Pelican Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 waterfront 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.
Horseshoe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Our pick of the best Pelican Hotel Deals
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Fantastic stay for our 2nd time - love this place. Love the smell as you walk in, love the gym, love having a bottle filled with cold water and we even got free breakfast this time in our package
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Great location and very comfortable but cleanliness left a little to be desired Was great for what we needed for and the staff were awesome
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
everything was smooth and easy and the experiecne was great.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Executive Inn
Rooms were clean but seemed a little out dated.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Room was clean needs a paint or refinish
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Loved everything about it
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pelican
Blacksmiths
Travellers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Ghosties Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee Beach are top sights worth seeing.
