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
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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
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
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 lively bars.

Newcastle Showground

Things to do

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

HK$365
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

HK$1,923
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Ocean Explorer Tour from Lake Macquarie

Ocean Explorer Tour from Lake Macquarie

HK$516
per adult
Ocean Explorer Tour from Lake Macquarie
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

HK$177
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

HK$521
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Boat Cruise Lake Macquarie

Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie

HK$731
per adult
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
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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$996 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
HK$996
HK$1,096 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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)
Staff go above and beyond

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$1,125 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
HK$1,125
HK$1,238 total
5 Feb - 6 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! (1,000 reviews)
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$1,161 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
HK$1,161
HK$1,277 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
Location, clean rooms

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Crystalbrook Kingsley
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is HK$591 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$591
HK$650 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,921 reviews)
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$949 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$949
HK$1,047 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (612 reviews)
Staff at front desk a lovely and rooms are convenient. Library is perfect for meetings and work being done in peace

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Little National Hotel 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$747 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$747
HK$822 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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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