Attractions near Newcastle

The professional team at Katachi Hair Design are well known for their creative talents, quality of workmanship, salon atmosphere, and customer service.

Kurri Kurri and the surrounding villages have over 60 outdoor public artworks on display, showcasing the history and heritage of this region. The murals provide

Fancy Plants is a newly opened boutique indoor plant nursery locally owned and operated in Central Maitland.  Come in store to see a wide range

Expand your mind and your imagination at one of our local libraries. Drop in to borrow or read a book and while you're there take

The Maitland Railway Museum preserves, restores and displays materials and records that interpret the historical significant role of the South Maitland Railways.

Bolwarra Lookout provides spectacular views over the city and farmlands. Enjoy a picnic, let the kids play, and take in the beautiful scenery.

Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing a variety of visitor experiences and spectacular lookouts showcasing views over the

Dotted with grass trees and with myriad birds winging across your path, this walk through coastal heathland is a delight. The paths are wide and

The bush backyard of Newcastle and the Central Coast is a hiker’s and boatie’s paradise - bushwalking, canoeing, kayaking, and other water sports await. Come

Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters are leaders in marine educations, conservation and fun. This unique experience is unmatched by any other location in the country.

While away a couple of hours in this shady, secluded Munmorah haven. With cabbage tree palms enclosing the area, it’s a peaceful and intimate setting

Re-energise under a canopy of cabbage tree palms on this meandering, short loop through the rainforest of Munmorah. You’ll feel revived in the cool forest

Fishermans Bay foreshore in Tomaree National Park is a wonderful place for a family day out by the sea. Featuring a lovely, secluded beach, it’s

Pristine beaches, beautiful picnic and camping spots, first-class fishing and grand views are just a taste of what is on offer at Munmorah State Conservation

Anna Bay is the entry point to the largest moving coastal dunes in the southern hemisphere and Worimi Conservation Lands.

The Norm Chapman playground facilities will keep the kids entertained with a climbing wall, swings, and a half-court.

Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville Valley. Cameras are a must

Gymnastics 21 is built from a life long passion for gymnastics. With enthusiastic coaches who are dedicated to help develop your child's fundamentals for life.

SuperStrike Ten Pin Bowling is perfect entertainment for families, groups and parties. There are awesome packages available as well.

The Karuah River is one of several beautiful rivers born in the Barrington Tops hinterland of the Barrington Coast.

GravityX is passionate about providing a friendly, unique atmosphere that encourages fun and exercise, through trampolining, for a range of ages and abilities.

Horizons Golf Resort is one of Port Stephens most beautiful courses - 72 par 18 hole championship course.

Welcome to Go Karts Go Hunter Valley. The Hunter region's biggest, fastest and most exciting four-stroke go kart hire track with a massive 850 metre

A popular picnic spot with daytrippers in summer, Boarding House Dam picnic area offers all the amenities, as well as local history, paddling, and hiking

Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as it threads through pristine native

Gateway to spectacular Port Stephens waterways, Soldiers Point Marina is your perfect set off point for exploring the off shore islands, sheltered coves and white

It doesn’t get much better than this. Pack the hamper and enjoy a long, leisurely barbecue lunch with friends and family in the beautiful surrounds

The Brig O’Johnston Bridge over the Williams River at Clarence Town was built in 1880 and is the oldest surviving timber truss bridge in NSW.

A small biodynamic permaculture farm showcasing sustainable food production through Community Supported Agriculture and education with workshops in Skills for Living Sustainabily and activities for

Get back to basics and spend a relaxing weekend by the river at Karuah Nature Reserve. Pack your mountain bike and explore the park on

While enjoying a day exploring Werakata National Park, in Lower Hunter Valley, heritage Foresty Hut is well worth a visit. The site offers the chance

Located in the beautiful Oaks Pacific Blue Resort, Salamander Bay, Body and Soul Spa Retreat offers a relaxed and tranquil setting. Escape into the world

Tocal has one of Australia's finest collections of colonial farm buildings dating from the 1830's. The Homestead is open at weekends from March to November.

Clarence Town School of Arts Hall was established in 1915 and is maintained by a small group of Volunteers. The Hall has magnificent chandeliers, pressed

A former courthouse building (1869) is the site of a local history museum which focuses on Clarence Town as a terminal of navigation and river

Clarence Town is a small, pleasant, sprawling and tranquil township picturesquely situated by the banks of the Williams River, 204 km north of Sydney and

Spa Lucca at The Anchorage Hotel & Spa, sits proudly amongst the worlds finest spa list. And it's fitting. Thanks to Harpers Bazaar who recently

Aird's of Lochinvar is a family owned company which has been operating on this site since 1971. We carry great Australian iconic brands like R.M.Williams,

The iron lattice bridge over the Paterson River, south of Paterson was built in 1887. Despite the dominance of timber bridges in the area, there

The boat ramp at Bridge Reserve (adjacent to the Williams River Holiday Park) at Clarence Town is a great spot to access the Williams River.