Swansea
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
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.
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.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Swansea
Swansea Hotel
We did not end up staying- renovations were ongoing and missed out on a room with a bathroom.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Executive Inn
Room was nice and roomy Sheets clean and bathroom was spacious. Staff accommodating when we had an extra person We will definitely stay here again if the need arises 😀 Air con not working and asked for it to be fixed which it was cooler but a bit rattly Shame their isn’t a small flyer to tell you ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Love this hotel. Incredible facilities - gym is amazing, working area is brilliant, Small rooms (on purpose) but the common areas are fantastic. It’s my favourite place to stay
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Room needs a real good deep clean - lots of grime in the corners and on the skirtings, smudges on mirrors and glass, foul odour coming from the shower drain. I requested a late check out but the cleaners barged in at 10am on the dot (the time of the original check out time). A couple of the staff ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Turned me away after securing & pauimg for booking
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
Dirty rooms, cockroaches, nightmare parking and friends who booked a room for 4 were given a room with one bed and told nothing could be done
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swansea
Blacksmiths
Travellers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.
Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Wallarah National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
