Newcastle East Travel Guide

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Newcastle East
Newcastle East
Newcastle East
Newcastle East
Newcastle East

Popular places to visit

Newcastle Beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(565 reviews)

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
Newcastle Ocean Baths

Newcastle Ocean Baths

4.5/5(19 reviews)

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
Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park

4.5/5(147 reviews)

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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Fort Scratchley

Fort Scratchley

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.

Fort Scratchley
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

4.5/5(501 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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

Activities

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 Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music

Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music

AU$120
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
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: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

AU$34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

AU$140
per adult
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
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 Newcastle East Hotel Deals

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$178 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$178
10 May - 11 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great position on beachfront. Basic cooked breakfast. Hotel old fashioned and no USB in the room but adapter available to borrow.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

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$179 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$179
5 May - 6 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
Yes all good

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

The Executive Inn
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 3 May to 4 May
AU$198
3 May - 4 May
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! (674 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at LN! The hotel itself was gorgeous and very modern, although the rooms were a little small but fine for a weekend. The location was fantastic, right by the waterfront with a great walking/running track. The gym was large and had everything you could want - the best I've ...

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is AU$100 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$100
10 May - 11 May
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! (1,938 reviews)
the Unit was completely misrepresented . on Expedia web site it stated washer , dryer ,bathroom ,DV player, etc of which non existed

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
The price is AU$176 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$176
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,585 reviews)
We had the one bedroom apartment which is absolutely huge. It has two outdoor seating areas on opposite sides of the unit. Access to your unit, the building, and the garage are all a single code to remember. The elevator is quick, though there are only 3 levels (garage, lobby, rooms). The one bedroom ...

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Crown on Darby
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$194 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$194
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Perfect location,with friendly and helpful staff. Happy hour at the bar 4-6pm is a great way to watch the world go past on the waterfront

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Rydges Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East

Stockton

Stockton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.

Stockton
The Hill

The Hill

The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.

The Hill
Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

Cooks Hill
Newcastle City Centre

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.

Newcastle City Centre
Bar Beach

Bar Beach

Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bar Beach
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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