New Lambton

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D Swansea town to sea close pan
Panorama from Newcastle, NSW Australia
So our Hunter Valley bird (myself and Dick Jenkin ) photography workshop is in full swing. We’ve taken our group to a number of coastal locations and provided some interesting challenges for them to overcome as they juggle shutter speed, aperture, iso, exposure compensation, spot v matrix metering, bright light, shadows and wind and movement. The group are lapping it all up and producing some awesome images as we now commence the second half of the workshop out in the bush. We’re now enjoying the pleasures of the Hunter Valley vineyards as we continue our quest to find elusive species and have some fun and learning along the way. As we were leaving Newcastle and heading west we called into the Blackbutt Reserve (a must see if you are in the area) an scooted the awesome aviaries and displays. All free to the public I might add. Outside the reserve I was stalking some rosellas along a creek bed when this shot presented. A little tricky having to manually focus through leaves but I love the softness the surrounding bush gave to the early morning light. Nikon D800 Nikkor 400 f/4 VR 1/640s @ f/4 ISO 2500

Popular places to visit

Newcastle which includes a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Merewether Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Newcastle featuring general coastal views

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.

Newcastle Ocean Baths
#walkingwithdinosaurs - its an incredible show to see. The dinosaurs are very real looking and the narrator takes you on the journey back into time where you feel you are there.

Newcastle Showground

Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Newcastle Showground

Things to do

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

CA $65
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

CA $88
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

CA $32
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

CA $93
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

CA $32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

CA $342
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
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New Lambton Hotel Deals

The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is CA $174 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $174
CA $191 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff go above and beyond

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

The Executive Inn
General Roberts Hotel

General Roberts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
258 Lambton Road New Lambton NSW
The price is CA $84 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
CA $84
CA $93 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a bar/lounge. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (240 reviews)
The room was spacious, but the amenities could have been better. The pub and bistro downstairs had good service.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

General Roberts Hotel
Chapel Heights Apartments

Chapel Heights Apartments

3.5 out of 5
10 Grinsell St New Lambton NSW
The price is CA $270 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
CA $270
CA $270 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Westfield Kotara are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Perfect for what we needed

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Chapel Heights Apartments
The Duke of Wellington Hotel

The Duke of Wellington Hotel

2.5 out of 5
69 Regent Street New Lambton NSW
The price is CA $95 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
CA $95
CA $104 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle International Hockey Centre ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Good value for money.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

The Duke of Wellington Hotel
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is CA $189 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
CA $189
CA $207 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Rydges Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St Newcastle NSW
The price is CA $172 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
CA $172
CA $189 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
Location, clean rooms

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Crystalbrook Kingsley
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Other neighbourhoods around New Lambton

Landscape of Newcastle city taken at twilight. View from Stockton beach.

Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge

Hamilton

Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

Hamilton
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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants, and spas are some highlights of Charlestown. Make a stop by Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring.

Charlestown
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

Merewether
Newcastle cathedral west

Newcastle West

Check out the restaurants, shopping, and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle West
Old ship

Newcastle City Centre

While visiting Newcastle City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle City Centre

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