Hamilton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal walkway leading to a lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, with waves crashing against the shore and a sunset in the background.
A rocky beach with large boulders and a cliff in the background.
A beach with clear water, a rocky breakwater, and a distant island with a lighthouse.
A nighttime view of a river with a bridge, a boat, and illuminated buildings.
A coastal road with a guardrail, vehicles, and a view of the ocean and a town in the distance.

Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
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
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

AU$110
per adult
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Newcastle to Morpeth Scenic Cruise with Coach Return

Newcastle to Morpeth Scenic Cruise with Coach Return

AU$120
per adult
Newcastle to Morpeth Scenic Cruise with Coach Return
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 Hotel Deals

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

2.5 out of 5
112 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW
The price is AU$109 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$109
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (430 reviews)
"the staff were amazing and very accomodating :)"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton
Boulevard on Beaumont

Boulevard on Beaumont

3.5 out of 5
131 Beaumont St Hamilton NSW
The price is AU$164 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$164
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ...
7.6/10 Good! (639 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Boulevard on Beaumont
Studios On Beaumont

Studios On Beaumont

3.5 out of 5
76 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW
The price is AU$101 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$101
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Showground ...
7.2/10 Good! (285 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Studios On Beaumont
Tudor Inn Newcastle

Tudor Inn Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
CNR Tudor & Steel Streets Hamilton NSW
The price is AU$134 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$134
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (683 reviews)
"On arrival it was difficult to gain entry. There is no reception desk or staff on site. After finding a phone number on the window and eventually getting through to a real person a code was sent to my phone for entry. Once inside making my way to the room there was a terrible smell in the corridor ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Tudor Inn Newcastle
Sydney Junction Hotel

Sydney Junction Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8 Beaumont St Hamilton NSW
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and air conditioning. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Showground are ...
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Sydney Junction Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$219 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$219
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (850 reviews)
"Such great value and excellent fit out overall as well as a very high standard of room"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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Our guide on where to stay in Hamilton

Find the best Hamilton areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hamilton
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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.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a clear blue lagoon, a sandy beach, and a bridge connecting two land masses.

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 beach with clear water, a lifeguard tower, and a building labeled 'Merewether Ocean Baths'.

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.

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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.

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.

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