Callaghan
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
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Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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Merewether Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.
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Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
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Foreshore Park
Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.
![Merewether Ocean Baths](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/501000/501178-new-south-wales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
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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.
Things to do
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Sydney, Newcastle: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers
![Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526265/e0ef5810-b924-419f-be44-71294435c4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
![Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762903/23c19ce9-c606-4a34-a471-3361d081cd12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
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Skydive Sydney-Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive
Top hotels in Callaghan
![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/f44ad150_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Rydges Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911100/911017/ac5e07ae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/0382c73b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
![QT Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73373700/73373601/c3cea80c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27350000/27341900/27341838/e936e511_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Crystalbrook Kingsley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66190000/66189600/66189551/849cf274_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Callaghan
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Mayfield
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Mayfield and you might want to plan a stop by Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground while you're in the area.
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New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
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Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
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Wallsend
Wallsend is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Blackbutt Reserve and Newcastle International Sports Centre are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
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Cardiff
Cardiff is well-liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve.