Newcastle Area Attractions

Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research...

Take a dip in the Bogey Hole, which was cut into ocean rocks by convict labour in 1819. You will realise the convicts amazing achievement when you see the waves crashing into the pool.

The Bogey Hole was constructed by order of...

This family run hotel, located in the heart of Newcastle's business and cultural district, is ideally situated for both business and leisure.

The CBD Hotel is the perfect venue for a great pub meal with super midweek...

Take a tour of Christ Church Cathedral and discover its rich history. A survivor of the Japanese submarine attack of WWII and the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake, Christ Church Cathedral is now a fully restored masterpiece. It is built on a site...

The Civic Theatre Newcastle is one of Australia's great historic theatres and hosts a wide range of musicals, plays, concerts, dance and other events each year in the nation's seventh largest city.

The Civic Theatre...

The site is considered to be of national heritage significance because it yields information relating to the second oldest city outside Sydney in Australia and the economic and industrial growth of the nation. With its rare evidence of a convict...

An exquisite array of unique and collectable paintings, sculptures and ceramic pieces together with works of colonial impressionism and the modern period can be found adorning the walls and exhibit spaces in this beautifully restored cottage-style...

Dixon Park Beach has Council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday during swimming season and volunteer members of Dixon Park Surf Lifesaving Club providing beach patrols on Sundays during the swimming season.

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Start the day with an excellent coffee or a Spanish-style hot chocolate at this sun-drenched cafe overlooking Newcastle Beach. When the temperature soars, stop in for the best gelato in town.

Enjoy friendly service with a view....

There is so much to do at Fort Scratchley Historic Site. Experience Newcastle's history at its best at this national historic landmark.

Enjoy a stroll around the site to soak in the history, taking in the breathtaking views,...

Go Karts Go is an amusement park with go karts, a shop and video games. All members of the family, from three to 90 years, can have a fun time. The tracks are fully controlled and supervised with safety the key factor.

Go Karts...

Harry's Cafe De Wheels goes back to the Depression years of the late 1930s, when a Sydneysider opened a caravan cafe which became popular a part of the city's nightlife with his late-night meals, particularly pies with peas and crumbed...

Hotel Delany has earned a fine reputation for service, style and value. Known to most simply as the 'Del', patrons from all walks of life will find everything to make their visit enjoyable and memorable - and what's more, they'll...

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation sanctuary, providing a habitat for over 250 wildlife species. Located on 45 hectares of Ramsar listed wetlands, it is the perfect nature-based tourism destination to explore, discover and relax and is...

King Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863. Within the grounds was a bowling green and the Obelisk, built as a navigational marker in 1850; the focal point is a Victorian rotunda.

The park has spectacular...

King Street Hotel has three levels, with rooms rooms where you can enjoy a variety of atmospheres late into the night.

Level 1: The Street Level is renowned for its energy and great performances, with a house party vibe Friday,...

The Lock-Up was the Newcastle Police Station from 1861 until its closure in 1982. Listed in the NSW Heritage Register, the Lock-Up building is believed to be the only example in NSW that includes the work of three of the State's important early...

After more than two centuries of operation, the Port of Newcastle remains a globally recognised hub.

Explore the rich maritime history of Newcastle and the Hunter River, and learn about the Port's importance to the...

Merewether Beach, home of four times World Surfing Champion, Mark Richards and Malibu Surfboard Riding Champion, Martin McMillan. No doubt this is part of the reason that Merewether Beaches National Surfing Reserve was declared in March 2009. The...

Merewether Surfhouse offers a range of services from relaxed food and beverages during the day at the cafe and kiosk, to exquisite lunch and dinner at the restaurant, Surfhouse Grill. Scenic drinks can be enjoyed atop the Surfhouse's...