Popular little spot to visit. Especially in school holidays. Had to park a couple of streets away and walk up the hill to it. Great views and beautiful place to walk though. Worth having to park far away.

Great scenic walk high up along the cliff. Park at the top can be limited. If you can walk up, plenty of carparka by the beach side

Beautiful scenic walk along the coast. The only down side and not advertised is that there are stairs after about 450 Meters of starting and prams cannot go beyond that. A big disappointment but never the less beautiful walk.

Fantastic walk along the cliff tops. Excellent views to sea (pun intended) The wind was so strong today it ripped my wig off. If I don’t get it back there will be hell to pay.

If you’re visiting Newcastle, you should check out this beautiful coastal walk which showcases this stunning coast line, plenty of water stations and views along the way. Can get steep at some points along can get busy so pick your times. I would recommend early morning.

Park your car here, you can walk on both sides, one side is the city view and the other is the sea view, you must come here to enjoy this view, you can walk up to the other end to see the sea. Great place to take pictures for your girl. It is very easy to park here, there is a small parking lot and there are many places on the road.

The walk is wonderful , the ocean view is so impressive, the waves are so big and I can see rainbow. Also spot some dolphins in distance. Highly recommended

Stunning bit of coastline! 🌊 There are some stairs, but it's worth it. This walk reminds me of the Bondi to Manly walk in Sydney near Dover Heights, epic cliff views that spill out onto a beach. Great history info along the Anzac Bridge. And have a coffee at Swell at the end! ☕

Easy walk with spectacular views. If you park in the carpark walk up the pathway to get to the top then finish the walk down the stairs.

Beautiful and short walk to take in the views of the ocean and the city. We got there at sundown and it was a beautiful sight to see the city lights. Highly recommend.

Visited there on a bright sunny day. Awesome sea view - full of mist, cold breeze.

Nice walk, if you’re in Newcastle you should definitely make time to fit this in and enjoy the sea breeze why walking along the boardwalk. If you have time you can also head down to the beach and explore some of the nearby cafes etc

Nice walk from Scott St, slightly hilly. Amazing views. Shepherds Hill cottage sits on top of the hill with historical battlement lookout perched on edge of cliff. Parking out front if coming by car and apparently close to start of Memorial Walk which I will do for another day. Sadly graffiti on the outpost stops this pristine site from being 5 star.

I had the privilege of visiting the "New Castle Memorial Walk" in NSW, Australia, and it left a profound impression. The breathtaking coastal views from this soaring bridge were absolutely captivating, providing a poignant backdrop to the memorial's significance. The walk itself is a testament to the region's rich history and the sacrifices of those who served. The well-maintained pathway, informative plaques, and serene ambiance made it a moving and educational experience. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking a blend of natural beauty, history, and reflection, and it stands as a poignant tribute to the past.

Nice walk with photos and information on the Anzac memorial. I did the entire coastal walk from Nobbys Lighthouse down to Merewether beach - most of the walk has fantastic views, similar to most other coastal walks on the NSW coast. Highly recommend this walk.

Newcastle Memorial Walk is a poignant journey that seamlessly weaves together natural beauty and historical reflection. As you ascend the elevated path along the coastline, the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean unfold, creating a serene backdrop that complements the solemn purpose of the walk. The memorial plaques that line the pathway serve as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers in various conflicts. Each plaque tells a unique story, contributing to the collective narrative of bravery and commitment to duty. The juxtaposition of the serene coastal landscape with the weight of history creates a contemplative atmosphere, inviting visitors to reflect on the profound impact of war. The architectural design of the walk is not only functional but also harmonizes with the rugged coastal environment. It's a thoughtful integration that enhances the overall experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in both nature and history. Sunset transforms the scene, casting a warm glow on the ocean and adding an extra layer of beauty to this already significant memorial. Whether you're seeking a peaceful stroll, a connection to history, or simply a moment of reflection, the Newcastle Memorial Walk offers a multifaceted experience that resonates with locals and visitors alike. It stands as a living tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, set against the backdrop of Newcastle's stunning coastal vistas.

Such a meaningful and beautiful place. The memorial walk oversees not just the rugged coast but the city. What a dignified way to commemorate the contributions of the deserving people.

Beautiful and respectful walk. Bonus was seeing a pod of dolphins. Heaps for parking at the bottom end but you need to climb quite a few stairs. Park at the top end and you go do the majority of the walk and best views without any steps making it accessible. Downside is limited parking close by but there are two disabled parks.

Beautiful place unfortunately no regulations, so lots of screaming kids disturbing the poor animals. Would love to see more signs or see parents teach their kids to be quiet. A few of these animals are nocturnal... Do better! Worth a visit regardless.

Lovely place for kids to see and enjoy Aussie animals. Plenty to do and see, could be an all day activity, if you bring a picnic lunch or cook a bbq. Busy on weekends, but quiet during the week. There is a playground there too. The boardwalk where you can view the animals opens at 10am. It’s $13 per day for parking (or $4 per hour).

Canadian traveller here. I was very pleased with this nature walk! Plenty of parking and picnic areas to eat with families. I just loved how the peacocks were freely roaming around and minding their own business. The koalas were one of our highlights. This is a must see when visiting the area.

No entry fee, car park $8 for 2 hours. Absolutely loved it, it wasn't too busy being a week day and we took our time in every single enclosure. Animals seem very well looked after. My favourite was the wombat with the bonus of seeing them first outside eating and then at the end of the tour in their "tunnels" sleeping! Great experience, would definitely recommend.

A delightful place to emerse yourself in nature. Guided by the well maintained walk way you can see a good variety of indigenous Australian animals and fauna. There are plenty of sheltered picnic areas and fantastic playground facilities for the kids. 🙂🙂🎂

What a great area, always drove past to/from work but never knew what it was. Great for kids parties, large grass area, playground and BBQ areas. Parking is $14 for the day but entry to see animals is free so well worth it. Also lots of bushwalks, get amongst it!

A nice place to hangout for picnic or small parties. Kids will love the place as there is a small walking trail, which goes through a lot of wildlife like owls, lizards, peacocks, birds of various kinds on display.

