Bar Beach
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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 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.
Things to do
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
Top hotels in Bar Beach
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
The Executive Inn
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Jesmond Executive Villas
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
ibis Newcastle
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Art Gallery and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.
The Hill
Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.