Carrington 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.
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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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 Carrington
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room was clean and well presented. Beautiful scent throughout the entire hotel. All the staff were friendly and attentive that I came across. All the staff were also very attractive.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Nice place to stay staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Staff were friendly and helpful, and room was clean.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
ibis Newcastle
The stay was nice and easy and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Executive Inn
Clean and comfortable. TV not working but that was apparently because of issues from a storm. Disturbed by noisy guests but that can happen anywhere. Very convenient location. Good food in adjoining club. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carrington
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.
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.
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.
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.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
