Charlestown
Newcastle
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable 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
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Top hotels in Charlestown
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Panorama Motor Inn
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Charlestown Terrace
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
Charlestown Executive Apartments
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Charlestown
Bennetts Green
While there might not be top attractions in Bennetts Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blacksmiths Beach and Charlestown Square.
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.
Cardiff
Cardiff is well-liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve.
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.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground 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.