Bar Beach
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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 savor 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
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Top hotels in Bar Beach
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
Crystalbrook Kingsley
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025
QT Newcastle
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
The Hill
The Hill is well-liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
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.
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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Newcastle City Centre
While visiting Newcastle City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall.
Newcastle East
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Newcastle Ocean Baths or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.
