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Greater Newcastle

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Wineries Parks Wildlife
Encompassing the suburbs of Newcastle, as well as a number of other, smaller cities, Greater Newcastle expands from the oceanside to a lush interior. Hilly, forested, and welcoming, the area offers a more relaxed experience than the hustle and bustle that can often dominate Australia’s urban centers. Greater Newcastle is in New South Wales. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Greater Newcastle and add them to your vacation plans using our Australia day trip website .
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Top Greater Newcastle tours
2-Day Hunter Valley Small-Group Tasting Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $360
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3-Day Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Small-Group Eco-Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $987
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Places to visit in Greater Newcastle

Newcastle BEST FOR: Beaches, Parks, Museums
Pokolbin BEST FOR: Wineries, Parks, Shopping
Nelson Bay BEST FOR: Wildlife, Historic Sites, Trails
Williamtown BEST FOR: Museums, Zoos & Aquariums, Classes
Shoal Bay BEST FOR: Wildlife, Beaches, Adventure
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Popular things to do in Greater Newcastle

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Newcastle Memorial Walk
Newcastle
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Off-Road Tours
Williamtown
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Hunter Valley Gardens
Pokolbin
4.0
Duration: 2​h
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Tomaree Head
Shoal Bay
5.0
Duration: 2​h

Hidden gems in Greater Newcastle

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Harkham Wines
Pokolbin
4.8
Duration: 30​min
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Leogate Estate Wines
Pokolbin
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Speers Point Park
Speers Point
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Ernest Hill Wines
Nulkaba
4.8
Duration: 30​min

Wineries in Greater Newcastle

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Ivanhoe Wines
Pokolbin
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
Pokolbin
4.2
Duration: 2​h
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Peterson House
Pokolbin
4.1
Duration: 2​h
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Waverley Estate
Pokolbin
4.6
Duration: 2​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Greater Newcastle

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Blackbutt Reserve
Newcastle
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Nobbys Beach
Newcastle
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Hunter Valley Zoo
Nulkaba
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Merewether Beach
Newcastle
4.7
Duration: 2​h

Nature in Greater Newcastle

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Tomaree National Park
Fingal Bay
4.8
Duration: 8​h
Watagans National Park
Lake Macquarie
4.8
Duration: 8​h
Stockton Sand Dunes
Port Stephens
4.5
Duration: 2​h
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Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie
4.7
Duration: 2​h

Shopping in Greater Newcastle

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Inner City Winemakers
Wickham
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Newcastle City Farmers Market
Newcastle
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop - Hall of Food
Pokolbin
3.5
Duration: 2​h
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Mortels Sheepskin Factory
Thornton
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Hunter Valley Tours
Cessnock
5.0
Duration: 6​h
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Walking Rivers
Newcastle
5.0
Duration: 8​h
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
Nelson Bay
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Fort Scratchley
Newcastle
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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