Kotara

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle featuring a sandy beach

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.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Foreshore Park

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.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle which includes 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

Things to do

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

P14,978
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

P3,191
per adult
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

P2,628
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

P11,074
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

P3,483
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

P14,978
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
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Top hotels in Kotara

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is P6,134 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P6,134
P6,748 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
"My partner and I had a fantastic time here. Staff were great, clean room, parking, comfortable bed, nice and quiet location. Beach is a bit further away but still 5/5. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is P8,142 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P8,142
P8,957 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Breakfast over priced for what you get, especially having to pay for coffees on top."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is P7,874 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
P7,874
P8,662 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
"Stay was lovely but rooms need a mirror in the main room so not dependent on only one mirror in the bathroom. We commented on this need from both of our rooms."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is P6,972 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P6,972
P7,669 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"Staff super friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

QT Newcastle
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is P5,671 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P5,671
P6,239 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"I'm travelling for work. There is lots of space in the room and I can easily work in there. Everything is modern & clean. The bed is comfortable. The staff are friendly and professional. I've stayed there multiple times and will go back."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel 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 P7,438 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P7,438
P8,182 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Ocean view room, easy access to the beach, convenient location to walk to restaurants, hotel is looking tired for the rate being charged"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Kotara

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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.

New Lambton
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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants, and spas are some highlights of Charlestown. Make a stop by Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring.

Charlestown
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Broadmeadow

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

Broadmeadow
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Gateshead

Travelers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gateshead
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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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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

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