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Visiting Newcastle

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Newcastle, and visitors give high marks for the bustling port. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its parks.

• There are 146 hotels and other accommodations in Newcastle
• The closest major airport is in Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 14.8 from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Newcastle

Families come for attractions such as Merewether Ocean Baths, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, and Oakvale Farm and Fauna World. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the seaside and these places to visit: Foreshore Park, King Edward Park, and Newcastle Ocean Baths. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Christ Church Cathedral and Newcastle Art Gallery.

In Newcastle, you'll find 146 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have plenty of choices for your holiday retreat. Here you'll find top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Chaucer Palms Boutique Bed & Breakfast - This 4.5-star bed & breakfast features free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.
• Brezza Bella Bed & Breakfast - Our customers like the breakfast and beach locale at this B&B. With a stay at this 4.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.

Getting Around Newcastle

With so many ways to get around, exploring Newcastle is easy. If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Civic Station, Newcastle Interchange Station, or Hamilton Station. You can find out about your water travel options at the port.

Dressing for Newcastle

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 81°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 60°F
• From April to June, the average is 75°F during the day and 47°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 71°F during the day and 46°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 80°F as the daytime average and 53°F as the nighttime average
• About 1.30 inches of rain falls on Newcastle each year
• January and February are usually the hottest months averaging 80°F, while July and August are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 47°F

Situated north of Sydney, Newcastle is a city buzzing with life and culture in New South Wales. Visit historic sites like Fort Scratchley, one of the few Australian installations of its kind to fire in WWII. Meander along Nobby’s Beach and put your toes in the water. Spend your evenings at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre taking in live music, sporting events, and grand exhibits. Whether you are on a short couples’ getaway or a long family holiday, your stay in Newcastle brings plenty of opportunity for both excitement and quiet rejuvenation.

Places to see in Newcastle

A world of adventure and excitement awaits you in Newcastle, where the gorgeous scenery is only matched by the majesty of the architectural wonders throughout the city. Among the most popular attractions in Newcastle are the many outdoor activities ideal for bushwalkers and nature-lovers. A trek around Glenrock Lagoon offers views of the area’s freshwater creek, and Nobbys Head on the northeastern end of the city is another of Newcastle’s most famous areas to explore. The recently constructed Newcastle Memorial Walk has quickly become one of the most visited sights to see, as the 450-metre-long clifftop construction provides unbeatable vistas of the city’s shoreline.

Aside from exploring the outdoors, many of Newcastle’s indoor experiences are equally as impressive. The Christ Church Cathedral along the eastern side of the city houses a rich history and is considered one of the most exquisitely constructed religious centres in the country. The Newcastle Art Gallery is another of the city’s most desired destinations that, in addition to hosting one of the country’s largest art collections, also serves as an excellent example of Australia’s 20th-century architecture.

Weather in Newcastle

Similar to most other coastal areas of New South Wales, Newcastle experiences a climate that is a combination of both oceanic and humid-subtropical conditions. Summer months in Newcastle stay mostly warm, whereas winters are much milder than in many other areas of Australia. During the hottest months of the year, temperatures in Newcastle hover around 25 degrees Celsius, though the mercury has been known to creep into the 30s, and even the 40s. In winter, alternatively, thermometers usually read between 9 and 19 degrees Celsius, but lows just north of zero aren’t entirely unheard of. Rainfall in Newcastle is most frequent from late-autumn through early winter, though precipitation is common throughout the year.

Where to Stay in Newcastle

Newcastle accommodation fits a wide range of budgets and travel styles. The assorted hotels available in this New South Wales destination include 5-star hotels with top amenities, family-friendly hotels near some of the best local attractions, and Newcastle serviced apartments. Search through Newcastle hotels right here on Expedia.com.au, where our travel experts have assembled some of the top accommodation in the region for travellers like you.

Travel Basics

It’s quite convenient to arrive in Newcastle by air thanks to the Newcastle Airport (NTL). The airport is just 15 kilometres north of the city centre, so you can reach your hotel by taxi, or a car rental from Expedia.com.au, in just minutes. You can also drive to Newcastle via Pacific Highway, which leads straight to the CBD. If you take a train to Hamilton or Broadmeadow stations, a shuttle bus will connect you with the centre of Newcastle.

Plan Your Getaway to Newcastle

From coastal real estate to abundant parkland and a world of restaurant options, Newcastle is a dream holiday destination. Start your Newcastle holiday right here on Expedia.com.au.