We were pleasantly surprised to find a free native wildlife display. The birds were amazing and were so close. The peacocks were particularly enjoyable. We've never seen such big ones! They were not afraid to come quite close to us and put on a lovely display of their feathers. We wished we could have gone on a longer walk as they looked good but my father was not feeling well. They have very good toilet facilities, the kiosk was open until 3pm and the lady who runs it I'd very friendly. Would love to go back

Car park is $4 per hour or $13 per day. There is plenty of grass area and picnic shelters. The picnic shelters can be reserved for private functions. There is also a play area for kids. Loved seeing the peacocks roaming around. Entry to see wildlife is free. The path to see wildlife is pram friendly. The kids loved it!

top! walking trails, picnic area, and wildlife exhibit - all free!! parking is a li'l expensive tho 4$/hr

Visited on a weekday, so not busy at all and very easy to find a car park. Good amenity facilities and great playground and picnic area. Absolutely a great place to spend some quality time with your kids and family. Highly recommend, will come again!

Good place to take the whole family with play ground, walking trails, electric barbecues, park benches and tables, paid under cover shelter and even a kiosk (closed when we visited on a Tuesday). Nicely maintained and kept clean. Entry is free but there are parking metres out in the parking lot with minum fee of $5. There's a duck pond located just after the well maintained lawn near the entrance with peacocks and wild turkeys roaming the grounds even out in the car park area. In the enclosed animal enclosures there are wallabies, kangaroos and emus.

The last time I had been here was close to a decade ago. The amount of effort put in to upgrade the facilities and cleanup the water quality in the main pond is phenomenal. Highly recommend this place for eating a takeaway lunch or just quiet contemplation during the week. Not so quiet on weekends or holidays.

What a huge and wonderful place for family barbecues and picnics and areas to play. The animal enclosure was such a surprise... Sadly, we were let down by the absence and clarity of signage for walking. We would come to the t junction and sign showing 2 directions not 3 and placed in a funny spot. We have hiked many parks and we were dismayed to get lost at this one and walked right outside onto the main road to get back to our car.

Came across this wonderful reserve today and so glad we did. It's beautifully maintained, with many walking tracks, sheltered seating areas, alongside BBQ areas, clean restrooms & various shelters that you can book in advance. The well constructed walkways take you amongst the trees, where you can see an amazing variety of animals. At the pond, we stopped and were thrilled to see many tortoises, trying to camouflage themselves amongst the underwater habitat. There is also a well constructed playground with lots of tactile activities for the kids. A perfect spot for the whole family! 🙂🙂🙂

Really lovely peaceful place to go if you just want a brief outing, want to stretch your legs and have a low key animal spotting experience.

A wonderful place to visit. Beautiful scenery, wildlife and overall facilities. The only issue is paid parking which at $4 an hour is pretty pricey. As well as that the meters don't work. So unless you're prepared to put another app on your phone, it's a problem. Ok so I'm a Little bit tainted because when our kids were young it was always free to come here and I have many happy memories from those years. Difficult for people struggling with the current cost of living issues to now bring kids out for some fun and adventure in the bush when Newcastle Council is money grabbing with metered parking.

Really good spot, fun for the whole family. Got to see some amazing peacocks and emus which was really cool. The opening times could be a bit earlier, overall it was a solid walking track. It was peaceful and quite pretty, you can see things such as Rosellas, Cockatoos, Peacocks, Wallaby’s, Emus and more. Good place :)

Great variety of native animals (koalas, emus, kangaroos, a wide variety of birds etc). Amazing that this is free entry - many other reserves would charge for such a collection of animals.

I recently visited Fort Scratchley in Newcastle and it definitely did not disappoint. It's a fantastic place to explore and learn about Australia's rich military history. The museum was very impressive, with lots of interesting exhibits and photographs of the past. The fort itself was fascinating to explore, with its turrets, fixed defences and artillery pieces from the 1880s era. It was an educational and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend visiting Fort Scratchley to anyone with an interest in Australian military history.

What an absolutely amazing historic place! Must see when in Newcastle! Free to enter the grounds and walk around self-guided but I highly recommend the Tunnels Tour. Around $10 for just over an hour tour. You go down and explore the gun tunnels up to 8m under the ground. It is fairly flat walking but it's a solid hour with really no seating so keep in mind your walking/standing ability. There was a lady with a walking stick and she managed. Also highly recommend being there for 1pm cannon clock firing. I would allow an easy 2.5hrs+ to explore and tour.

A wonderful historic site filled with local history. You can either take a free self guided tour or pay for the tunnel tour like we did and be taken underground by a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will talk about the guns on the site as well as share first hand experience of life at the time. A must for any local and a perfect activity for any tourist. It's easily accessible too from the Light Rail or there is ample onsite parking.

Wonderfully looked after by a dedicated historical society. Tours run several times a day in a set timetable. They go for 60-90 minutes. The chap who took us through was very knowledgeable and made the experience very pleasant and interesting, would highly recommend the tour. The cannon firing is most days at 1pm except when the weather stops them. Entry is free to the fort and all the display rooms and bits and pieces. To see in the tunnels inside the fort is paid,not all that expensive. A fellow who was in the military had the tour for free as far as I can tell so if you are a service person they must let you in for free. While there are toilets on site, once you are on the tour you are toilet less for the duration Although I'm sure they would let you out if you asked

Fort Scratchley shares a fantastic wealth of historic treasures! We did the tour with Wayne and he was brilliant, extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. We got to see the 1pm gun firing, which was very cool! Watching the gun firing is free and the tour is cheap, no need to buy tickets online, but maybe check the tour times. We paid for the tour on the day of and we already knew the time so there was no wait at all! We will definitely be back on one of the dates where they fire more guns. There are heaps of displays and some really unique stuff in the store. All of the staff were super nice, making jokes and just seemed to be really fun people. The views of the surrounding areas and ocean are beautiful too. The fort is awesome and the people make it fun! Highly recommend!!

This Fort is well worth a visit when travelling to Newcastle. There is an underground tour the takes about an hour. The tour concentrates on the armaments and guns that would have been used in the event of enemy attack. None of the guns had ever been used in anger or in difference. The fortification took 18 months to compete. A very big Job with not a lot of machinery available. Be aware that this venue is opened at 10..00am and closes at 04.00pm. The views from the top are awesome!!!!!

