Top Things to do in Greater Newcastle
Top Hotels in Greater Newcastle
10 Things to do in Greater Newcastle That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Newcastle, Australia including Ivanhoe Wines, Newcastle Memorial Walk, Stockton Sand Dunes, Blackbutt Reserve, Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, Fort Scratchley, Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve, Gan Gan Lookout, One Mile Beach.
Restaurants in Greater Newcastle
1. Ivanhoe Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 531 reviews
Premium Wines from a boutique Hunter Valley vineyard. Enjoy the exceptional service and stunning views. Ivanhoe's Covid-19 Strategy - Please be assured that our team at Ivanhoe are taking every precaution to ensure your health and safety. We have upgraded our hygiene procedures as necessary, we have implented Social Distancing, as we only accept small groups. The glasses, tables and chairs are cleaned thoroughly and often after every use. The same friendly and knowlegdeable service is given. Flatten the Curve.
Reviewed By raule4444 - Sydney, Australia
We would like to thank the team at Ivanhoe wines for making us feel so welcome our first time we were taken care of by sommelier Matt who was very knowledgeable and personable also brilliant with our doggie Archie, we became members! Second time Tracey owner/manger welcome us and we were so well looked after by Kirsty Paula and Nathalie and all loved Archie!! Ivanhoe will always be a great reason to come back to the Hunter Valley!!
2. Newcastle Memorial Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,871 reviews
Reviewed By dshah2018 - Newcastle, Australia
Spectacular views of Newcastle and its beaches. Brilliant design; from just a hill it has been transformed into a regular walking trek while giving a great tribute to the Australian WW1 diggers! Not to be missed..
3. Stockton Sand Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
20 Miles Of At Least 98-foot-high Dunes.
Reviewed By apim - Sydney, Australia
A big stretch of sands offering multiple possibilities. You can just sit and relax, draw figures and sketches in the wet sand area with kids, hire and go on quad biking in the dunes, hire 'sun-board' and have the dry surfing fun or can just jump into the waters - the waves are enticing.
4. Blackbutt Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 830 reviews
Breathtaking wildlife exhibits, variety of flora and fauna, extensive range of nature trails and free entry makes for a great day at Blackbutt Reserve. An extensive boardwalk is featured throughout the wildlife exhibit providing easy pram and wheelchair access and viewing platforms. Guided tours and private animal encounters available (bookings essential). Our Kiosk provides tea/coffee, cold drinks and australiana souvenirs. Daily feeding times: 10.30am Wombat feast 10.45am Bird brunch 1.30pm Nocturnal nourish 2.00pm Koala dining Wildlife exhibits open 10am to 4.30pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday and before 1pm Anzac Day. Picnic facilities open 7am to 7pm daily. Weekend reptile show held at 11am, tickets available at the Kiosk.
Reviewed By debraleem2016 - Wallsend, Australia
Great place to go to for a walk a picnic or to see some amazing Australian wildlife. Plus it’s all free except for the parking and animal food. I love this place clean toilets bbq areas and safe playground equipment. Wheel chair friendly and lots to see. A great place to take overseas visitors
5. Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is an amazing experience of swimming and interacting with Sharks and Rays. The owners are passionate and dedicated to our Ocean's conservation and Marine Science. Every visitor can learn about the ocean depths and step outside their comfort zone by diving in with these amazing ambassador animals. Once you have experienced these majestic creatures individual personalities, you will have the confidence to take the next step and dive Looking Glass, a popular Nelson Bay shark dive site. Wondering about the name Irukandji? The Irukandji Jellyfish may be the most deadly thing in the world! Coming soon you will see them with your own eyes and learn about the Jellyfish blooms that are currently taking over the ocean like never in history. If you are after an out of this world experience that can be shared with the whole family (even tiny babies get a wetsuit and booties for a swim with the Sharks) then Irukandji is your next adventure waiting to happen.
Reviewed By beckyandjames83 - Broulee, Australia
Staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend paying the extra to get in the water for the feedings so you can be up close and personal with these amazing creatures.
6. Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 979 reviews
The Wilkinson's were true pioneers of the Australian winemaking industry. Despite two earlier ventures in Australia, the Wilkinson family returned after the brothers Frederick and John had studied winemaking in France and Germany. In 1866 the family acquired the present site of the Audrey Wilkinson vineyard. Living in tents, they cleared the land and planted vines which were sourced from the MacArthur Onslow property. By the early 1900s, Audrey Wilkinson collected awards around Australia for his Hock, claret and fortified wines. Large quantities were exported to London. Audrey committed to leading edge technology which, at the end of the 19th century, included open cement fermenters and steam powered crushers and hoppers. It was here the Audrey Wilkinson legacy was born.
Reviewed By bronwyne619 - Toukley, Australia
I’ve been a member of Audrey Wilkinson’s club for a couple of years. The wine is great - a nice range of ready to drink and cellaring options. The winery is lovely to visit with its great views, small museum and nice tasting room. As a member, we can request a private tasting. I brought my visiting family up this week to do so. Donald had looked at my membership history and customised our visit for my preferences. He educated us in a friendly and interesting way, so that those without much tasting experience were engaged and learnt about wines and the winemaking process. We very much enjoyed our visit, and will continue to highlight AW as one of our “go to” wineries in the hunter.
7. Fort Scratchley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 784 reviews
Reviewed By simonc721 - Munich, Germany
You can wander around the fort for free: there are some gun emplacements facing out to sea and three rooms describe the history of the fort (including how Newcastle was attacked by a Japanese submarine in WWII) and there are volunteers in army uniform around the site to explain things further. I also saw the 1pm cannon firing and did the paid ($12.50, 1h20m long) tunnels tour to see where the gunpowder and shells were stored and how firing the guns worked.
8. Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By 423peterm423
Interesting visit to the inner light house to see some of Port Stephens history and view of Shoal Bay and out the headlands.
9. Gan Gan Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 762 reviews
Reviewed By Y6333LUtimf - Campbelltown, Australia
Beautiful 360 degree view of nelson Bay and surrounds, could see down to Stockton beach across to the Myall Lakes and out to lemon tree passage.
10. One Mile Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By CandiceHunt - Newcastle, Australia
Such a beautiful beach, family friendly, even with little kids. Perfect for a job from one end to the other. Highly recommend seeing the sites if you are visiting the area.
