Travel Guide of Newcastle in Australia by Influencers and Travelers

The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas.

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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Newcastle

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1 - Bogey Hole

The Bogey Hole, also known as the Commandant's Baths, is a heritage-listed sea bath in Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. It is thought to be the oldest surviving European construction in the city area. The pool was hewn from a sandstone/conglomerate rock shelf at the base of cliffs near Shepherds Hill.

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2 - Merewether

Merewether is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 3 km from Newcastle's central business district with a population of around 11,000. The suburb stretches 3 km from Merewether Beach in the east to Adamstown in the west.

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3 - Helicopter Tours in Newcastle

10 km away

Your local pilot will keep you well informed of all the top Newcastle sights including ANZAC Memorial walk, Bar Beach, Merewether Baths and McDonald Jones Stadium. Departing from Newcastle Harbour you'll instantly be treated to amazing views of the Newcastle forsehore and coastline. There's no better way to see the sights of Newcastle then from the air!

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4 - Stockton

Stockton is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 600 m from Newcastle's central business district. It is the only residential suburb of the City of Newcastle that lies north of the Hunter River.

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5 - Hunter Region

The Hunter Region, also commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is a region of New South Wales, Australia, extending from approximately 120 km to 310 km north of Sydney.

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6 - Culinary Tour in Newcastle

10 km away

Come on board and discover why the Hunter Region is one of the most highly awarded wine regions in Australia. Taste the crisp Verdelhos, fruity Semillons and reds this region is famous for as well as palate refreshing craft beers, creamy cheeses and locally made chocolates in this full day tour with fresh local gourmet produce for lunch. Relax and enjoy the friendly small group atmosphere and great music aboard on our public shared tour on a 20 seat minibus (air-conditioning and sound system) as you make new friends and learn about the rich wine making history of this picturesque region.

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7 - Newcastle Beach

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8 - Merewether Beach

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9 - Surfing Lessons in Newcastle

10 km away

Find your passion for surfing with other like-minded women during this awesome four week learn to surf program designed by women, for women. With 1 x 90 min lesson a week over four weeks our unique program ensures you really do learn to surf. Run in small groups so you get the most out of each lesson, you'll meet like minded women in your area and be coached by some of the best female surf coaches in the country. No matter your surf level, body type or capability we have clinics for every woman who wants to give it a go. So start your surfing journey today!

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10 - Stockton Beach

22 km away

Stockton Beach is located north of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. It is 32 km long and stretches from Stockton, to Anna Bay. Over many years Stockton Beach has been the site of numerous shipwrecks and aircraft crash sites. In World War II it was fortified against a possible attack by Imperial Japanese forces.

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11 - Caves Beach

24 km away

Caves Beach is a locality on the Swansea peninsula between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area. The locality is named for the large number of caves on the nearby coastline. It has a surfing beach which is popular with the local surfers. It is highly popular for spearfishing, with the premier target species being the elusive red morwong. The traditional custodians of the land were the Awabakal people. Local businesses include a resort, restaurants, convenient stores, IGA, Cafés, butchers, gelato store.

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12 - Dolphin Watching in Newcastle

10 km away

Prebook to save time and see humpback whales in their natural habitat on this whale-spotting cruise from Newcastle. Board an eco-tourism boat and hit the open waters to observe humpbacks in the wild, learning about their natural behaviors via the commentary as the boat maintains a respectful distance. Plus, watch for dolphins and seals, and admire the coastal scenery as you hear details on local landmarks, culture, and history. - See humpback whales in the wild on a whale watching cruise from Newcastle - Prebook to secure a place at a time and day that fits your vacation schedule - View humpbacks and learn about them, and the coastal scenery, from a guide - Includes wet-weather gear and choice of departures for flexibility - CoastXP is an Accredited quality and sustainable tourism business

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13 - Catherine Hill Bay

29 km away

Catherine Hill Bay is a coastal bay and village on the southern peninsula forming Lake Macquarie, south of the Pacific Ocean entrance channel at Swansea in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

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14 - Anna Bay

29 km away

Anna Bay is the name of a suburb, a town and a bay in the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.

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15 - Sandboarding in Newcastle

10 km away

Quad bike and sand board the Worimi Sand Dunes, the largest coastal sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. This 1.5-hour aboriginal culture, quad bike and sand board experience is only a short drive from Port Stephens on the New South Wales north coast. Stopping atop the high dunes, you'll be provided with a 360’ view of the lands and a verbal presentation of the traditional occupation and uses of the land. Fresh water lagoons and midden sites (tool and burial sites) can be spied from this vantage point.

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16 - Dora Creek

31 km away

Dora Creek is a small rural suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, located west of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales and north of the town of Morisset.

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17 - Morisset

33 km away

Morisset is a commercial centre and suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, and is located west of Lake Macquarie just off the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway.

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18 - One Mile Beach

36 km away
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19 - Nelson Bay

42 km away

Nelson Bay is a significant township of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.

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20 - Shoal Bay NSW

43 km away

Shoal Bay is the most eastern suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern shore of Port Stephens, adjacent to the bay of the same name at the entrance to the port.

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