Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 308.308, Newcastle is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newcastle to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Newcastle. These include popular favourites such as Uptowns (6/23 Watt Street), Meet (9 Darby St) and Hao Chi by Lee's Yum Cha (326 King St, Newcastle Nsw). If you’re looking for affordable options, Paymasters (18 bond St) and Harbour Bar (1 Honeysuckle Dr unit 18) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 191
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Newcastle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 42h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Newcastle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 42h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Newcastle

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around C$ 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 496 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newcastle, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 485 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newcastle are about 142% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
NOAH'S on the beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
Mercure Newcastle
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 115+

Renting a car in Newcastle

Renting a car in Newcastle costs C$ 49 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.54 and C$ 24.72.

Renting a car in Newcastle costs C$ 49 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.54 and C$ 24.72.