Why go
- City in New South Wales, Australia.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Singleton Airport (SIX).
History
Newcastle, also known as Greater Newcastle, is a large metropolitan area and the second-most-populous such area of New South Wales, Australia. It includes the cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and it is the hub of the Lower Hunter region, which includes most parts of the cities of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and Port Stephens Council. Newcastle is also known by its colloquial nickname, Newy. A Newcastle resident can also be known as a Novocastrian.
Where to stay
291 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · 291onking.com.au
44 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · littlenationalhotel.com.au
514 King St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia · ihg.com
33 Cowper St N, Carrington NSW 2294, Australia · sevenseashotel.com.au
Unit 1/35 Union St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia · commonwealthhotel.com.au
53 Bull St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia · orihotel.com.au
237 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · theluckyhotel.com.au
272 Brunker Rd, Adamstown NSW 2289, Australia · thenags.com.au
132 Young St, Carrington NSW 2294, Australia · youngstreethotel.com
30 Pacific Street, Cnr King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · yha.com.au
101 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia · crownondarby.com.au
282 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · crystalbrookcollection.com
29 Zaara St, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia · noahsonthebeach.com.au
32 Industrial Dr, Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia · gatewayinn.net.au
32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · thegrandnewcastle.com.au
700 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia · all.accor.com
10 Rugby Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia · executiveinn.com.au
71 Tudor St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia · thegreenroof.com.au
204 Corlette St, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia · junctionhotel.com.au
185 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · qthotels.com
Wharf Rd &, Merewether St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · rydges.com
72 Hannell St, Wickham NSW 2293, Australia · thealbion.com.au
202 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · studiosonking.com.au
131 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia · newcastleapartments.com.au
258 Lambton Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia
Indoor
111 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · terminushotelnewcastle.com.au
569 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2300, Australia · starapartments.com.au
Settlement La, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia · honeysuckleapartments.com.au
Eat & drink
Restaurant — 9-10/26 Balook Dr, Beresfield NSW 2322, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Newcastle Customs House · 1 Bond Street, 2300 · customshouse.net.au
International, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Newest foodie scene to hit Newcastle, breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night eats. Craft beers, bottomless coffee and… · sonofagundiner.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 158 Pacific Highway, 2290 · order.dominos.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr,Sa 08:00-17:30; Th 08:00-21:30; Su 08:30-16:30 · mcdonalds.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Tu 08:00-22:00; We-Fr 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · redrooster.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We, Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00; Th-Fr 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 129 Lambton Road, 2292 · subway.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-21:00, Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00 Features: delivery · orderfromus.com.au
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 235 Maitland Road · antojitos.com.au
Indian, Seafood, Fish, Curry, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:30 Features: outdoor… · calamarikb.com.au
Coffee Shop, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00 · 19 Beach Road · thevillacafe.com.au
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery
Breakfast, Vietnamese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00 · 266 Brunker Road, 2289 · cafehahas.com.au
Lebanese, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 25 Beaumont Street, 2296 · downtownbeirut.com.au
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30, Su 11:30-15:30 Features: delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 1 Honeysuckle Drive · nagisa.com.au
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 173 King Street, 2300 · napolicentrale.com.au
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 18:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Honeysuckle Drive, 2300 · niokasteakhouse.com.au
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:00-20:30; We-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 09:30-20:30
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00 · warnersbay.dullboys.com.au
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu,We 09:00-16:00; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 76 Orchardtown…
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:40, 15:10-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:40, 15:10-21:00; Su 16:30-20:30; PH off
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-15:30 Features: outdoor seating · 75 Elder Street
Spanish, Tapas, Restaurant · Spanish/Tapas restaurant · 25 King Street · bocadosspanishkitchen.com.au
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Juice, Cafe · Juice cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-12:30; PH 07:00-12:00 Features: outdoor seating · 191 Maitland Road, 2304 · onyxespressobar.com.au
Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-14:00 · 120 Hunter Street, 2300
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 08:00-12:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · ohmypapa.com.au
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · rustica.com.au
Pie, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Restaurant · Malaysian/Thai restaurant
Noodle, Asian, Fast Food · Noodle/Asian fast food
Mixed, Fast Food · Mixed fast food
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · Market Street
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Baked, Fast Food · Baked fast food
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Bagel, Cafe · Bagel cafe
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant
Filipino, Restaurant · Filipino restaurant · 701 Hunter Street, 2302
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Airports
Newcastle Airport (NTL) 16 km to the centre
Williamtown, NSW, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Qantas) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballina Byron Bay, Coolangatta, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Coolangatta, Melbourne
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Ballina Byron Bay, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700) · 2 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne*
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-300, DH8) · 1 route: Brisbane*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lake Macquarie Airport (BEO) 19 km to the centre
City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Maitland Airport (MTL) 35 km to the centre
NSW, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Cessnock Airport (CES) 42 km to the centre
NSW, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Singleton Airport (SIX) 64 km to the centre
Singleton, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Luskintyre Airfield 42 km to the centre
Luskintyre, NSW, AU
Getting there by ferry
Muloobinba / Queens Wharf
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
Newcastle - Stockton Ferry
Ferry route · Keolis
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Singleton Airport (SIX); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NTL has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballina Byron Bay, Coolangatta, Sydney). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Muloobinba / Queens Wharf, 2.3 km); routes include Newcastle - Stockton Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Newcastle, NSW. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour