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

Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newcastle to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Bar (1 Honeysuckle Dr unit 18) and Coal & Cedar (382 Hunter St 380) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in August
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,545 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Crystalbrook Kingsley to great affordable options like the The Esplanade Motel, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from $68 to $1,056 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 87% 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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Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.40 and $29.86. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.40 and $29.86. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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