Fern Bay
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
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Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
![Blacksmiths Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e53a2f5d50f737a561f0b0d6c6a3f1d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
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Foreshore Park
Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
![Merewether Ocean Baths](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/501000/501178-new-south-wales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Things to do
![Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596906/c57b6297-7b37-4bf7-9e86-2973c8edced1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding
![Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526265/e0ef5810-b924-419f-be44-71294435c4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
![CoastXP Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1403892/237653f5-acc5-45cc-8776-c1907068351f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hunter Coastal Adventure Tour by Boat from Newcastle
![Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48939746/eeb764ac-e21d-4048-a6db-0165894e085b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
![Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762903/23c19ce9-c606-4a34-a471-3361d081cd12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Top hotels in Fern Bay
![Rydges Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911100/911017/ac5e07ae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1774000/1773945/b4d2ebb2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb,2025
![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/f44ad150_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025
![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/0382c73b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb,2025
![QT Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73373700/73373601/c3cea80c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Crystalbrook Kingsley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66190000/66189600/66189551/849cf274_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Jan,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fern Bay
![Newcastle showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114379-Newcastle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Worimi Conservation Lands.
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Newcastle East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Foreshore Park or Newcastle Ocean Baths might round out your trip.
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Mayfield
Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.
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The Hill
Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Art Gallery.
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Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.