Brilliant, although you used to be able to wonder through the tunnels on your own, but now you have to pay for a tour.. Although the tour was informative and fun, so I don't regret that at all.. Also, you can no longer walk through the trenches above ground.. Which is a shame.

A brilliant way to spend the morning in Newcastle. We visited with 3 kids aged between 6 and 14 and they were all totally enthralled. I would highly recommend the tour of the tunnels and the fort which goes for about 90 minutes. There are also parts of the fort that you can explore by yourself. Make sure to be there at 1pm for the firing of the cannon. The gift shop has some nifty little gifts and memorabilia.

This spot is definitely a highlight. I was greeted by an older gentleman who has worked there for 31 years. He explained everything to me in detail. I was very grateful for his meet and greet and enjoyed this beautiful place afterwards! A must do in Newcastle. Also for whale and dolphin watching.

One of the best historical attractions in the country 1 pm the fire the gun for the harbour based ships to sink time. Volunteers are just so helpful. The grounds are perfect views spectacular and the history is just so well preserved. The shop is limited though not many souvenirs and no warm food not even a pie. But the place it self makes up for that. A most visit and a credit to the people of Newcastle. Well done the volunteers.

I had been wanting to visit Fort Scratchley, I finally did and had an amazing time there. The place has great views, military uniform displays, weapon displays and a great spot to whale watch. The spot next to the guns gives you almost a 360 view of the city as well as of the lighthouse, nobby's beach and the Newcastle beach. Place is free to visit, no tickets required. Although the tour of the underground tunnels would require a ticket. There are toilets available as well. There is free parking available. The guards are also very accommodating and helpful.

Lovely place with free entrance, great view over the ocean with the chance of spotting some whales. Also a great view over the beach. The Fort itself is well maintained, informative display of the history of the area in WWII and the event of firing on a Japanese submarine. It also has a souvenir shop where you can buy... well... some souvenirs ;-)

Historical part of Newcastle History and well looked after in the hands of the passionate volunteers. The ability to walk the grounds by tour or solo and have an underground tunnel tour means the new generations will come to appreciate the significance of this site. Cold drinks available at the kiosk. The views of the Harbour are worth the hill climb. Limited parking on site.

I went up on ANZAC day and they did the cannon shooting during the day. It was a very interesting and if you like history, then be sure to go inside the tunnels. There's also great panaromic views of Nobby's Beach and views. Definitely a must see attraction when you're up here.

Build in the early 1880s to protect the industrial port of the city soon it became one important defense structure throughout the upcoming major world conflicts like World War II. The entrance is free. You will get to know the history of the Fort by visiting 6 rooms which will take you on a journey from pre- European times to the current day. There are guided tours to the tunnels and you can purchased the tickets at the gift shop. Every day at 1 pm you will get to see a World War I canon  being fired.  Breathtaking views of the city. Toilets , food and beverage available at the place. The staff is super friendly and helpful.

So much passion and knowledge from our tour guide today! I'm not one who is big on history however I enjoyed the tour and the knowledge which was shared with us. Such a beautiful location in Newcastle too!

Took the tunnels tour, Ross was very informative and polite. We turned up just as the tour was going to start at 11:30am and then in time for the firing of the mini cannon demonstration at 1pm. Great stop, even if you do not take the tour. The view from the top is great, overlooking the beach. Parking is limited, may have to park further by the beach and walk up, toilets available.

Lovely place to visit. Free entry. Great display items. We took the tunnel tour, which was only $13.50 per adult. I highly recommend doing this. Our tour guide was lovely and so informative. Also, amazing views and whale watching spot. Regards to the volunteers who keep it going for people to see.

I love this place where I learnt more about the purpose of this fort, the war that occurred etc. One can view the lovely beach and the light house on top of the area. There is so much meaningful history that you can learn from this place. Awesome place to visit with the whole family. The different rooms are great to venture into and discover more. Truly an enjoyable visit!

Very well done and informative. Tunnels tour was worth it, Wayne was a great tour guide. They also fire the gun at 1pm everyday.

A breathtaking beach, with lovely views. Good parking facility available. Saw families with young kids, youngsters jogging and others leisurely walking around the breakwater. Perfect place to wind down after a long day of work!

Beautiful place to stroll around and with panoramic views a full day can be spent right here,walk onto the headland,a a Ms break wall, see the lighthouse, and Stockton bridge across the river mouth, watch the ships come so close when entering the port of Newcastle, and maybe even see or hear the cannon go off at 1pm at Fort scratchley awesome food and shakes coffee and cold drinks at the cafe right on Nobbys beach, and the walk round to Newcastle beach is very interesting with the rock pools and the baths.

Only 10 minutes walking from the city center nearby the Fort. It is a wide  beach not very crowded with the lighthouse right at the end of it. It has lifeguards and facilities like a café, showers and toilets.  Parking is avaliable.

Great place to watch sunset. Such a beautiful beach

Visited this beach today.. spend time playing volleyball, walk in the sand, walk to Macquarie pier.. really enjoyed it.

One of my favorite places in Newcastle, always visit this beach wherever I'm here

"Nobby Beach in Newcastle offers a fantastic beach experience with abundant sunshine and a great vibe."

Absolutely breath taking! Took my family here to watch sunrise and we are blessed enough to see dolphins swimming the same time that the sun has risen. Another core memory!

Very nice, long beach. So close to the city centre.

After so many years (about 35), it was such a pleasure visiting again. I can't believe how much work has gone into both restoration and preservation of the coast and the many historical features. Truly beautiful! A must visit.

A lovely and very popular surf beach. As well as lifeguards on duty, again you'll find full facilities here including shaded seating areas, and toilets and a cafe in the Bobby's Beach Pavilion. It was a very hot day and instead of entering the water, we decided to walk along the foreshore heading towards Nobby’s Lighthouse before heading to the shade of Foreshore Park.

Beautiful beach alongside the Macquarie Pier which is also worth a walk. Look up and you'll spot Ft. Scratchley, famous for its role in WWII. Soft sand, lifeguards and generous car park.

Nobbys Beach is very popular point of the NewCastle. My favourite too. I used to go at the end of the Way walk and enjoy watching ships movement, turning right hand side. To get to Nobbys, you can catch the Light Rail to the Newcastle Beach stop, and walk from there. There is also parking available onsite. Neat and clean beach, good place to walk and relax.

It's a beautiful beautiful beach. The walk-up to the lighthouse is wonderful. It's a very big beach with life guards and showers. The waves were amazing and white sand is very soothing.

The historical section of the museum is quite nice with lots of stories to tell, albeit not that large as it’s all confined to practically one room. The science section is great for kids as it’s completely interactive and there are lots of activities to choose from. If you’re going as just adults, you would probably only visit the historical section which can be covered in 20-30 mins so just take not of that. Also the amenities are well kept! Overall it’s quite an informative museum with lots to learn from, although one small complaint is that some exhibits, such as the automobile, were covered in a heap of dust.

Great way to kill some time productively... The dinosaur section was ticketed but was worth it.. Everything about the history of the city and its backbone industries.. Really helpful museum staff...

This is a must to go if you visit Newcastle. You will learn the history of how the city of steel got its name. The team at the Newcastle history has done a brilliant job in assembling the artifices that brings out the historic evidence of the city. Entrance was free and there was a special Space and science related exhibition which always available at a fee. I highly recommend.

Went there for a work function and what a wonderful setting it is. Beautiful old buildings mixed with some modern tie-ins. Fantastic memorabilia inside as well

Fun little "free" place to spend an hour or two. You can obviously go through in a hurry in about 20 minutes, but I suggest, take your time, read the plaques, learn from history and enjoy the 9 minute BHP light and sound show. There are other displays that come through that you can pay for, but the free experience is really good value for money. 😜

What a perfect way to spend an afternoon at the museum with my boy, plenty of things to see and do. He got his hands on all kinds of experiments and we had an amazing time.

Interesting and lovely small museum. I went through all exhibits in about 1.5hrs. Loved the "Motels" exhibit. One of the smaller museums I've visited but we'll worth the visit. Free entry.

Wonderful museum. Fun for the family, special events are great too

The staffs are very helpful and friendly, the museum is not big but has some interesting stuff to explore. I like the small science space , wonderful place for kids.

Good museum to visit with the family/Kids. Entry is free except for the exhibitions. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was a little smaller than expected but had a good area for kids to experiment.

A must visit! With friends or family! Free entry! They have interactive exhibitions and beautiful integration of Australian aboriginal and indigenous works throughout the exhibit

Great museum with interactive exhibits and displays with all sorts of interesting science or forces at play ranging from magnetic field interactions to lever systems that allow the user to casually lift a car with one arm. There was no queue, no wait, and friendly staff were at the door to direct us where we needed to go. 10/10 would visit again.

Cool modern museum in historic building. The miner display was interesting and the light show showing the metal being poured was wild with smoke. Clean bathrooms, tidy displays with good descriptions and good childrens science room.

Free museum that’s right in front of the light rail line so extremely convenient. Not the most exciting for my digital aged kids but that’s hardly a fault of the museum, and it is free after all. Probably spent about an hour walking through and learning a bit about the history of Newcastle and Australia in general. There’s also space thing on the side but it costs $15 which we didn’t do. If you go through another section with the large organ and train, there’s a hidden room which really should have some signage given the kids had the most fun in there. It’s got lots of science gadgets which when the kids discovered, didn’t want to leave. Another hour in here easily as it’s two rooms. If you are beached out, this is definitely worth a visit.

Some great permanent exhibits about Newcastle’s industrial and community history, as well as some temporary exhibits that are very engaging. Very well worth the visit, and very friendly staff

Great little muesum, i wasn't sure if my two girls would be interested, but i was very pleased that they enjoyed the visit just as much as i did. There is plenty of history about the local area and a hands-on science exhibit to keep the kids interested. With free entry excluding the feature exhibit, it is definitely worth a stop. We found only paid parking around the area but plenty of it. We parked at the foreshore park carpark ($12 all day) closer to the beach as we planned on visiting the beach later on. We caught the light rail from Newcastle Beach Station up to the museum.

Very good place to spend with family. Especially for kids to learn about history. Historic mining information and some science games as well.

As a Novocastrian this was better than I expected having never gone there. Very clean and staff friendly and helpful. Would go again. Kids thought was great. Only lost a star as some exhibits didnt work but overall a great experience. Just re parking. Be careful to be out before your time runs out. Newcastle Brown Bombers work weekends too $$$$$$!

Took the kids to the Museum. It was free entry for which was a bonus. Loved taking the kids around and seeing some of Newcastle's history. The old Ford was a bonus. I highly recommend as a day out activity. You'll spend a few hours going around and the hands on science exhibit was alot of fun. We will be back to do it again.

As with most museums, it is a great place to learn about the history of the city. I especially loved the information about immigration to Newcastle and the coal mining sector there which seems to have been a big part of the city going back over a century

Nice clean beach . Mostly populated by young people . On surveillance during most of the time . Family fun activities by the beach , nice coffee shops , restaurants, yoga studios , surfing clubs , ample parking spaces . Such a lively beach I wish I lived in the area !

Great beach for swimming and surfing, plenty of space, showcasing the beautiful Newcastle coastline. street parking and carpark, public amenities, Would recommend

Love coming here walking up towards Glenrock lagoon exploring the rock pools, or just soaking in the sun doing laps in the baths

Gorgeous beach with famous ocean baths. Club house, restaurant and coffee shop.being renovated.

perfect beach, mostly not too busy. famous ocean bath at one end, free parking.

Just a good beach, from surfing or swimming to wading in rock pools when tide is right & of course the ocean baths.

Merewether beach has something for everyone. Toilets, hot showers, Ocean baths (kid pool & a deeper pool for more confident swimmers), healthy treats (Cocowhip😋) & even disabled access. My first choice for beach activities. There is a bus stop right next to the beach. If parking is a problem jump on a bus. 🚌 One of Newcastle's best Summer family fun day places in my opinion.

Wonderful beach, lot of surfers, not too many people, lovely views

Well maintained neat and clean beach, on weekends and public holidays all restaurants are occupied people enjoy with surfing 🏄‍♀️

Nice beach but with very small area to swim between the flags. Parking space is very small compared to number of people who like to visit. Definitely needs multilevel parking spaces

Unreal This place should not be advertised as it’s too nice I’ll add photos just to show its beauty The whales were a bonus Stay at Mercure then it’s just an 8 min drive to beach Awesome

Lovely water sliding options for kids and adults alike. The area is well set up for play and chill times whether you’re in the water or not. Great shower facility and plenty of parking across the entire stretch (crowded if it’s the weekend but that’s pretty obvs). Cafes with refreshments available. Definitely going back!

Beautiful beach with a nice shaded area!!

26-07-2023. It was the day when perfect conditions were for surfing in Merewether. Everyone was in the water. It was amazing and captivating. I totally lost track of time. A fantastic spot. You must go, even if it's just for a stroll on the promenade.

Beautiful beach to visit when travelling to Newcastle. Found a car park straight away and was easy. Look forward to visiting this beach again.

Beautiful Cathedral which has survived the Japanese submarine attack of WWII and the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake.

It is located right at the top of one of Newcastle's hills.  Such a beautiful building with fantastic views of the city. It was build on the grounds of the 1816 public school where 17 convict children were taught. The church is amazing inside and you can purchased a ticket to climb to the tower. It is the only church I have visited with has personalised knee cushions made by a local group of ladies. Outside there is an area dedicated to Newcastle War widows and  the cathedral park is the burial ground of Newcastle convict settlement beginning in 1804. Each step leading you to the top of the hill is dedicated to a dead person belonging to this old settlement.

Top of the hill 👏 peaceful house of GOD, WITH BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES 😍 REPRESENATION OF THE THE MIGHTY POWERFUL GOD that protects the city.strol One stop from tram station CHURCH STREET ⛪️

The Cathedral is located on a hill not far from Newcastle Beach. The structure is beautiful and it has a beautiful garden. It is very solemn just sitting inside and doing contemplations.

Absolutely incredible architecture and history. If you get a chance to hear a choir in there it is quite breathtaking. $10 per person to go up the tower but it's worth it to do at least once.

It's a memorizing experience once you go inside the Church you won't know that you are near the coast and it's so peaceful.

Well maintained historic church, peaceful and serene environment.

A beautiful Anglican church, definitely worth a visit. The structure is gorgeous and the military memorabilia inside makes for a solemn remembrance.

The most beautiful Anglican church I've seen in Australia. Too bad you couldn't get in. 😕

Self guided walk-through. Very inspirational and peaceful. Attended a wonderful Chamber Philharmonia Cologne concert, and the acoustics were amazing. A deep, rich sound from only six string instruments and talented musicians.

I'm not much of a church or architecture enthusiast but climbing the steeple at the Cathedral was worth it just for the view. If you would like to get a new perspective of Newcastle the this is one way to get it. A very easy climb and spectacular views of the city for miles around. Not the most exhilarating thing I've ever done but still something that I'm glad I did.

This Church was built long time ago and it has everything: the spirit, the architecture and the decoration of garden and the views around it. We spend more than one hour here to explore and take so many pictures. Many things were you would like to keep after a visit as if a precious access for your travel memories

It was one of the most beatiful, unique Cathedral we’ve ever visited.

Great place for a safe swim. Kids pool. Toilets and changing rooms. Parking is always tight, but if you park up on the street or top Parking lot, there are 76 steps down to the lower area

Great place for a swim or a tan! It’s broken up into 3 areas… lane swimming, children splashing and just general bathing. Lots of coffee spots close by as well. Also… it’s free :)

Stunning place to watch the sunrise!! Absolutely beautiful. A select few brave enough to be swimming. Maybe that will be me next time.

"Merewether Ocean Baths is an absolute gem in Newcastle. The saltwater pool offers a unique and refreshing swimming experience right next to the ocean. The heritage-listed pavilion adds to the charm, making it a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike. Relaxing by the pool with the sound of waves crashing nearby is pure bliss. 🌊☀️ #MerewetherBaths #NewcastleGems"

Just visited Merewether beach after a big east coast low pressure weather system. The surf was clean an big. Great to see the sun after a week of rain.

Beautiful ocean baths. So clean, water is perfect temp. Was expecting cold water, but was very surprised, it was lovely and cool without the cold bite. Will go here every chance I get.

Merewether Ocean Baths have neatly solved the issue of lappies taking more than their fair share of public pools. Instead of letting them swim lengths of the biggest ocean pool in the Southern Hemisphere they make then swim 50 metres across the pool between concrete blocks down one end. This leaves the bulk of this 100 metre ocean pool for recreational swimmers to swim in any direction they want. It’s also fully accessible with no steps between reserved accessible parking and the ramps into both the large pool and the wading pool (which is also a hundred metres long) with a soft sand entry on one side. With hand gliders cruising overhead, and waves crashing on three sides this is a beautiful pair of pools with plenty of amenity: concrete and wood benches spaced along the whole site, clean change rooms, outdoor showers, free off-street parking and lifeguards dispensing water-going wheelchairs to those who need them.

Amazing large ocean pool - perfect on a 38 degree summer day. Newcastle peeps, you are so lucky to have this at your doorstep! And free! Has a shallow pool for kids and lovely large deeper pool that has ocean waves crashing into one side and one end reserved for lap swimming.

Great for kids with families, but beware limited parking space

Great place to go with kids, friends or by yourself. On weekends, you need to be here early to secure a parking spot.

Merewether Swimming Pool in NSW is an incredible spot for swimming and other recreational activities. With a long pool and two high-board dives, there is plenty of room to move around and enjoy the pool. The water is kept at a comfortable temperature, making it pleasant to swim even on hot days. You can also take advantage of the heated dive boards, which make the dives safe in colder temperatures. The landscaping around the pool is immaculate and gives a great sense of being immersed in nature. There are many trees, shrubs and flowers to look at and enjoy. The outdoor dining area is also great for taking a break and enjoying a meal. The facilities at Merewether Swimming Pool are top notch. The pool has trained lifeguards that ensure everyone’s safety. There are also showers, toilets and change rooms plus a kiosk. These features make the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Merewether Swimming Pool is an amazing pool with lots of great features such as the heated dive board and its beautiful landscaping. For a great day out, or simply a good swim, Merewether Swimming Pool should definitely be considered.

..always have a positive vibe after swimming.. thank u ❤️ Newcastle.

These are the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere! What a treat 🏊‍♀️ Ample swimming lanes, smaller area for kids (it's a graded, sandy entrance), change rooms and toilets. The end point for the Memorial Walk, which is gorgeous and well worth doing!

