East End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large body of water with a ship docked at a pier.
A coastal town with a prominent staircase leading down to the beach, overlooking the ocean.
Rusty metal objects on a rocky shore with a body of water and a distant shoreline in the background.
A vineyard with grapevines in front of a historic building with arched windows and a brick facade.
A desert landscape with yellow flowers and green vegetation under a clear blue sky with a visible moon.

Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Newcastle: Morpeth River Cruise with Local Produce Tasting

Newcastle: to Morpeth Cruise with Coach Return

AU$120
per adult
Newcastle: to Morpeth Cruise with Coach Return
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: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

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
Newcastle: Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Newcastle: Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music

AU$120
per adult
Newcastle: Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music
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Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals

QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$215 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$215
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
QT Newcastle
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 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$198
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (801 reviews)
"Clean place the gym is world class"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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$229 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$229
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
NOAH'S On The Beach
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$209 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$209
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Next to the club. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is AU$121 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$121
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,992 reviews)
"There was a lot of road noise, the floors were sticky and the bed was uncomfortable"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
Fully refundable
The price is AU$148 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$148
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Crown on Darby
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Our guide on where to stay in East End

Find the best East End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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, Lake Macquarie or Belmont Golf Course are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby 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 modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

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.

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.

East End Travel Guide

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