Kotara Travel Guide

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(1 review)

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

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.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

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.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Things to do

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

฿6,296
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

฿2,134
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

฿8,515
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

฿2,454
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle

฿427
per adult
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

฿726
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Kotara

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿3,195 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,195
฿3,514 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ฿2,939 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,939
฿3,232 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Nice clean property to stay. Close to transport"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿4,021 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,021
฿4,423 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were great. Beautiful view from our room. Comfortable bed. Spa bath not suitable to get in and out of for a shower."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Rydges Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is ฿3,475 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,475
฿3,822 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great for all the family, my daughters and I stay once or twice a year."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,852 reviews)
"Room was large, cleverly designed and well equiped with full size fridge. Property is close to a good bush walking trail that I used for exercise. To limit intermittent air conditioner fan noise at rear of ground floor apartments windows had to be closed tightly. The windows seal well but then prevent ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ฿1,890 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿1,890
฿2,079 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
2 night stay at Ibis, Newcastle
"A typical Ibis facility, if you have stayed in one before you know what to expect. Smallish room and bathroom, fridge, TV, Kettle, etc. OK for a couple of nights when travelling. Can get paid breakfast downstairs."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

ibis Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Kotara

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New Lambton

Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Charlestown
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Adamstown

Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.

Adamstown
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
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Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
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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.

Merewether

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