Bar Beach 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 Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
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.
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 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: Bimbadgen Lunch Tour with Helicopter Transfers
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour
Loop the Lake Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Art Gallery.
The Hill
Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.
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 East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Foreshore Park or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Merewether Beach
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle Showground
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Charlestown Square
- Maitland Showground
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Worimi Conservation Lands
- Dudley Beach
- Speers Point Park
- Fort Scratchley
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Watagans National Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Horseshoe Beach