Wakefield 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.
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.
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.
Horseshoe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Wakefield
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Very clean room with all the facilities and very good bed
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
One of our pillows is mouldy. We only realise the morning we woke up and we saw the end of the pillow. The body wash in the shower is empty. My 5yr old daughter burn her ankle in the baby jumping castle when she did her first slide. So she did not get to enjoy much as she had pain on her foot. We ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Executive Inn
Nice and clean facility.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Clean new room, great area. Loved our stay!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
Great location and very comfortable but cleanliness left a little to be desired Was great for what we needed for and the staff were awesome
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
The staff were very helpful. Facilities were great however, rooms were a little dated but had all the necessary amenities for a short stay.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wakefield
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Wangi Wangi
If you're spending some time in Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
Gateshead
Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Charlestown
Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.