Such a lovely pool Clean, well maintained.

Very great scenery! I love the waves, the walk was great and would recommend for photos.

This is my soul food place! Absolutely love walking and riding up n down the breakwall! It's so good to get out amongst it with all the like-minded people in Newcastle! It's like a 4-minute walk home so it's eazy access! Would definitely recommend taking a walk etc..

Absolutely beautiful place to visit, The bike paths are extraordinary to ride along all the way to the end and is wider for both pedestrians and bike's. I'll definitely be taking the grand kids next time

An easy walk to a one of the best views in this baby city of the harbour, beaches and Stockton bridge. Don’t forget to look down…

Beautiful views out over the ocean and along the coast. Nice even path out to the end with stone murals and historical information along the way.

I had a good run for not getting splashed by the waves from the carpark to the end of the breakwater, but I did eventually get soaked on the left side of my body on the way back. Also there are crabs! The slushie from the park was 11/10!

Great walk by the sea, interesting when a big ship comes in or out of port. We saw a couple of seals. Its a pleasent walk when the weather is nice. Eatery and toilets near by.

Beautiful walk along the sea. Beautiful place to take pictures. This breakwater protects the Newcastle port area. Pathway is built properly for walking There is a seal 🦭 living close to the breakwater and you’ll be able to see its playing on the rocks. Fishing is allowed. Dogs are allowed on lead. No place to get drinkable water or no toilets available close by.

Great place for a enjoyable walk with a stunning scenery, lucky to see 2 seals a few dolphins & my first time I’ve ever seen a turtle, highly recommend taking the walk all the way to the end 10/10

Always a great walk no matter the weather. It's as beautiful in a storm or on a sunny day.

A very pretty place. A long walk but very popular and well worth it.

A wonderful walk towards the end of the walkway and lovely views out to sea or back to the lighthouse. Huge waves depending on the time you visit, and particularly great during sunset with the lighthouse views behind you. A good place to watch ships leave the bay and your dog is allowed on leash with you too.

The view is splendid and the waves are huge and out of expectations! And the sunset with the light house makes it very impressive as well. The drawings along the way are nice additions.

Very nice and interesting walk with a great view. It was a good distance with kids from the free car park, although it was super windy when we went and the sand hitting your skin hurt a bit and got in your eye. Definitely worth it though. We didn’t venture onto the actual break wall in case some huge waves hit as we had the kids.

Lighthouse is open for public on Saturday and Sundays and its free entry. Road to top of the light house is a bit steep. Port and surrounding areas can be seen at a higher point. No toilets, no water taps. Place is under CCTV protection. Lighthouse from far is very beautiful looking.

It is located in New Castle city. Surrounded by beautiful beach. It has walking bridge to reach it , surrounded by sea and sand. The look and feel around is really wow... Sea / beach is accessible too. Parking is available 1 km before Near park and shower area

Ample parking, good for walking, surfing, running, working out or for a family picnic. There's a dog friendly off leash area as well. Can walk to Newcastle ocean baths or Newcastle beach. The vibe and atmosphere is amazing. Can get pretty crowded on weekends so weekdays would be a better time to visit. Of you're lucky you can spot dolphins while walking towards the light house.

10/10 light house. It was closed, but we mostly wanted to walk down the breakwall. It's super windy towards the end of the path and has a sign saying to enter at your own risk. Small children and bikes should probably not go beyond that point.

Amazing 🤩 Beautiful 😻 Got the picture while the vessel entering the channel. Work on board bulk carrier ship, we got ordered to load coal in bulk at this port, Dyke berth no.4, Port Waratah, Newcastle, Australia 🇦🇺. This my 3rd port at Australia after Port Kembla and Whyalla. All the port was amazing 🤩 Clean, safety and nice environment. Love it so much. This country is rich. Also they provide free WiFi, and we got good free service from Seafarer Mission at this port. 😎

Lovely walk up to this still operating lighthouse with original lighthouse as well. Lovely brick buildings from bygone times and of course amazing views. Bit of a hike up the hill.

Beautiful morning walk, really enjoyed the weather, the scenery and views are amazing, we even saw dolphins, plenty of people walking their dogs, love this place.

This is a beautiful place to walk and experience nature. I walk 5 km from East End to the end of breakwall most days. Often, I see dolphins and sometimes see whales. Look out for the seals as you approach then end of the wall on the harbour side. Great spot to see the big boats being guided to safety by the tugs. I just love Newcastle.

What a great place to visit on a great day. Beautiful views all round. Feel the power or the sea and breeze. Nice bit of exercise

Must see beautiful views well worth the massive 2 klm walk return take water or bike and scooter it. I see water line running beside walkway but no water fountains for public use nor toilets.

Worth the walk! A mostly flat and easy path from Queens Wharf information centre, with a short uphill section as you approach the lighthouse. Beautiful water views and beach along the way, approx 1 hr return. (Open every weekend and on cruise ship days).

Great walk with fantastic view on either side of newcarles beaches and skyline.

Love to walk up here with my dogs - amazing views and someone always puts out fresh water for the pups - thank you to those kind people!

Top spot for views of the breakwater and Newcastle beach and beyond. Nice little art gallery with some top class exhibits. Friendly staff too. Well worth a visit. Free entry as well.

Absolutely beautiful spot! The view is gorgeous and the walk is lovely. Definitely pop by the art gallery and shop if you have the chance. The exhibition changes every one or two months and there's always lots of fantastic things to see 😊

I enjoyed this great walk smelling the ocean, in the middle of Newcastle. The vibe of this city is simply amazing.

Pretty. Deceivingly long walk, however the footpath is good.

Cute Lighthouse, museum with interesting history of the lighthouse. Incredible views. Well worth the walk up the hill.

Lovely beach to swim, surf or just chill in rock pools and on the beach. We spent 4 days and never got bored. There is a walkway next to the beach to walk till the lighthouse and pretty good views. There are also sea baths on the beach. Market is walking distance with several cafe and restaurant options to choose from. Overall great place for a lazy holiday.

Nice Beach and there is pool for kids next to it

Great stretch of sand... Nothing beats a day out on the beach...Parking is almost next to impossible... Clean... The rips at the ends are pretty rough.....

