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Newcastle

D Swansea town to sea close pan
D Swansea town to sea close pan
Panorama from Newcastle, NSW Australia
So our Hunter Valley bird (myself and Dick Jenkin ) photography workshop is in full swing. We’ve taken our group to a number of coastal locations and provided some interesting challenges for them to overcome as they juggle shutter speed, aperture, iso, exposure compensation, spot v matrix metering, bright light, shadows and wind and movement. The group are lapping it all up and producing some awesome images as we now commence the second half of the workshop out in the bush. We’re now enjoying the pleasures of the Hunter Valley vineyards as we continue our quest to find elusive species and have some fun and learning along the way. As we were leaving Newcastle and heading west we called into the Blackbutt Reserve (a must see if you are in the area) an scooted the awesome aviaries and displays. All free to the public I might add. Outside the reserve I was stalking some rosellas along a creek bed when this shot presented. A little tricky having to manually focus through leaves but I love the softness the surrounding bush gave to the early morning light. Nikon D800 Nikkor 400 f/4 VR 1/640s @ f/4 ISO 2500

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

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.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Merewether Beach

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

Merewether Beach
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

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
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

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
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
#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there.

Newcastle Showground

Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Newcastle Showground

Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

฿723
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

฿2,126
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

฿1,488
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

฿2,019
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

฿723
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Boat Cruise Lake Macquarie

Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie

฿2,976
per adult
Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie
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Top hotels in New Lambton

The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,017 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
฿4,017
฿4,418 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff go above and beyond

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

The Executive Inn
General Roberts Hotel

General Roberts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
258 Lambton Road New Lambton NSW
The price is ฿1,972 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿1,972
฿2,170 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a bar/lounge. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (240 reviews)
The room was spacious, but the amenities could have been better. The pub and bistro downstairs had good service.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

General Roberts Hotel
Chapel Heights Apartments

Chapel Heights Apartments

3.5 out of 5
10 Grinsell St New Lambton NSW
The price is ฿6,334 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
฿6,334
฿6,334 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Westfield Kotara are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Perfect for what we needed

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Chapel Heights Apartments
The Duke of Wellington Hotel

The Duke of Wellington Hotel

2.5 out of 5
69 Regent Street New Lambton NSW
The price is ฿2,192 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
฿2,192
฿2,411 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and climate control. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle International Hockey Centre ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Good value for money.

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Duke of Wellington Hotel
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is ฿4,537 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿4,537
฿4,990 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St Newcastle NSW
The price is ฿4,036 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿4,036
฿4,440 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
Location, clean rooms

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Crystalbrook Kingsley
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Other neighbourhoods around New Lambton

Landscape of Newcastle city taken at twilight. View from Stockton beach.

Broadmeadow

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

Broadmeadow
Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge

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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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
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

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
Newcastle cathedral west

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 West
Old ship

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.

Newcastle City Centre

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