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Newcastle’s True Crime Tour

Newcastle’s True Crime Tour

Cultural and Theme Tours Evening Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 14.5 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: 13.3 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...

people sitting in rafts on the Snowy River.

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: 12.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Walking Rivers is a premier Australian tour company offering fully guided outdoor adventures for small groups. Catering to inbound tourists,...

People in Elizabeth Bay picnic area. Photo: John Spencer

Elizabeth Bay picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.1 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...

City of Newcastle

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.6 kms | Price from: Free

With its distinctive and architecturally significant Art Deco pavilion, Newcastle Ocean Baths is one of the city's outstanding historic landmarks...

Cooks Hill Gallery

Cooks Hill Galleries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: Free

Established in 1975, Cooks Hill Galleries is one of Australia's leading commercial art galleries. An exquisite array of unique and...

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

Riverside Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

What better place to set up for a day of exploring than Riverside Park? Located at the northern end of...

Surfers at sunrise with jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.2 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...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Sunset Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

Centennial Park, Newcastle

Centennial Park

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 12.6 kms | Price from: Free

In the heart of inner city Cooks Hill, the charming Centennial Park offers a Victorian rotunda, modern playground, fragrant flower...

Newcastle Museum

Newcastle Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 13.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 13.2 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...

Nobbys Beach and Lighthouse

Nobbys Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 15.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nobbys Lighthouse is an active lighthouse established on Nobbys Head in Newcastle in 1854 to guide vessels into the Hunter...

Maker store and studio Newcastle

Maker Store and Studio

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 12.7 kms | Price from: Free

Maker store and studio is a retail experience that showcases local makers both locally and globally. Clothing, skincare, jewellery, floral...

Convict Lumberyard Newcastle

Convict Lumberyard

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 14.4 kms | Price from: Free

Hidden behind a framework of rusting steel in the heart of Newcastle, the Convict Lumber Yard represents one of the...

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

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.0 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...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 2.3 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...

Palms circuit track

Palms circuit track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.1 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...

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

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.3 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...

Lead Light Tower

Leading Light Tower

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ever wondered why there is a castle in a high corner of the city? Located at the intersection of Brown...

Dixon Park Beach, Bathers Way

Dixon Park Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.4 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...

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

Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.3 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...

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Abicus

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 13.3 kms | Price from: Free

Since 2000, an independently owned and meticulously curated destination of discovery by way of new vinyl, music books, eyewear and...

Obelisk, Newcastle

Obelisk

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Obelisk is one of Newcastle's oldest navigational markers. The first navigational marker on the site was built in 1820...

Civic Park Newcastle

Civic Park Newcastle

Landmarks and Buildings National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.0 kms | Price from: Free

Blacksmiths Beach is a beautiful, family‑friendly stretch of golden sand at the southern end of Lake Macquarie's nine‑mile coastline. Enjoy...

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

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.8 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...

Stencilled fabric kookaburra and waratah made by Ella Porter

Miss Porter’s House Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: $0.00

Miss Porter's House Museum is a Newcastle treasure. Take a step back into history in the heart of the city....

King Edward Park from the air

King Edward Park

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Children play on the swings at Village Green picnic area and playground, Blue Gum Hills Regional

Village Green picnic area and playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Backyard not big enough? Why not use ours, at Village Green picnic area and playground in Blue Gum Hills Regional...

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

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.0 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...

A ranger and a visitor walking along a boardwalk surrounded by mangroves in Hunter Wetlands National

Hunter Wetlands National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 20.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

It's hard to believe Hunter Wetlands National Park, a haven for nature-lovers, is so close to the city of Newcastle....

Moonee Beach trail

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.4 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...

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

Palms picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.0 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...

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

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.5 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...

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

Tea Tree picnic area and lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.6 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...

Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.9 kms | Price from: Free

The iconic Merewether Beach is home to the international surfing competition, Surfest. It is part of a beach reserve that...

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

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.8 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....

Newcastle Beach

Newcastle Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Stockton sandspit

Stockton sandspit

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Just north of Stockton Bridge, just 12 kilometres from Newcastle, is a birdwatching haven you have to see to believe....

Linkage exhibition February 2021

Timeless Textiles Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 14.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.1 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...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.2 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...

Bogey Hole, Newcastle

Bogey Hole

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.7 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...

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

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.3 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...

Go Karts Go

Go Karts Go

Amusement and Theme Parks Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $37.50

Go Karts Go is an amusement park with go-karts, a shop, and video games. All members of the family, from...

Sunrise

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

Looking along the cemetery walk. Photo: John Yurasek

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.4 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...

A view of the visitors centre

Hunter Wetlands Centre

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 15.0 kms | Price from: $6.00

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation sanctuary, with over 200 wildlife species identified as visiting the site. Located on...

Bathers Way Walk

The Bathers Way

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.9 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...

Heaton views

Heaton State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Back Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.5 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,...

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

The Welcome Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.5 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...

Wreck of Adolphie

Adolphe Shipwreck

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The wreck of the French four-masted barque Adolphe lies off the Stockton breakwall, a two-kilometre return path with a viewing...

Teams of 2-6 players

Escape Reality – Escape Rooms Newcastle

Amusement and Theme Parks Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 13.9 kms | Price from: $37.00

Escape Reality is Australia's number one Escape Room experience. An Escape Room is a game played in real life. You...

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 6.7 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...

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

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.1 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...

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

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 16.9 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...

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