Rathmines 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 walkable 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.
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.
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.
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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
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.
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.
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
Cardiff
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Cardiff and you might want to plan a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve while you're in the area.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Newcastle Civic Theater
- University of Newcastle
- Merewether Beach
- Norah Head Lighthouse
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle Showground
- Watagans National Park
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Magenta Shores Beach
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Newcastle City Hall
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Charlestown Square
- Foreshore Park
- Kooindah Waters Golf Club
- Soldiers Beach
- Dudley Beach
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Wyong Racecourse and Showground
- Magenta Shores Golf Course
- Fort Scratchley
- Horseshoe Beach