Newcastle - things to see & do
Parks & Nature
Hunter Wetlands Centre
1 Wetlands PlA tranquil place to visit and see the wetlands wildlife.
A beautiful spot for a picnic with ocean views featuring a kids playground.
52 locals recommend
King Edward Park
Reserve RoadA beautiful spot for a picnic with ocean views featuring a kids playground.
Jesmond Park Playground
242 Newcastle RdA large park close by with cycle tracks and playground equipment.
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackStunning scenery and ocean views.
Hunter Wetlands National Park
Spoonbill Cafe
1 Wetlands PlArts & Culture
Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop WayLearn about the history of protecting the coastline during the war years with a visit to the museum on site.
103 locals recommend
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdLearn about the history of protecting the coastline during the war years with a visit to the museum on site.
A large collection of Australian art is housed here, as well as visiting exhibitions from Australia and overseas.
99 locals recommend
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StA large collection of Australian art is housed here, as well as visiting exhibitions from Australia and overseas.
Miss Porter's House
434 King StFood Scene
Darby Street
Darby Street
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetLocal eat street with pubs and entertainment
Scratchleys on the Wharf
200 Wharf RdBar Petite
5 King StMerewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeDon Beppino's Restaurant
45 Railway St
The Wickham Boatshed
91 Hannell StDoes home delivery (and pick up available) of the freshest fruit and veggies and has a great selection of meats, cheeses and artisan bread and flowers. Just a few minutes drive up the road in Sandgate.
Pop in for a coffee, a meal or a takeaway.
Newcastle Food & Flower Markets
1 Rural DrDoes home delivery (and pick up available) of the freshest fruit and veggies and has a great selection of meats, cheeses and artisan bread and flowers. Just a few minutes drive up the road in Sandgate.
Pop in for a coffee, a meal or a takeaway.
Bottlemart - Shortland Hotel
269 Sandgate RdSticky Rice Thai Restaurant Wickham
116 Hannell St
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetEnjoy a drink, watch the sunset, have dinner at their new restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
95 Hannell StEnjoy a drink, watch the sunset, have dinner at their new restaurant.
Bar Sole’ & Cafe Apéritifo,
Open early for the coffee lovers.
Enjoy Tuscan inspired flavours and fresh focaccia baked on the premises.
Tighes Hill
Bar Sole’ & Cafe Apéritifo,
Open early for the coffee lovers.
Enjoy Tuscan inspired flavours and fresh focaccia baked on the premises.
A great spot to watch the waves while enjoying a coffee or a meal.
107 locals recommend
Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeA great spot to watch the waves while enjoying a coffee or a meal.
For budget friendly dine in or take away - Raj’s Corner is a local favourite serving up fresh authentic Indian food. BYO (no corkage)
7 locals recommend
Raj's Corner
116 Beaumont StFor budget friendly dine in or take away - Raj’s Corner is a local favourite serving up fresh authentic Indian food. BYO (no corkage)
Sightseeing
Nobbys Lighthouse
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys Rd
Bar Beach
Shopping
Catch a movie, enjoy a meal and entertainment or hit the shops for a bargain.
107 locals recommend
Westfield Kotara
Northcott Drive Catch a movie, enjoy a meal and entertainment or hit the shops for a bargain.
Reading Cinemas, food court and restaurants, bowling and plenty of shopping.
132 locals recommend
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StReading Cinemas, food court and restaurants, bowling and plenty of shopping.
Jesmond Central
28 Blue Gum RdLocal shopping close by accommodation
Everything Else
Great family friendly menu and indoor and outdoor play equipment to keep the kids amused.
Entertainment on the weekends.
Bottlemart - Shortland Hotel
269 Sandgate RdGreat family friendly menu and indoor and outdoor play equipment to keep the kids amused.
Entertainment on the weekends.
Shortland Waters Golf Club
90 Vale St