I always go for walks here. The ocean baths are closed these days. A worthwhile place to visit.

The first beach I visited on this region and I am very impressed. The golden beach has lovely waves and they have also an ocean bath.

wonderful beach and surrounds only 2 hours north of Sydney

#Drivingholiday We made it to Newcastle , in time to enjoy a beautiful sunset, along a gorgeous beach 🏖 front walk, exploring the region & enjoying a fabulous dinner at a funky little Restaurant with the best Bar .. Breakfast right on the beach was fabulous too … Such fun exploring regions.. We have many fond memories surfing 🏄‍♂️ & having loads of fun with great friends in our younger days here … It’s obviously changed a lot since then but so nice to reminisce.. If you are in the area, it’s most certainly worth your while to enjoy that beautiful walk along the cliffs overlooking the beach .. The area is clean & beautiful.. Thanks Newcastle.. #adventure #drivingholiday #livingmybestlife #fun #happy

Wonderful beach in Newcastle. We came and stayed for multiple hours on a Friday and had a lovely time. Water felt great. Waves were nice and big with a pretty strong undertow/rip. Beach wasn’t too crowded and finding parking was pretty easy. They did have showers available. Oceanside pool nearby was closed.

Neat and clean beach normally having rush on weekends and public holidays.

Perfect setup. Although a world of concrete surround the reef with whales and dolphins... you can find solace!

It's one of the best beaches. Nice white sand. Seating area. Toilets. Great for walk as well.

Good place to spend a day around. Beach is nice with some powerful waves. There is a shower and toilet nearby. There is a coffee shop who serves lunch too. There is ample 4P parking. Nice view of the fort scratchley and the lighthouse on either side of the beach.

beautiful, centrally located, well kept beach with sandy and rocky bits. people from all walks of life. worth it even though the famous ocean baths are currently closed.

Went early morning and had a good sunrise look. It was an amazing day!

Beaches are source of entertainment…. A great blessing by Allah (S.T)… God blessed us by beautiful nature. We can enjoy al lot with all these things. Good place for family and friends even for Bachelors 🤓. Must visit this place and have a safe swimming 🏊‍♀️ experience. Wear life jackets 🛟 and enjoy all rest of your time

"Enjoying a relaxing Sunday at Newcastle beach with my favorite people. Sun, sand, and good vibes! #BeachDay #SundayFunday #Friends #NewcastleBeach #GoodTimes 🌊☀️👫"

Popular little spot to visit. Especially in school holidays. Had to park a couple of streets away and walk up the hill to it. Great views and beautiful place to walk though. Worth having to park far away.

Great scenic walk high up along the cliff. Park at the top can be limited. If you can walk up, plenty of carparka by the beach side

Beautiful scenic walk along the coast. The only down side and not advertised is that there are stairs after about 450 Meters of starting and prams cannot go beyond that. A big disappointment but never the less beautiful walk.

Fantastic walk along the cliff tops. Excellent views to sea (pun intended) The wind was so strong today it ripped my wig off. If I don’t get it back there will be hell to pay.

If you’re visiting Newcastle, you should check out this beautiful coastal walk which showcases this stunning coast line, plenty of water stations and views along the way. Can get steep at some points along can get busy so pick your times. I would recommend early morning.

Park your car here, you can walk on both sides, one side is the city view and the other is the sea view, you must come here to enjoy this view, you can walk up to the other end to see the sea. Great place to take pictures for your girl. It is very easy to park here, there is a small parking lot and there are many places on the road.

The walk is wonderful , the ocean view is so impressive, the waves are so big and I can see rainbow. Also spot some dolphins in distance. Highly recommended

Stunning bit of coastline! 🌊 There are some stairs, but it's worth it. This walk reminds me of the Bondi to Manly walk in Sydney near Dover Heights, epic cliff views that spill out onto a beach. Great history info along the Anzac Bridge. And have a coffee at Swell at the end! ☕

Easy walk with spectacular views. If you park in the carpark walk up the pathway to get to the top then finish the walk down the stairs.

Beautiful and short walk to take in the views of the ocean and the city. We got there at sundown and it was a beautiful sight to see the city lights. Highly recommend.

Visited there on a bright sunny day. Awesome sea view - full of mist, cold breeze.

Nice walk, if you’re in Newcastle you should definitely make time to fit this in and enjoy the sea breeze why walking along the boardwalk. If you have time you can also head down to the beach and explore some of the nearby cafes etc

Nice walk from Scott St, slightly hilly. Amazing views. Shepherds Hill cottage sits on top of the hill with historical battlement lookout perched on edge of cliff. Parking out front if coming by car and apparently close to start of Memorial Walk which I will do for another day. Sadly graffiti on the outpost stops this pristine site from being 5 star.

I had the privilege of visiting the "New Castle Memorial Walk" in NSW, Australia, and it left a profound impression. The breathtaking coastal views from this soaring bridge were absolutely captivating, providing a poignant backdrop to the memorial's significance. The walk itself is a testament to the region's rich history and the sacrifices of those who served. The well-maintained pathway, informative plaques, and serene ambiance made it a moving and educational experience. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking a blend of natural beauty, history, and reflection, and it stands as a poignant tribute to the past.

Nice walk with photos and information on the Anzac memorial. I did the entire coastal walk from Nobbys Lighthouse down to Merewether beach - most of the walk has fantastic views, similar to most other coastal walks on the NSW coast. Highly recommend this walk.

Newcastle Memorial Walk is a poignant journey that seamlessly weaves together natural beauty and historical reflection. As you ascend the elevated path along the coastline, the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean unfold, creating a serene backdrop that complements the solemn purpose of the walk. The memorial plaques that line the pathway serve as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers in various conflicts. Each plaque tells a unique story, contributing to the collective narrative of bravery and commitment to duty. The juxtaposition of the serene coastal landscape with the weight of history creates a contemplative atmosphere, inviting visitors to reflect on the profound impact of war. The architectural design of the walk is not only functional but also harmonizes with the rugged coastal environment. It's a thoughtful integration that enhances the overall experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in both nature and history. Sunset transforms the scene, casting a warm glow on the ocean and adding an extra layer of beauty to this already significant memorial. Whether you're seeking a peaceful stroll, a connection to history, or simply a moment of reflection, the Newcastle Memorial Walk offers a multifaceted experience that resonates with locals and visitors alike. It stands as a living tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, set against the backdrop of Newcastle's stunning coastal vistas.

