Best places: Tourist attractions in Newcastle-Maitland, Australia

Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers.

😐 Hang gliders takeoff from Strzelecki scenic lookout and fly along the coastal cliff. It’s exciting to watch, however the sheer drop is not for the faint hearted. There are limited parking spaces and disability parking. It’s the entry point for the memorial walk. The view is spectacular but hold on t...

👍👍 Stunning rock pool touched by some wild waves!

👍 Beautiful park! Someone was getting married across from the formal We were attending. Good access, cute little park for the little kids and the view is amazing. Only problem was not enough parking and had to go around twice and drop my daughter at the stairs

1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours & daily cannon firings.

👍👍 Very nice bridge 🌉 learning about the WWll along the walk there up on the high/cliff! You’ll see beautiful sceneries of both city and the ocean 🌊 Come visit and get your exercise done here! Cheers 🥂

👍👍 Beautiful even beach for walking and swimming. No sudden drop-offs.

Active 19th-century lighthouse providing beach access & sweeping harbor & city views.

Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history.

Urban park offering a shaded playground & restrooms, plus a picnic shelter, walking paths & benches.

Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach.

👍👍 Beautiful place with A play grace….: Happy people happy faces… One of the Gorgeous place after Bar beach… “Newcastle will be the future “ You will find everything right in this area …. Very very pleasant environment (that’s changed with your mood even with your Food… I suggest you to visit there. L...

Stalwart church with grand Gothic Revival architecture, a memorial garden & daily services.

👍👍 Utterly beautiful part of Australia

👍👍 A very unassuming place, not too much to see here apart from the plaques of what the obelisk represents which is a former windmill which provided water to the area. However, the 360 degree views of the water and Newcastle is amazing! There are tables around on the grassed area for a casual picnic. O...

Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops.

👍👍 Signage here at this park explains the convict and tram history of this area. The park is located about 400 metres east of the new Newcastle Beach Light Rail stop. The park offers an excellent view of the Pacific Ocean, Ocean Baths and Newcastle Beach. There are several seats at this park. Trees off...

👍👍 A green grass oasis with small trees and shade lovely open space to enjoy a break outdoors in the sunshine plenty fresh air, family friends or solo! A favourite community space for small events, an occasional market stalls and protest rallies. Pacific Park Is now the offical light-rail stop for Newc...

👍👍 Becky's enthusiasm for Newcastle was contagious. Her walking tour was interesting and well-paced. Even having visited Newcastle a few times before I discovered cool new spots.