Bar Beach Travel Guide
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 walkable 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.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches 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.
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.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Top hotels in Bar Beach
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rooms were tiny but beautiful, especially the bed! Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
Just opposite to the beach and very good view from the room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Executive Inn
The rooms are very nice and the beds are comforable
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Great location, clean bright and airy.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
No hot water for showers in the morning, accessing the property is a nightmare aswell as parking.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Room was super clean and a lot nicer than we expected! And the best part it was safe, getting in and out and to your own room it was very secure. Absolutely amazing for the price and the areas around was so good for food and located somewhere convenient and close to everything you need. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Carrington
The beaches and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Carrington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall, a few notable attractions nearby.
