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.

Foreshore Park
Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront 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.

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

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Our pick of the best Swansea Hotel Deals

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Other neighbourhoods around Swansea

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- Nobbys Head Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Merewether Beach
- Newcastle Showground
- Norah Head Lighthouse
- Foreshore Park
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Blue Bay Beach
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Kooindah Waters Golf Club
- The Entrance Ocean Baths
- Charlestown Square
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Magenta Shores Beach
- Toowoon Bay Beach
- Westfield Tuggerah
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Newcastle City Hall
- Magenta Shores Golf Course
- Soldiers Beach
- Dudley Beach
- Watagans National Park
- Wyong Racecourse and Showground
- Worimi Conservation Lands