Charlestown Travel Guide

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Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

AU$100
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

AU$295
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
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Our pick of the best Charlestown Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is AU$164 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$164
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"I'm travelling for work. There is lots of space in the room and I can easily work in there. Everything is modern & clean. The bed is comfortable. The staff are friendly and professional. I've stayed there multiple times and will go back."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

2 out of 5
270 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is AU$113 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$113
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"Small but comfortable room. Easy Parking and a short walk to local eateries and Pub. Good place to stay for business. Not for those searching for a place to holiday. I would stay again."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
Charlestown Terrace

Charlestown Terrace

4.5 out of 5
45 Dickinson Street, Charlestown, NSW
The price is AU$217 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$217
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Great location and good amenities
"Great Location close to Charlestown Shopping Square in a quiet Street. Great Apartment lay with both bedrooms and both bathrooms upstairs. It has good amenities: TV Washing machine/dryer, 2 bathrooms, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, kettle etc, however cleanliness is lacking - it could do with a deep ..."

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Charlestown Terrace
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$174 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$174
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (503 reviews)
"Love staying there when I am up for work."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$207 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$207
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,013 reviews)
"All areas were looking clean, atmosphere was appropriate for kids, breakfast was gifted to us and we loved the views to the harbour. Having a pool was fun. We would like to come back."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$235 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$235
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"Small rooms for the price per night!!!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
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Other neighbourhoods around Charlestown

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Gateshead

Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gateshead
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New Lambton

Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
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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.

Warners Bay
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
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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.

Merewether
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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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