Cooks Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Civic Park
Newcastle Civic 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 Art Gallery
Explore this museum to learn about every facet of Australian art, from its indigenous bark painting to ceramics and photography.
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.
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
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Top hotels in Cooks Hill
Crown on Darby
Impeccable. No pressure. Grear place to stay!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Oriental Hotel
Central to everything, we walked to the civic theatre to watch a show. Many options to eat out, 5 min drive to beach The pizzas at the ori are delicious, staff were all genuinely happy and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
The bed was the best! It was so comfortable and the room was clean. Great location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Very comfortable, well thought out and equiped. View is not good but the hotel is well located. Parking and coffee pods should be included in the cost. I dislike paying for extras.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
The team were friendly and helpful, our room was very spacious and clean. We didn't get a chance to use the pool (only a quick overnight stay) but it all looked beautiful!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cooks Hill
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Newcastle Ocean Baths or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.
