Shortland
Newcastle
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.

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.

Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Things to do

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shortland

Shortland Budget Accommodation
Staff were great. There is a kitchen there but I didn't use it. I ate in the evenings and was very good value. It was very good value for money and my room and bed was fine. It had a kettle in the room.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

The Executive Inn
The convience of the location
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
it was a great stay and easy to access the hotel and rooms as well as the rooms being very clean and fresh.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Small room but with a big personality. Room was clean, stylish and bed was comfy. A bit of a tight squeeze for two but would be perfect for a solo trip. Housekeeping staff were lovely. Front desk staff were lukewarm but efficient.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Clean lovely rooms
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Dirty rooms, cockroaches, nightmare parking and friends who booked a room for 4 were given a room with one bed and told nothing could be done
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shortland

Mayfield
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Mayfield and you might want to plan a stop by Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground while you're in the area.

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.

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

Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

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.

