Swansea Heads Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(558 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

4.5/5(500 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Activities

Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

AU$95
per adult
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

AU$100
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

AU$295
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

AU$140
per adult
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Boat Cruise Lake Macquarie

Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie

AU$140
per adult
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

AU$20
per adult
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington
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Our pick of the best Swansea Heads Hotel Deals

The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is AU$199 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Amazing place to stay with the family
"Clean, comfortable rooms. Lovely place to stay with the family. Looks good even in the rain. Different temps for the pools to keep everyone happy. Fast check in and check out. Family friendly, good location. Only recommendation is - Book ahead at the restaurant if you can as we missed out on the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$239 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We are a family of 5 . Also my parents came aswell so 7 all up . So got 2 rooms . 1st of all the customer service was great velet parking guys were amazing 👏 thank you so much for having us . Rooms were clean and that sea view was beautiful 😍 just 1 little thing . I wished there was kids meal like ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Rydges Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach
NOAH'S On The Beach
4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
The price is AU$229 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Noah's On The Beach
"We arrived early and the very friendly receptionist allowed us to check in. Our room was on level 5 facing the harbor, it was interesting watching the ships enter Newcastle Port. There is car parking under the building with an overflow outdoor section. Our only issue was a very small room fridge ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
ibis Newcastle
ibis Newcastle
3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is AU$117 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"My daughter and I came through for an event, and we absolutely loved staying at Ibis Newcastle. Staff were super nice and everything from booking, check in and out was handled perfectly. We will definitely be back for another stay or two."

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

ibis Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley
Crystalbrook Kingsley
4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$230 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (407 reviews)
"For the price of this room (Park view King room) the bed was not to standard."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$170 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (263 reviews)
"We called this room our "Star Trek" room as the tech in the room was quite amazing. The location was a bit off the beaten tourist track, but that was part of what we liked about it. Amazing view, close to the boardwalk on the water, exceptional staff and very comfy bed. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Swansea Heads

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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.

Caves Beach
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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.

Swansea
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Cams Wharf

Travellers like the parks in Cams Wharf, and Lake Macquarie is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cams Wharf
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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.

Belmont
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Catherine Hill Bay

If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Munmorah State Conservation Area and Catherine Hill Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Catherine Hill Bay
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Wangi Wangi

If you're spending some time in Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.

Wangi Wangi

Swansea Heads Travel Guide

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