Fern Bay

Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Foreshore Park

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 savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(1 review)

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

Merewether Ocean Baths
Newcastle featuring general coastal views

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 Ocean Baths

Things to do

Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

RM618
per adult
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

RM143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

RM93
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

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

RM810
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

RM261
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle

RM55
per adult
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
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Top hotels in Fern Bay

Fern Bay Motel
Fern Bay Motel
3 out of 5
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW
The price is RM326 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
RM326
RM359 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ...
8/10 Very Good! (379 reviews)
"Friendly & very helpful staff Unprompted, offered me a lift to the airport at 6:30am rather than having to wait for a cab Will definitely stay again next time I'm in Newcastle"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Fern Bay Motel
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is RM405 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM405
RM445 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (416 reviews)
"Fantastic gym, good coffee, very nice and clean."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 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 RM425 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
RM425
RM467 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"😊"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
4.5 out of 5
265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW
The price is RM439 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
RM439
RM439 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Salamander Bay. Enjoy free parking, a health club, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,454 reviews)
Loved the Oaks.
"We were very pleased with our stay at the Oaks. Convenient location. Very clean and well appointed. Comfy bed. Good bathroom lighting for makeup (i know that sounds trivial but anyone putting on makeup understands) and helpful, friendly staff. We will be staying there next time we are in the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is RM517 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM517
RM568 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas
Jesmond Executive Villas
4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
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! (1,841 reviews)
"Some road works at the moment but when finished it will be good"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Fern Bay

Newcastle showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and general coastal views

Stockton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.

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Mayfield

Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.

Mayfield
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The Hill

Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Hill
Newcastle showing a park

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.

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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 West
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Art Gallery and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

Cooks Hill

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