Swansea Heads
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.
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 Swansea Heads
The Executive Inn
They could tell you when booking that they were renovating. They could also give you a club card to use in the club to obtain club prices. I could have saved a bit if they had done this (or at least informed me of the savings.)
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
To start with the paid parking system is confusing and poorly handled by staff. So bad that the front counter staff didn't even know what code was needed to leave and return to the carpark on foot. Front counter staff were't friendly and vey impersonal. Access to the hotel and rooms id via a keypad ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
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
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Clean lovely rooms
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Location. Fthe Pool. Food and drink options
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swansea Heads
Blacksmiths
Travelers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Caves Beach
You might appreciate the beaches and restaurants in Caves Beach, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Wallarah National Park and Lake Macquarie are just a few notable stops.
Swansea
Though Swansea might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.
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.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Wallarah National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
