The Junction Travel Guide
Newcastle
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Ocean Baths during your travels in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Enjoy an outing to Merewether Ocean Baths during your stay in Newcastle. Visit the lively bars or charming cafes in this walkable area.
Top hotels in The Junction
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room spotless Staff courteous. Bed a bit of a challenge. Very comfortable but hard to get up and around
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Crystalbrook Kingsley
The most comfortable mattress on the planet!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Staff were really welcoming.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Executive Inn
The reception staff seemed slightly rude when I requested towels for the pool, which I was told should have already been in the room (they weren't). Slightly confused, I asked if I was expected to use the bath towels for the pool as there were no separate pool towels in the room. The staff member ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Handy spot. Room was clean and bright. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
Nice clean room fully equipped kitchen
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Junction
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery 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 neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Newcastle City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
