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Newcastle Memorial Walk ©
Scenic Walking Area
Newcastle Memorial Walk , Newcastle
4.8
Tours from $349
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours , Williamtown
4.6
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Fort Scratchley ©
Military Facility
Fort Scratchley , Newcastle
4.6
A large collection of guns, cannons, and military objects awaits you at Fort Scratchley. Set high on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and the
Tours from $12
Blackbutt Reserve
Playground
Blackbutt Reserve , Newcastle
4.6
Blackbutt Reserve provides a nature escape from Newcastle. Located in the southwest corner of the suburb of New Lambton, this reserve offers
Nobbys Beach ©
Beach
Nobbys Beach , Newcastle
4.8
Perfect your kite surfing skills at Nobbys Beach, the area’s safest and most popular beach. Lifeguards are on duty every day of the week here
Tours from $98

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5.0
Duration: 10 hours
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5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock
4.5
Duration: 10 minutes
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Newcastle

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While Newcastle is known for its coal exports, it's also made a name for itself with a cultural boom. Its vibrant art scene includes well-respected art galleries and the Hunter Writer's Center and hosts a range of festivals and events. The city's architecture is an eclectic blend of Victoria-era industrial buildings and modern business centers that adorn the harbor's coast. The town's steel industry has served as a backdrop for fictional settings, such as in the novel "Steel River" by Antoinette Eklund. Add Newcastle and other destinations in Australia to your travel itinerary using our Australia trip itinerary planning site.

Side trips from Newcastle

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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
Williamtown
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Hunter Valley Gardens ©
Garden
Hunter Valley Gardens
Pokolbin
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
Wine D Road Tours ©
Wine Tour / Tasting
Wine D Road Tours
Rosebrook
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Dolphin Swim Australia ©
Swim with Dolphins
Dolphin Swim Australia
Nelson Bay
4.8
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Newcastle

Merewether Beach ©
Beach
Merewether Beach
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
CoastXP ©
Dolphin / Whale Watching
CoastXP
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Bathers Way Coastal Walk
Scenic Walking Area
Bathers Way Coastal Walk
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Christ Church Cathedral ©
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Newcastle

Merewether Baths ©
Water Park
Merewether Baths
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Newcastle Beach ©
Beach
Newcastle Beach
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Dudley Beach ©
Beach
Dudley Beach
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Dixon Park Beach ©
Beach
Dixon Park Beach
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Newcastle

Newcastle Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Newcastle Museum
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Miss Porter's House ©
Specialty Museum
Miss Porter's House
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes
The Lock-Up ©
Specialty Museum
The Lock-Up
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Newcastle Art Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Beaches in Newcastle

Horseshoe Beach
Beach
Horseshoe Beach
3.4
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Walking Rivers ©
Kayaking / Canoeing
Walking Rivers
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tomaree Head ©
Wildlife Area
Tomaree Head
Shoal Bay
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Ivanhoe Wines ©
Winery / Vineyard
Ivanhoe Wines
Pokolbin
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Dolphin / Whale Watching
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Nelson Bay
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

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Where to stay in Newcastle

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Newcastle offers an extensive choice of accommodations, with the greatest choice available around the Hamilton East and Cooks Hill areas. Here you can find boutique hotels, hostels, and apartment rentals. Try a beachside residence for a great view of the harbor and quick access to the sand and sea. Farther out of town you will find RV parks and motels along the main roads. Newcastle's solid local train and bus service will take you between the sights and your accommodations in the city.
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