Charlestown 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 family-friendly 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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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 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.
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 Charlestown
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
The room was lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Panorama Motor Inn
Friendly greeting, clean room
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Charlestown Terrace
Great Location close to Charlestown Shopping Square in a quiet Street. Great Apartment lay with both bedrooms and both bathrooms upstairs. It has good amenities: TV Washing machine/dryer, 2 bathrooms, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, kettle etc, however cleanliness is lacking - it could do with a deep ...
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Loved the self check-in & out. Rooms clean and exactly what we needed for 1 night stay. Will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Always great, especially happy hour! Fab views and renovated rooms.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Charlestown
Gateshead
Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
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.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
