The Junction Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Junction
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly 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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Our pick of the best The Junction Hotel Deals
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Aircon was too loud
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Rydges Newcastle
No complaints here. Excellent! We had a renovated suite, it was clean, fresh and new. Staff great! Housekeeping great! Beds and pillows very comfortable. Great location.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Very pleasant hotel. Good location. Room very comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
NOAH'S On The Beach
Beautiful place loved it . Very friendly staff, Amazing view
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
QT Newcastle
Nice
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Executive Inn
nice
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Junction
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
