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D Swansea town to sea close pan
D Swansea town to sea close pan
Panorama from Newcastle, NSW Australia
So our Hunter Valley bird (myself and Dick Jenkin ) photography workshop is in full swing. We’ve taken our group to a number of coastal locations and provided some interesting challenges for them to overcome as they juggle shutter speed, aperture, iso, exposure compensation, spot v matrix metering, bright light, shadows and wind and movement. The group are lapping it all up and producing some awesome images as we now commence the second half of the workshop out in the bush. We’re now enjoying the pleasures of the Hunter Valley vineyards as we continue our quest to find elusive species and have some fun and learning along the way. As we were leaving Newcastle and heading west we called into the Blackbutt Reserve (a must see if you are in the area) an scooted the awesome aviaries and displays. All free to the public I might add. Outside the reserve I was stalking some rosellas along a creek bed when this shot presented. A little tricky having to manually focus through leaves but I love the softness the surrounding bush gave to the early morning light. Nikon D800 Nikkor 400 f/4 VR 1/640s @ f/4 ISO 2500

Popular places to visit

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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

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
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

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
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
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

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
#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there.

Newcastle Showground

Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.

Newcastle Showground

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

AU$70
per adult
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
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
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

AU$34
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

AU$100
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Shared Newcastle Harbor Cruise

Shared Newcastle Harbour Cruise

AU$75
per adult
Shared Newcastle Harbour Cruise
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

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

AU$320
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
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Our pick of the best New Lambton Hotel Deals

The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$174 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$174
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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)
Room was nice and roomy Sheets clean and bathroom was spacious. Staff accommodating when we had an extra person We will definitely stay here again if the need arises 😀 Air con not working and asked for it to be fixed which it was cooler but a bit rattly Shame their isn’t a small flyer to tell you ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Executive Inn
Chapel Heights Apartments

Chapel Heights Apartments

3.5 out of 5
10 Grinsell St New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$177 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$177
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Westfield Kotara are located ...
Chapel Heights Apartments
General Roberts Hotel

General Roberts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
258 Lambton Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$99 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$99
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a bar/lounge. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
General Roberts Hotel
The Duke of Wellington Hotel

The Duke of Wellington Hotel

2.5 out of 5
69 Regent Street New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$110 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$110
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and climate control. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle International Hockey Centre ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Room was clean, bed good, pillows a little hard but some people like that. Shared bathroom was very clean. Staff were friendly, good entertainment downstairs on the night. All in all a good , good value stay. Recommend.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Duke of Wellington Hotel
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$172 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$172
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ...
7.6/10 Good! (887 reviews)
Room needs a real good deep clean - lots of grime in the corners and on the skirtings, smudges on mirrors and glass, foul odour coming from the shower drain. I requested a late check out but the cleaners barged in at 10am on the dot (the time of the original check out time). A couple of the staff ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$188 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$188
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (640 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around New Lambton

Landscape of Newcastle city taken at twilight. View from Stockton beach.

Broadmeadow

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

Broadmeadow
Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge

Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
Newcastle NSW Australia - Aerial view. Australia's second oldest city is the largest regional city in the country

Mayfield

Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.

Mayfield
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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.

Charlestown
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

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
Newcastle cathedral west

Newcastle West

Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle West

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