Newcastle Airport 48 min
Glenrock Lagoon (34 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Newcastle Memorial Walk (31 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Rathmines Park (36 min) Newcastle Beach (34 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Blacksmiths Beach (5 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Watagans National Park (50 min)
Park, forest, and camping Redhead Beach (16 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Glenrock State Conservation Area (31 min)
Preserve offering forests with mountain-biking trails, plus rainforest walks, waterfalls & beaches. Newcastle Ocean Baths (39 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (21 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Newcastle Art Gallery (33 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Merewether Beach (28 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Newcastle Museum (32 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Belmont Wetlands State Park (14 min)
Park and camping Munmorah State Recreation Area (18 min) | 
