Newcastle Airport 47 min
Redhead Beach (28 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Watagans National Park (25 min)
Park, forest, and camping Merewether Beach (29 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (22 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (26 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Blacksmiths Beach (30 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Speers Point Park (10 min) Newcastle Art Gallery (34 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Newcastle Beach (35 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Glenrock Lagoon (36 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Newcastle Memorial Walk (32 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie (9 min)
Art museum and art Rathmines Park (10 min) Newcastle Museum (34 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground (10 min) | 
