Swansea Heads 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.
Newcastle Museum
Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.
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 Swansea Heads
Blacksmiths
Travellers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Belmont Golf Course are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
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.
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.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Munmorah State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.
Wangi Wangi
If you're spending some time in Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Norah Head Lighthouse
- Newcastle Showground
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Kooindah Waters Golf Club
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Magenta Shores Beach
- Magenta Shores Golf Course
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Watagans National Park
- Charlestown Square
- Dudley Beach
- Soldiers Beach
- Foreshore Park
- Worimi Conservation Lands
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Central Coast Hinterland
- Wyong Racecourse and Showground
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- King Edward Park
- Newcastle Museum
- Fort Scratchley