8 days in Newcastle Itinerary

While Newcastle is known for its coal exports, it's also made a name for itself with a cultural boom.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newcastle: Tomaree Head (in Shoal Bay), Nelson Bay (D'Albora Marinas, Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve, &more) and Pokolbin (Hunter Valley Gardens, Peterson House, &more). The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Newcastle Memorial Walk, get a dose of the wild on CoastXP, enjoy the sand and surf at Merewether Beach, and stroll around Foreshore Park.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Newcastle online road trip planner.

In March in Newcastle, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 20°C at night.