Newcastle Airport 46 min
Merewether Beach (26 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Newcastle Ocean Baths (37 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Glenrock Lagoon (33 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Newcastle Museum (31 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Newcastle Beach (32 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Redhead Beach (14 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Blacksmiths Beach (17 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Nobbys Beach (36 min)
Long, curved beach adjacent to a hilltop lighthouse, offering picnic areas with BBQ grills. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (19 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Fort Scratchley (34 min)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings. Newcastle Memorial Walk (29 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Newcastle Art Gallery (31 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Munmorah State Recreation Area (18 min) Belmont Wetlands State Park (13 min)
Park and camping Watagans National Park (48 min)
Park, forest, and camping | 
