Wallsend Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly 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
Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Civic Park
Explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Civic Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
King Edward Park
Explore the great outdoors at King Edward Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Fort Scratchley
Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.
Activities
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around Wallsend
Jesmond
Check out the spas, shopping and bars while spending some time in Jesmond. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre.
Cardiff
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Cardiff and you might want to plan a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve while you're in the area.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
- Merewether Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Newcastle Showground
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Maitland Showground
- Westfield Kotara
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Charlestown Square
- Foreshore Park
- Dudley Beach
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Watagans National Park
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Worimi Conservation Lands
- Tocal Homestead
- Central Coast Hinterland
- Maitland Gaol
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Hunter Valley Golf Club
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- King Edward Park