Wakefield 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 waterfront 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
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
Top hotels in Wakefield
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
The Executive Inn
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wakefield
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
Wallsend
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Wallsend. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Blackbutt Reserve and Newcastle International Hockey Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Bennetts Green
Though Bennetts Green may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blacksmiths Beach and Charlestown Square.