Hidden gems: Things to dos in Newcastle
Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Newcastle. This list contains 52 places from Things to do category.
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LAATE STORE
Skate shop
👍👍 great service, friendly staff and good deals on the sales. love it
5.00 (28 reviews)
(~0.81 km from centre)
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Ronnie Watts Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Ronnie Watts lookout is the place to be in Newcastle.
5.00 (11 reviews)
(~1.89 km from centre)
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Mogul Pontoon
Park
👍👍 Mogul Pontoon is a powerful place spiritually. Perfect for aligning all chakras and communicating with divine spirits and ancestor spirits. I enjoyed some delicious Doritos there while bird watching.
5.00 (10 reviews)
(~2.69 km from centre)
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Newcastle Afoot
Tour operator
👍👍 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.
4.90 (57 reviews)
(~0.04 km from centre)
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Fernleigh Track Tunnel
Historical landmark
👍👍 The tunnel is truly remarkable—long and exceptionally well-constructed for its time.
4.90 (56 reviews)
(~6.69 km from centre)
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Newcastle Parkour
Gym
👍👍 Just a shout out to say how impressed we were with the party, the hosts and the exclusive space! ( including easy toilet, rubbish bin and tables for snacks and cake! )
The Nate and Oscar were absolutely brilliant with the kids and they were engaged the whole time! Learning skills and having fun!
Kid...
4.90 (33 reviews)
(~4.81 km from centre)
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Yuelarbah walking track
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely loved the walking track, it was a total of 6.8km return and the track had a fair few stairs however it was a relatively easy walk. Since it's a conservation area, you are bound to spot a few large lizards however there's nothing to fear, they're usually lounging on a few logs.
Midway thr...
4.90 (15 reviews)
(~6.94 km from centre)
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Fernleigh Track, Whitebridge
Park
👍 Great cycling, walking and just getting out in nature along the Fernleigh Track.
4.90 (11 reviews)
(~8.6 km from centre)
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Arcadia Park
City park
👍👍 Native bushland accross the road from The Obelisk, currently undergoing regeneration. After a good dose of rain, it was beautiful to see so many sporn dragonflies there dancing around in the sunshine.
4.90 (9 reviews)
(~0.6 km from centre)
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Inner City Winemakers
Winery
👍👍 Really knowledgeable and the wine is really good! Highly recommend as it is a great way to spend the afternoon
4.80 (32 reviews)
(~2.28 km from centre)
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Miss Porter's House
Museum
👍👍 A beautiful little house that is absolutely as it was left. I bought some superb honey also, I wish I had bought more but I had to take it back to the UK. A great visit.
$$ $$
4.80 (18 reviews)
(~1.54 km from centre)
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Gibbs Brothers Park
Park
👍👍 Touch football venue is a slick midweek operation. Good lighting and ample parking.
4.80 (17 reviews)
(~3.83 km from centre)
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Glenrock Beach
Tourist attraction
👍 Absolutely beautiful, especially at sunset, but lookout for the walk back in the dark as it can be dangerous but it’s definitely worth it
4.80 (16 reviews)
(~5.65 km from centre)
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Creative Village Newcastle
Home goods store
👍👍 Fabulous shop! Perfect for that little gorgeous quality handmade gift. An array of local makers making beautiful art based products. Definitely something for everyone.
4.80 (13 reviews)
(~9 km from centre)