History lives on in Newcastle’s heritage harbourside, but the future beckons. Stick around for longer than a beach day and you’ll unlock the true Newie: charismatic city streets that hum with life year-round, arts and live music scenes that buzz inside revamped old buildings, exciting wildlife experiences and outdoor adventures.
This family-friendly Newcastle hotel is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Head Beach. Newcastle Civic Theater and Merewether Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Civic Station is 17 minutes by foot.
Located in Newcastle West, this eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Newcastle Civic Theater and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Newcastle Beach. Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle City Hall are also within 15 minutes. Newcastle Interchange Station is 10 minutes by foot and Civic Station is 10 minutes.
Located in Jesmond, this aparthotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital, and Allowah Street Reserve. Blackbutt Reserve and Newcastle International Hockey Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Located in the heart of Newcastle, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle Beach. Foreshore Footpath and Newcastle Local Court are also within 5 minutes. Civic Station is only a 4-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 19 minutes.
Located in Newcastle West, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Civic Theater, Christ Church Cathedral, and King Edward Park. Merewether Ocean Baths and Blackbutt Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). Newcastle Interchange Station is 9 minutes by foot and Civic Station is 12 minutes.
Offering direct access to the beach, this Newcastle East hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Newcastle Ocean Baths and Newcastle Beach. Nobbys Head Beach and Newcastle Civic Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Civic Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Located in Adamstown Heights, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Charlestown Square and Banksia Reserve. Glenrock State Conervation and Westfield Kotara are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kotara Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Located in Charlestown, this luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Westfield Kotara and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Blackbutt Reserve. Dudley Beach and John Hunter Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Located in Charlestown, this romantic apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Charlestown Square and Carbeen Street Reserve. Glenrock State Conervation and Twin Creeks Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Located in the heart of Newcastle, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Newcastle Beach and Fort Scratchley. Nobbys Head Beach and Merewether Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Civic Station is 15 minutes by foot.
Situated in the entertainment district, this aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newcastle Civic Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Newcastle Beach. Newcastle Local Court and Newcastle Civic Park are also within 10 minutes. Civic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 15 minutes.
Situated in the entertainment district, this luxury aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newcastle Civic Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Newcastle Beach. Newcastle Local Court and Newcastle Civic Park are also within 10 minutes. Civic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 15 minutes.
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Experience the bushland of southeastern Australia like never before with an immersive set of thrills in the wilderness. Your time in the TreeTops Newcastle
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CoastXP’s Adventure Tour is a premier offshore boating experience showcasing the magnificent Hunter coastline. Experience the breathtaking coastal scenery
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Surf the North Coast of New South Wales and live a surfer's dream of freedom, good waves, and good company on this 5-day adventure. Learn to surf or improve
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Get ready for an excitement-filled day on the sands of Stockton Beach with the perfect combination of off-road adventure and great craft beers. This outing
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Enjoy the best the Hunter Valley's vineyards have to offer on an outing that introduces you to the region's signature tastes. Ride in a luxurious stretch
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Explore Newcastle's thriving wine scene in the comfort of a spacious and luxurious vehicle. Enjoy tastings of perfectly crafted wines that help make the
Book a car in advance-when you land at Newcastle Airport, all you have to do is pick it up and be on your way. Cruise on over to the Hunter Wetlands Centre or the Mt. Sugarloaf lookout, or anywhere else your heart desires.
When you get off the plane, all you want to do is grab your luggage and begin your holiday. Book an airport transfer-private or shared-and you'll be whisked away in no time.
Newcastle Airport is 27km from the CBD, or about a half-hour by taxi, shuttle or car. You'll be relaxing beachside before you know it!
Newcastle has a great bus system which operates on time-based fares. You can renew your pass whenever you want for 1, 4 or 24 hours. There's also the Cityrail train system that can get you from the CBD to the outer suburbs and Lower Hunter Region.
Newcastle has a humid subtropical climate; summer and spring have an average daytime temperature of 25˚ while fall and winter daytime temps average 16˚. Go at the end of August and enjoy the Newcastle Jazz Festival. If you decide to holiday during early autumn, be sure to check out the Newcastle Regional Show. It's got everything you'd want in a fair, like rides and fried food.
Trips to Newcastle don't amount to anything without these travel essentials:
Newcastle, New South Wales
If you happen to be in the Hamilton suburb of Newcastle then I recommend dropping into this burger joint. With chicken, beef and seafood options you should find something to suit everyone's tastes. Their Breakfast of Champions is a fine morning after pick-me-up.
