Swansea Heads

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Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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 featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Merewether Beach

5/5(6 reviews)

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

Merewether Beach
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

Blacksmiths Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 which includes a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Merewether Ocean Baths
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

Foreshore Park

5/5(1 review)

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 savor its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle featuring general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

5/5(2 reviews)

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

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

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

￥27,903
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

￥9,573
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

￥3,255
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

￥38,196
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle

￥1,915
per adult
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

￥11,009
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
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Swansea Heads Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ￥14,712 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥14,712
￥16,329 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (443 reviews)
"Great vibe staying in the Honeysuckle area. Just around the corner from the train station makes it convenient. Great floor to work in, great gym and hi tech rooms"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ￥13,384 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥13,384
￥14,722 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Location and rooms where good, great bed"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ￥18,455 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥18,455
￥20,301 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,000 reviews)
"After a mixup with our meal at dinner, David stepped up and rectified the situation to our satisfaction. Thank you David"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Rydges Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is ￥15,826 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥15,826
￥17,409 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and of a good size. Handy to walk to McDonald Jones Stadium."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
The price is ￥8,686 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
￥8,686
￥9,555 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,850 reviews)
"Overall is good. Like the location and the surroundings."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Jesmond Executive Villas
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥8,805 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
￥8,805
￥9,686 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Room ok, queen bed with single blanket not great ! No hand towels. Shower was good. No enough pillows."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

ibis Newcastle
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Other neighborhoods around Swansea Heads

3 hours drive from sydney

Caves Beach

You might appreciate the beaches and restaurants in Caves Beach, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Lake Macquarie and Catherine Hill Beach are just a few notable stops.

Caves Beach
Rock formations in NSW 👌🏼

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.

Swansea
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

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.

Belmont
Afternoon walks at Cathrine Hill Bay. #beach #jetty #australia #ocean #myfavoutiteplace #blue #beachbound

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.

Catherine Hill Bay
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Bennetts Green

While there might not be top attractions in Bennetts Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blacksmiths Beach and Charlestown Square.

Bennetts Green
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Toronto

Lake views, cafes, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

Toronto

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