Stockton Sandspit

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Overlooked by a 19th-century lighthouse atop a rocky headland, this beach and its long breakwater wall are perfect for sunset strolls and romantic moments.

Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.

Study the extensive collection of maritime artifacts and records to learn about two centuries of harbor activity in this scenic portside museum.

Upload your portrait to the Face Wall, see a 19th-century locomotive and play with fire in the steel manufacturing simulation of this fascinating museum.