Things to Do in Newcastle

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#1Hunter Valley Wine, Cheese, Chocolate & Spirits Tour

Picture yourself exploring the Hunter Valley, home to over 150 wineries from internationally renowned cellar doors to family owned wineries. Our Zepher Tours...

Duration 6h+ Free Cancellation

4.4 of 5 (8 reviews)

The price now is

¥15,064

per adult

Hunter Valley Wine, Cheese, Chocolate & Spirits Tour

#2Worimi Sand Dunes ATV Tour

Take on the sands of Stockton Beach with an ATV ride that carries you across some of the biggest dunes around. This outing lets you challenge yourself on the...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation

5 of 5 (6 reviews)

The price now is

¥9,257

per adult

Worimi Sand Dunes ATV Tour

#3Craft Beer Walking Tour with Tastings

Dive into the drink culture of New South Wales as you explore the beer scene in Newcastle. With an in-the-know guide leading the way, visit brewhouses, beer ...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation

The price now is

¥7,574

per adult

Craft Beer Walking Tour with Tastings

#4Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Party Like Royalty in Newcastle

Head to the harbor and prepare for a new kind of bar crawl in Newcastle. Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation

The price now is

¥2,176

per traveler

Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Party Like Royalty in Newcastle

#5Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea

You have the river on one side of Newcastle and the sea on the other, yet in between are countless hidden gems. Come see for yourself! Download the Let’s Roa...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation

The price now is

¥2,176

per traveler

Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea

#6Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket

Visit: Fighter World, 49 Medowie Rd, Williamtown, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2318 AustraliaAt Fighter World innovation and change are a way of life and t...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation

The price now is

¥3,551

per traveler

Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket

#7Hunter Valley Wine Cheese Tour in Small-Groups from Sydney

Sip, slurp, and sample your way around on this interactive, entertaining, and informative Hunter Valley tours escapade. Departing Sydney, we head out over th...

Duration 11h Free Cancellation

4.4 of 5 (4 reviews)

The price now is

¥14,728

per adult

Hunter Valley Wine Cheese Tour in Small-Groups from Sydney

#8Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Explore the beautiful North Coast region of Port Stephens on this day tour from Sydney. Board a luxury cruise boat, spot a pod of dolphins and try your hands...

Duration 10h 45m Free Cancellation

3.6 of 5 (4 reviews)

The price now is

¥16,748

per adult

Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

#9Hunter Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight

Step aboard and fly with Australia's oldest and most experienced ballooning company. Admire spectacular views of the Hunter Valley's vineyards from the air a...

Duration 5h Free Cancellation

5 of 5 (2 reviews)

The price now is

¥25,163

per adult

Hunter Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight

#10Hunter Valley À La Carte Lunch by Helicopter

Our most popular and highly exclusive package, this Hunter Valley wine tour gives you the red carpet treatment, with that superstar door-to-door experience. ...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation

The price now is

¥63,119

per adult

Hunter Valley À La Carte Lunch by Helicopter

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Guide to Exploring around Newcastle

Nobbys Head Beach

Overlooked by a 19th-century lighthouse atop a rocky headland, this beach and its long breakwater wall are perfect for sunset strolls and romantic moments.

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Merewether Ocean Baths

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

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Christ Church Cathedral

Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.

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Fort Scratchley

Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.

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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.

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Newcastle Art Gallery

Explore this museum to learn about every facet of Australian art, from its indigenous bark painting to ceramics and photography.

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Maritime Centre

Study the extensive collection of maritime artifacts and records to learn about two centuries of harbor activity in this scenic portside museum.

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Newcastle Museum

Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.

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Where to stay in Newcastle

Warners Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Warners Bay. You might consider a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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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 Blacksmiths Beach are just a few notable stops.

Beach ViewFamily-FriendlyRomantic

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Belmont

Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Blacksmiths Beach while you're exploring the area.

SpasFamily-FriendlyWalking

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Swansea

Though Swansea might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Blacksmiths Beach.

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Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Ocean Baths or Merewether Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Toronto

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

SeafoodShoppingRelaxing

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