West End 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 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.
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.
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.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. 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 Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Mercure Newcastle
Noisy, night club next door.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Easy check-in and out. Onsite parking convenient, and close to train station and tram.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Newcastle
Very unreasonable
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Albion Hotel
Quest Newcastle West
Really solid experience. The room was spacious, clean, and well-equipped with everything you need, especially for a longer stay. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the location made it easy to get around. Overall, great value and a comfortable stay and can snag free street parking on the ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Quest Newcastle
Just stayed at the quest apartments and will be back, the apartment was newly furnished and renovated. Everything was clean, comfortable bed, shower had good water pressure, full kitchen including a dishwasher, two wall mounted smart tvs, plenty of space, the balcony was above average size with table ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
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.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery 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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
