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
#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
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

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$1,926
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$517
per adult
Ocean Explorer Tour from Lake Macquarie
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
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
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

HK$177
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in Bar Beach

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$810 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
HK$810
HK$905 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (588 reviews)
Really like this place. Rooms small but efficient, hotel well located near waterfront walking paths.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is HK$997 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$997
HK$1,097 total
1 Feb - 2 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! (1,006 reviews)
Staff very pleasant and efficient

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Rydges Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is HK$865 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$865
HK$951 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (999 reviews)
Friendly staff great pools and outdoor area.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is HK$433 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
HK$433
HK$476 total
9 Feb - 10 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! (1,912 reviews)
Room very clean, everything we needed there. Great location for public transport and shops.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
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$813 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$813
HK$894 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Nice hotel, very friendly staff, good location

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Mercure Newcastle

Mercure Newcastle

4 out of 5
Corner Of King And Steel Streets Newcastle West NSW
The price is HK$642 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
HK$642
HK$706 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
Staff were extremely helpful. Location was good. Room was good only the bathroom needed to be improved

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Mercure 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
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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
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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
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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
Newcastle which includes a garden

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
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Hamilton

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

Hamilton

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