Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
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.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
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.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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.
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.
Things to do
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Hunter Valley All Inclusive Boutique Wine Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Swansea
Swansea Hotel
Parking was ok there were renovations happening so not quite as should gave been in shared spaces. Door to bathroom did not close and poer did not work first day.
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Aircon was too loud
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Ocean Front at The Entrance
Fantastic views
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Sound from Esplanade pedestrian traffic carried to room, a little disturbing.
Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
All services are very convenient and good... Just keep A/C on - the room may be smelly otherwise.
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
The ocean view room was great. We saw whales from the balcony. The studio room was clean and spacious. Unfortunately it was too cold to use the pool and spa, the wind was blowing a gale, otherwise it would have been the perfect stay. The staff were excellent, we couldn't work out how to use the tv ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Swansea
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
Gateshead
Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
