The Junction Travel Guide

Newcastle

A sunset over a rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore and a chain barrier in the foreground.

Things to do

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

฿1,993
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

฿2,345
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Picture 3 for Activity Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

฿797
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

฿4,199
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Newcastle: Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Newcastle: Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music

฿2,814
per adult
Newcastle: Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board

Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board

฿1,149
per adult
Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board
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Top hotels in The Junction

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is ฿3,942 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,942
฿4,337 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (835 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, definitely staying there again"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is ฿4,722 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,722
฿5,194 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (562 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay. The room was so cozy and beautifully decorated, nice and roomy and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

QT Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is ฿5,146 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,146
฿5,661 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
NOAH'S On The Beach
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is ฿4,244 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿4,244
฿4,669 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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)
"Great stay and will be back"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is ฿2,209 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,209
฿2,430 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
Jesmond Executive Villas
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 ฿3,876 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,876
฿4,264 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel was very nice. More upscale than typical holiday inn express hotels. Great breakfast included. The location was good but no real view to see. It was a city hotel but close to everything. The front desk staff were very friendly."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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Where to stay in The Junction

Find the best The Junction areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a clear blue lagoon, a sandy beach, and a bridge connecting two land masses.

Swansea

While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

A beach with clear water, a lifeguard tower, and a building labeled 'Merewether Ocean Baths'.

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.

A vineyard with grapevines in front of a historic building with arched windows and a brick facade.

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.

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.

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