What to do in Newcastle

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a road leading to the sea.
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A surfer riding a wave at sunset.

Newcastle Tourist Attractions & Activities

Perpetually prepared for imaginative ways to get your kicks and have an enlightening experience, you’re prepared to investigate a new city from top to bottom. It’s not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia Australia makes it simple to book loads of things to do. Find and book your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your trip and start daydreaming!

  • The activities in Newcastle are not only perfect for you, but they won’t cost an arm and a leg. We have 47 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just AU$7. Get your favourite activities and day trips on Expedia Australia at an ideal value, and you'll still have enough cash for a top hotel or decadent meal while you’re in town.
  • Newcastle is popular among travellers similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and find the top activities, and a good percentage of these visitorscan't wait to come back. The top activities can catch the enthusiasm of even well-versed explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our activities includes an impressive array of culturally based tours and opportunities for excitement. From thrilling ways to take a walk on the water side like a Chalmette Battlefield Tour & River Cruise to epicurean adventures like Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch, there is a huge selection of active options at your fingertips when you search through the activities on offer here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organise your holiday. You'll need a game plan to best get the feel for Newcastle, particularly when you long to schedule in plenty of local cuisine and entertainment. And we realise you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You're eager to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is what you love best. Book guided tours on Expedia Australia, and you don't need a map.

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What to do in Newcastle


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Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Dixon Park Beach while you're exploring the area.

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 Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

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.

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.


 

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