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Newcastle

Newcastle’s True Crime Tour

Cultural and Theme Tours Evening Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: $34.00

TAKE A WALK ON THE CRIMINAL SIDE.Retrace the steps of the city's most ruthless men.Be seduced by the murky world...

The Hunters

Dave’s Tours – Hunter Region

Food and Wine Tours Full Day Sightseeing Tours

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dave's shows you the best of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley on their historic pub walks, beer and food matching...

A guide and client are standing on top of a sixth meter abseiling cliff in Watagans National Park

Walking Rivers Pty Ltd

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Newcastle NSW company, Walking Rivers, has a focus on showcasing the incredible kayaking, abseiling and bushwalking opportunities NSW National Parks...

Newcastle Beach

Newcastle Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: Free

Right at the heart of the action, this is one of our most popular beaches. With cafes, beach kiosks, Newcastle...

Girl entering the surf at with Catherine Hill Bay jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.2 kms | Price from: Free

Catherine Hill Bay is a State Heritage-listed historic coal mining village featuring a stunning patrolled beach, named twice as one...

Dixon Park Beach, Bathers Way

Dixon Park Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Free

Dixon Park Beach is a great beach for families. Located mid-way between Bar Beach and Merewether, it is also the...

King Edward Park from the air

King Edward Park

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

King Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863. Within the grounds was a bowling green and the...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover why the locals love living here and take Awaba Bay Foreshore walk. Listen to the birds first thing in...

Grass trees at Gap Creek, Monkey Face lookout area in Watagans National Park. Photo: Botanic Gardens

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville...

Marmong picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Ashley Deveridge

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nestled in the bush within Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, you’ll find idyllic Marmong picnic area. It’s perfect for families...

Wangi circuit walking track, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis.

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

This serene bushwalk through towering trees gives you the feeling you’re a million miles away from the suburbs, though it’s...

Newcastle Museum

Newcastle Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Free

Located in the historic Honeysuckle Railway workshops, the Museum is right in the heart of Newcastle. Newcastle Museum brings to...

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 9.2 kms | Price from: Free

Take the kids to the award-winning Lake Macquarie Variety Playground at Speers Point Park. This fully fenced, two-hectare playground caters...

The Narrow Place lookout, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

The Narrow Place lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

This lofty vantage point was named by the local Hall family, long-established landowner graziers. They would use the steep narrow...

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Werakata National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Werakata National Park in the Lower Hunter Valley is loved by locals. It's also close to Sydney, which makes for...

Back creek picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Back Creek Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Back Creek picnic area is a popular place for birthday celebrations and family gatherings. There are free gas barbecues,...

Turners walking track, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts some of the most scenic rainforest in the Newcastle region, and Turners walking track...

Palms circuit track

Palms circuit track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Re-energise under a canopy of cabbage tree palms on this meandering, short loop through the rainforest of Munmorah.You’ll feel revived...

A couple embracing the sunrise inside a beach cave

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Free

Caves Beach is the name of both a suburb and beach on the Swansea peninsula, roughly 30 kilometres south of...

Alexanders picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Alexanders picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Locals love this spot, and who could blame them? At the southern end of Awaba Bay Foreshore walk, Alexanders picnic...

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Deadmans Mountain Bike Loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Don’t be put off by its name, because Deadmans mountain bike loop offers a fun and active day for the...

Newcastle Art Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Free

Newcastle Art Gallery was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in March 1977 as the nation’s first purpose-built regional gallery. The...

People in Elizabeth Bay picnic area. Photo: John Spencer

Elizabeth Bay Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

It doesn’t get much better than this. Pack the hamper and enjoy a long, leisurely barbecue lunch with friends and...

Heaton views

Heaton State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.1 kms | Price from: Free

Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing spectacular lookouts that showcase views over the...

Looking along the cemetery walk. Photo: John Yurasek

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Minmi Cemetery, only a 200 metre stroll from the park’s main carpark, is a charming and fascinating piece of local...

Muirs lookout, Jilliby State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

No trip to Jilliby State Conservation Area would be complete without taking the time to enjoy awe-inspiring scenic views from...

Bathers Way Walk

The Bathers Way

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

Newcastle’s Bathers Way is one of the premier coastal walks in New South Wales, stretching six kilometres from Merewether Baths...

Heddon Greta Drive In

Heddon Greta Drive In

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 20.5 kms | Price from: $30.00

Enjoy the latest movie releases in the outdoor ambiance of Heddon Greta Drive In.You will need an FM car radio...

Bogey Hole, Newcastle

Bogey Hole

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

The Bogey Hole ocean pool is an Instagrammers dream, and a 'must see' attraction on the Newcastle coastline. Impressive at...

