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 charming cafes or lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in The Junction
Little National Hotel Newcastle
The bed was the best! It was so comfortable and the room was clean. Great location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Amazing apartment I ever been. So modern n clean. Better than any apartment in Sydney. This is the best
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
The team were friendly and helpful, our room was very spacious and clean. We didn't get a chance to use the pool (only a quick overnight stay) but it all looked beautiful!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Staff was helpful. Location at the waterfront. Couple of decent restaurants close. Huge room with adjoining anteroom. 2 televisions in each room. Sink and refrigerator in room.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
QT Newcastle
Staff are great and the entire hotel was neat and clean!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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 Junction Travel Guide
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- University of Newcastle
- Foreshore Park
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Horseshoe Beach
- NEX
- Charlestown Square
- Pacific Dunes Golf Course
- Watagans National Park
- Maitland Showground
- Port Stephens Winery
- Speers Point Park
- Newcastle Civic Park
- King Edward Park
