Top Things to do in Newcastle
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Newcastle, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle, Australia including CoastXP, Newcastle Memorial Walk, Newcastle Afoot, Chase Limousines, Blackbutt Reserve, Fort Scratchley, Dark Stories, Newcastle Museum, Dudley Beach, Dixon Park Beach.
Restaurants in Newcastle
1. CoastXP
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 140 reviews
CoastXP is a premier Hunter Coast adventure boat experience! Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate coastal sightseeing, whale watching (Jun - Nov), cruise and event-based tours departing daily from the Honeysuckle Foreshore showcasing the breathtaking coastline of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie from a custom-built boat.
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. Newcastle Afoot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Newcastle Afoot provides walking tours and local experiences that explore the past, present and future of Newcastle. Our tours are relaxed, informative and fun. We are a locally owned and operated tour business. The Seascapes to Laneways Walk introduces you to central Newcastle. See dramatic landscapes, learn about Aboriginal history and creation stories, find old and new architecture, and hear interesting tales.
4. Chase Limousines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Chase Limousines offers a Chauffeur driven Limousine hire in Newcastle and The Hunter Valley for Weddings, Formals, Vineyard tours, Airport and cruise terminal connections, Funerals, Hens & Bucks shows, Corporate events, Divorce parties, Kids parties, Event transport: Sporting and Concerts.
Reviewed By U7100FGelizabethn
Brendon was our driver for our wine tour for a hens party he was very thoughtful and took care of us !. Couldn’t have been any better would definitely recommend!
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Dark Stories
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Take a walk on the dark side - revisit the scenes of the crimes. Dark Stories takes you on a True Crime journey back in time to rediscover the secrets of the dark past of the city streets around you. A leisurely 90 minute walking tour retracing the steps of the cities most infamous and seductive criminals. Meets at the corner of Scott St & Watt St, Newcastle; stories that the city tried to forget.
8. Newcastle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By bobbier461 - Sydney, Australia
The museum is fantastic, plenty to see and do. The exhibitions are fabulous, especially the coal and steel exhibitions. There is lots of hands on activities for kids and adults. The old Newcastle tram and train are great. It is free admission. The museum building itself is great, as is the Civic park in front of the museum. This is definitely a must do if visiting Newcastle.
9. Dudley Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Andyjam2110 - Newcastle, Australia
Nice spot without the crowds of other places. Whether it’s a surf, fish, swim or walk through the bush to the rock pools it’s a great place to spend half the day.