Leggy Point loop walking track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leggy Point loop walking track weaves through open coastal forest with some jaw-dropping coastal views in Glenrock State Conservation Area....

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 18.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Wallarah National Park makes for a great day trip from Newcastle, Gosford, or Sydney. This tiny park offers mountain biking...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 19.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.Glenrock embraces the last...

Tree Top adventure park, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

TreeTop Adventure Park

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 14.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Whether you're a pre-schooler or the company CEO, from the moment you're strapped into the safety harness you'll become an...

Welcome Walk, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

The Welcome Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Did you know mangroves are excellent fish nurseries? That there is a plant called sea celery? Or that saltmarsh is...

Village green picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Village Green Picnic Area and Playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Backyard not big enough? Why not use theirs. At Village Green picnic area in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, there's...

Riverside Park, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Riverside Park – Kooragang

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located at the northern end of Ash Island, near Newcastle, it's a blissfully peaceful spot with sheltered picnic tables and...

Burwood trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

From high on the escarpment, you can look down at historic Burwood Colliery. It was first excavated in the 19th...

Civic Park Newcastle

Civic Park Newcastle

Landmarks and Buildings National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Free

Iconic Civic Park is the green heart of the inner city, located proudly between Newcastle City Hall, the Newcastle Art...

TreeTop Adventure Park Newcastle

Treetops Adventure Newcastle

Amusement and Theme Parks National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 15.1 kms | Price from: $35.00

Treetops Adventure Newcastle is a home among the gum trees.Nestled within the beautiful Blue Gum Regional Park, and only 1...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Come and enjoy the blissful lake lifestyle at Lake Macquarie. Twice the size of Sydney Harbour, it's the biggest permanent...

Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870's stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along...

Bike riders on a Mountain bike trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14 kilometres of purpose-built bike trails and 20...

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.7 kms | Price from: Free

Blacksmiths Beach is a patrolled beach at the southern end of a sandy nine mile stretch of coastline. It's popular...

Our track

Go Karts Go Hunter Valley

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $20.00

Welcome to Go Karts Go Hunter Valley. The Hunter region's biggest, fastest and most exciting four-stroke go kart hire track...

Moonee Beach trail

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dotted with grass trees and with myriad birds winging across your path, this walk through coastal heathland is a delight.The...

Yuelarbah Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok/NSW Government

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Part of the Great North walk that stretches 250 kilometres from Newcastle to Sydney, the Yuelarbah walking track is one...

Palms picnic area in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Palms Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

While away a couple of hours in this shady, secluded Munmorah haven. With cabbage tree palms enclosing the area, it's...

Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Take a step back in history as well as a walk through nature. At the beginning of the Scotts Point...

Galdot

Wallis Creek Water Garden

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: Free

Wallis Creek Watergarden is a specialist nursery and open garden. They specialise primarily in Water Lilies, Lotus and Water Plants....

Linkage exhibition February 2021

Timeless Textiles Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

Timeless Textiles has a growing reputation as a key national centre for fibre arts and artisans.Based in the beautiful Hunter...

Astills Picnic Area, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Astills picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Astills picnic area is the ideal place for a feed. It's rarely busy, and the picnic tables let you sit...

Family playing on the river bank, Elizabeth Bay. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Munmorah State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Munmorah State Conservation Area is a park for all seasons. Beautiful craggy coastlines, tranquil bays, and dazzling ocean views make...

Historic Marthaville

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 23.9 kms | Price from: Free

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre plays host to a wide variety of events, exhibits and activities including Wine Country Bear...

View over Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.2 kms | Price from: Free

Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning...

View from Tea Tree picnic area and lookout. Photo: John Spencer

Tea Tree Picnic Area and Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Keen surfers will appreciate the sweeping views from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. Inspect the waves and then...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: Free

Situated approximately 30 kilometres North of Naracoorte, Cockatoo Lake is a favourite spot for yabbying, water skiing, walking and fishing.Free...

Heritage Gardens

Heritage Gardens Nursery and Cafe

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

Experience the Hunter's leading retail nursery, Heritage Gardens Nursery and Cafe. Heritage Gardens Nursery offers the largest selection of plants...

Lookouts abound at State Forests of the Watagans

State Forests of the Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

Watagan, Olney, Heaton, Awaba, Ourimbah and Wyong State Forests, collectively known as 'The Watagans' are part of a chain of...

Great North walk, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Watagans National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 14.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park boasts some of the country's finest rainforest scenery. Moss-covered walls and boulders, towering canopies of red cedar...

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