Newcastle Airport 49 min
Blacksmiths Beach (5 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Newcastle Beach (34 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Belmont Wetlands State Park (15 min)
Park and camping Glenrock Lagoon (35 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Merewether Beach (28 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Watagans National Park (50 min)
Park, forest, and camping Newcastle Art Gallery (33 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Speers Point Park (22 min) Munmorah State Recreation Area (18 min) Redhead Beach (16 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Rathmines Park (37 min) Blackbutt Nature Reserve (21 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Newcastle Memorial Walk (31 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Newcastle Museum (33 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Newcastle Ocean Baths (39 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. | 
