Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Newcastle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 308,308, Newcastle is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Newcastle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Nioka Steakhouse (1 Honeysuckle Dr) and Paymasters (18 bond St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$217
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 7h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 73 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 7h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 73 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (7,182 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,054 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,794 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,833 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,402 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,277 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,295 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,218 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,314 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (900 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (994 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $608 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $67 to $595 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 113% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$157+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.11 and $28.14. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.11 and $28.14. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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