Kotara 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
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Hunter Valley All Inclusive Boutique Wine Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Kotara
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
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Breakfast was lovely, room was practical and the staff were lovely- one person went above and beyond by driving my friends to their hotel when they couldn't get an Uber after the event we attended
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
NOAH'S On The Beach
Beautiful location with the beach across the street. Staff very friendly and the rooms were serviced nicely each day. The rooms are somewhat older and could use a freshening up but it didn't take away from the experience,
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
QT Newcastle
Location is great for both shopping and walking over to the beach.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Executive Inn
Super convenient. All essentials. Room service awesome.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kotara
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.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Gateshead
Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf 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.
