Bar Beach

Newcastle

Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
Bar Beach which includes a beach, landscape views and general coastal views
Bar Beach showing surfing, surf and general coastal views
Bar Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

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.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Merewether Beach

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

Merewether Beach
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle which includes general coastal views

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.

Newcastle Ocean Baths
#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there.

Newcastle Showground

Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.

Newcastle Showground

Things to do

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

HK$384
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

HK$186
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

HK$2,022
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

HK$548
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

HK$186
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

HK$517
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
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Top hotels in Bar Beach

The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is HK$889 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$889
HK$978 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent room rate

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Executive Inn
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$800 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$800
HK$800 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ...
7.6/10 Good! (877 reviews)
It was very nice, clean

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$867 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$867
HK$954 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
Very clean and tidy close to the restaurants

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street Newcastle West NSW
The price is HK$575 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$575
HK$633 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Super friendly service at check in and breakfast and check out, clean rooms and the best ibis I’ve stayed in to date!

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

ibis Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street Newcastle West NSW
The price is HK$736 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$736
HK$809 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great black out blinds. Courteous desk staff.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$1,139 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$1,139
HK$1,253 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Rydges Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach

Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

Cooks Hill
ANZAC Memorial Bridge which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

The Hill

The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.

The Hill
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

Merewether
Newcastle cathedral west

Newcastle West

Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle West
Old ship

Newcastle City Centre

If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge

Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton

Bar Beach