideas
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Newcastle Showground
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Westfield Kotara
- Maitland Showground
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Foreshore Park
- Charlestown Square
- Watagans National Park
- Dudley Beach
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- King Edward Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Maitland Gaol
- Horseshoe Beach
- Speers Point Park
- Newcastle Museum