Newcastle West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Newcastle West
Popular places to visit
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.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
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.
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.
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 Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Our pick of the best Newcastle West Hotel Deals
ibis Newcastle
Room was very clean Staff were friendly and we could get a coffee late at night on our return to the motel
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Good service
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mercure Newcastle
The room was clean and tidy and the staff were lovely :)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Quest Newcastle West
Great 2-bedroom apartment. Staff couldn't be more helpful
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Newcastle Central Plaza
Staff were great. Only issue was parking. Difficult to get a park nearby whilst checking in, before getting access to car park. Not a disaster but a bit clunky
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Quest Newcastle
Pleasant staff, clean room, good location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle West
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.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
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.
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.
