Hamilton East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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: 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
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
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 Hamilton East Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$159 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$159
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (810 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable new hotel but SO many standby lights on at night in the room which keeps you awake."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$229 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$229
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
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$279 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$279
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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$233 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$233
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great pools for families and non families. Location was 10 minutes drive from Honeysuckle dock which was easy. The club next door had an indoor babies and toddler play area too"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$123
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,993 reviews)
"Not cleaned very well. Previous people's used toiletries left in a hower recess. Shower was over spa bath which is very dangerous as a spa bath does not have a flat base and is deeper than normal bath for getting in and out. Also shower had to be handheld asit sprayed all over floor if hooked up. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
The price is AU$169 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$169
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,635 reviews)
"everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Crown on Darby
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Our guide on where to stay in Hamilton East

Find the best Hamilton East areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hamilton East
Learn more about Hamilton East
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 Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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 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.

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