Callaghan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Callaghan attractions

University of Newcastle

8.0/10 (479 reviews)
Explore the campus of University of Newcastle as part of your travels around Newcastle. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
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Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

AU$179
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

AU$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

AU$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

AU$100
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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Our pick of the best Callaghan Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$198 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$198
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$202 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$202
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Maritime ...
7.6/10 Good! (919 reviews)
"Good location. Nice staff. Expensive."

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is AU$118 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$118
27 July - 28 July
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 ...
Jesmond Executive Villas
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$205 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$205
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Of the many times I have stayed at The Executive, this was by far the most disappointing. The floor I was on was receiving mass renovations of which I knew nothing about. Arrival on the floor was like entering a work zone with the strong smell of paint, fibro plank floor boards and plastic slips ..."

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

The Executive Inn
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is AU$220 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$220
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$225 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$225
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
"Really fun, quirky and classy hotel. The rooms are perfect for a couples get away."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

QT Newcastle
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Our guide on where to stay in Callaghan

Find the best Callaghan areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Callaghan
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A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

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.

A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

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.

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

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