Hamilton 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 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 City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Hamilton
Northern Star Hotel Hamilton
Nice old style pub, good eating options, room is adequate, bathroom facilities are okay, clean. Lots of dining options in the local lively area
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Tudor Inn Newcastle
No comment comfortable night sleep
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hamilton Executive Apartments
This property was very nice. We were comfortable. Check-in easy. Close to amenities. Everything we needed. Just one thing. Bed was comfortable, but needs updating in my view. Otherwise all was fine.
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Aircon was too loud
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Sound from Esplanade pedestrian traffic carried to room, a little disturbing.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
All services are very convenient and good... Just keep A/C on - the room may be smelly otherwise.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
