Waratah 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 waterfront or simply savour 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.
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.
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
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour
Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea
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Other neighbourhoods around Waratah
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.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
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.
Adamstown
Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight 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 Civic Park.
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Newcastle Showground
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Westfield Kotara
- Maitland Showground
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Foreshore Park
- Charlestown Square
- Watagans National Park
- Dudley Beach
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- King Edward Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Maitland Gaol
- Horseshoe Beach
- Speers Point Park
- Newcastle Museum
- Port Stephens Winery