Carrington Travel Guide

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Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(558 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

4.5/5(500 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

AU$70
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

AU$100
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

AU$34
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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Our pick of the best Carrington Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$174
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)
"Great hotel. Great room. Quiet."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$241 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$241
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is AU$161 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$161
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, staff are very friendly and the breakfast was also very good. Easy walk to the harbour with a number of options for dining and drinks."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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$239 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$239
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The room so clean, easily getting around so convenient. room with beautiful harbour view."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$225
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
"Classy hotel. Friendly & professional staff. Parking could be better."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

QT Newcastle
Warners At The Bay

Warners At The Bay

4 out of 5
320 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay, NSW
The price is AU$167 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$167
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Warners At The Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Carrington

Newcastle showing a garden

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.

Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbour

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.

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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 City Hall.

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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.

The Hill
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

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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.

Hamilton

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