Blacksmiths Travel Guide
Newcastle
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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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Blacksmiths
The Executive Inn
Room really clean, housekeeping staff do a great job. Pool lovely, well kept. Issue with renovations in room above us that nobody told us about it at check in, d/w reception, apologies made, compensation given, just not what we'd expect, especially given good service on numerous previous visits. ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Great room, clean. Great location. Perfect for family stop over
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room spotless Staff courteous. Bed a bit of a challenge. Very comfortable but hard to get up and around
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Crystalbrook Kingsley
The most comfortable mattress on the planet!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
Room was clean. Entertainment was great, Foxtel movie etc. Just negative about room service. Coffee served in take away cups in rooms. $5 extra charge.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great hotel. Friendly staff and close to lots of places to eat and drink.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blacksmiths
Swansea
While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Ghosties Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
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.
Wangi Wangi
If you're spending some time in Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
