Newcastle Airport 48 min
Munmorah State Recreation Area (46 min) Newcastle Museum (39 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Redhead Beach (33 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Blacksmiths Beach (35 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Newcastle Art Gallery (39 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (31 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Newcastle Memorial Walk (37 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Speers Point Park (15 min) Rathmines Park (11 min) Pulbah Island (55 min)
Nature reserve, camping, and kayaking Merewether Beach (34 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Glenrock Lagoon (41 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (27 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Watagans National Park (27 min)
Park, forest, and camping The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground (15 min) | 
