Things To Do

Merewether/ Bar Beach

This one is a favorite beach. Kid friendly and there are cafes and bars nearby. You will need to bring your own towels, chairs, umbrellas etc...

Newcastle Beach

Close to all the recommended hotels, kid friendly and they have an amazing Kiosk with great coffee and food. Visit the Bogey Hole if open also! You will need to bring your own towels, chairs and umbrellas etc..

Darby Street

Cafes, shopping, bars, pubs etc...

Honeysuckle

Newcastle harbour is home to Honeysuckle, a major waterfront rejuvenation project transforming the previously industrial landscape. Working wharves are becoming places of play with the creation of foreshore promenades and open squares offering waterfront cafes and restaurants – all with glorious views.

Westfield Kotara

Shopping Centre

Charlestown Square

Shopping centre

Blackbutt Reserve

You will see Koalas here. Its also a great place to take kids if you are bringing.

Hunter Valley / Vineyards

We have organized a wine tasting in the Hunter Valley (Pokolbin) on Thursday the 12th of March for the day. Itinerary will be available upon your arrival in Newcastle. This is a full day trip with the bus picking you up between 8:30am - 9am.

Food & Drinks - Newcastle

Things to do in Newcastle

You can find other events and activities for things to do in Newcastle via this link

Things to do in Sydney

If you are planning on spending some time in Sydney, here is a link to some of the excursions you can do while you're there. If you want some of our own recommendations - start by walking around Darling Harbour where you can go through the Sydney Aquarium and Zoo. Then you can head over to The Rocks to see The Opera House and The Harbour Bridge (which you can climb - https://www.bridgeclimb.com), visit/eat at the fish markets, Bondi Beach, Taronga Zoo, visit the Blue Mountains, or shop the Pitt Street Mall. If you want help planning some of your days in Sydney, just reach out!