Such a meaningful and beautiful place. The memorial walk oversees not just the rugged coast but the city. What a dignified way to commemorate the contributions of the deserving people.

Beautiful and respectful walk. Bonus was seeing a pod of dolphins. Heaps for parking at the bottom end but you need to climb quite a few stairs. Park at the top end and you go do the majority of the walk and best views without any steps making it accessible. Downside is limited parking close by but there are two disabled parks.

Great location to hold Rising Tide. Because I've been arrested before (no conviction recorded) I was taken to the watchhouse which is much nicer than the one in Brisbane.

Love visiting Newcastle. Always so tranquil and so many places to explore. The walk along the foreshore was lovely and relaxing and we found a park along the way where the kids could play. Even better was finding some trees that the kids were able to climb. Brings back fond memories of when I was a kid.

Gorgeous views, great for walking, cycling, swimming and sooo much more!

Great place to people watch, relax, enjoy the views, soak up some days and conversation. Personally, loved to do an early morning workout. A must is the walk along the causeway to see and read the painted rocks.

Very nice spacious park with a good mix of shaded and open spaces, including covered areas with picnic tables. There are concrete paths throughout and two ammenities blocks. There is also a playground with some swings and climbing equipment, however at present (Nov 2021) they could do with updating and expanding. What used to be a large pond has been drained and is now a far more popular attraction, frequented by skaters, skateboarders and scooter riders ranging from toddlers to adults. There is talk of removing the pond but that would be a shame now. There is also a community garden tucked in behind what was the old rail shed. It looks well attended with lots of produce growing vigorously in the spring weather. There are also some art works dotted throughout the park, including murals, a marble sculpture, and some unauthorised graffiti here and there. And if all that isn’t enough the park is flanked by the harbour, the ocean, a surf club, the Paymasters Cafe, the Customs Hotel, the old railway station which is now a recreation area, Fort Scratchley and some lovely old buildings in historic Newcastle East.

Netty. Was. Here. One of my favourite spots to pull up for car and people watching on a Sunday. Pit Lane carpark a term coined by local car fanatics is a great spot to cruise around is a #1 location for car meets in Newy. Watch the sail boats or cargo ships come in and out of the headlands. Sit in the park nearby, go to the beach or talk a stroll along the foreshore or out to the lighthouse.

Great watching the ships coming in heading for Taiwan and other places

⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️4 hours only parking⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ Council rangers are around the place ... Public toilets 🚻 3 hotplat grills,beach ,surfing ,all in one, ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ 4 hours parking ⚠️ !!!

Great place to walk or spend time with fam. Awesome views around and can get busy during weekends :)

Stunning beach to visit, very neat clean with all the facilities available.

What a cool little spot! We dropped in the other day for a coffee and it was lovely. Great staff, very friendly and good recommendations for food. I had a fish burger which was just what I needed and a nice coffee. Love the local hotel across the road which consists of a few chairs under a tree:-). This is a really beautiful location, peaceful and very friendly people. The ladies in the shop told me about a sculptor down the road and I paid him a visit before we left. What a lovely little interlude.

Always a good option to go for a walk around the beaches and harbour on a great day. Managed to get a free park in Horseshoe Beach. Only negative to add was Newcastle councils greed, adding that paid parking is inclusive of public holidays on all the signage. NCC even on Anzac day, how un-Australian can you get. Bring back free parking on weekends and public holidays.

So beautiful and family friendly. We went in the afternoon/night for an outdoor @_petemcredie_ Concert.

Beautiful location opposite Newcastle Harbour with a wonderful harbourside walk. Historic buildings like Fort Scratchley and The Customs House add to the charm.

Foreshore Park, is a very popular public green space, much visited by families, groups and individuals enjoying a variety of activities including walking the dog, exercise, community garden, community events, private parties, and parents with children. Plenty of parking and clean amenities, easy access. The park has large sculptures and a large cement frog pond, which has become a temporary skate bowl. The park is well kept by the council rangers with lush green mowed lawns and trimmed bushes and tall trees that attracts much bird life. Foreshore Park is a valued community asset. Highly recommended for picnics family outings. SuperCars utilises the space during the Race, and thousands of people enjoy display and race atmosphere

Great beach to take your fur babies with the family, good for a walk, run, or swim.. Usually, there are lots of dogs for your dog to play with.

Great dog friendly and family friendly beach. Had a blast with my extremely energetic pooch. Water super clean and clear. Very clean with bins at the entrance. Ample parking. Toilets are on the way out. Note: Not alot of shade as an open beach so bring the sunscreen and umbrellas

Nice cosy spot, would be nice if owners cleaned up after their dogs.

looks quite clean silent beautiful.. from ship

We visited Horseshoe Beach on an autumn day. It was easy to find parking. I was annoyed to notice that some people with rooftop tents had chosen to take two parking spaces.(Surely this must be a fopar). The day was warm and pleasant. There were many people socialising and preparing meals at the BBQ area. As we walked to Nobbies Beach, we noticed people playing beach volleyball. I would have liked to get a coffee at the kiosk if the lines of waiting people were not so long. This is a lovely pleasant place to visit.

Excellent place to bring your fur babies to play in the water and sand. Usually other animals are very friendly and have no issues. This beach is currently rocky and tree branches have fallen on beach due to the wild weather but other then that it’s a beautiful place to sit and relax. Not far of a walk to the break wall and nobbys beach. If you fancy a snack or two while you are at horse shoe beach, take a stroll over to the cafe at nobbys beach but just be aware that nobbys isn’t pet friendly!! Parking available all around the beach !

Relatively average beach, calm waves and relaxing, however I find that it's an awesome spot for fishing. Along the breakwater there are many good spots right down near the water to cast off of.

what's not to love? puppy people n puppy dogs by the ocean in beautiful Muloobinba (Newcastle). always different sights & sounds. blessed to have access to a few dog beaches around Lake Maq, Newy & Pt Stephens.

Always nice and quiet during the week, great space for the dogs to run around and have a splash. Free parking, bins available, beautiful views of the lighthouse as you watch the ships come into port, easy access to the breakwall and plenty of grassy space and tables in the park behind 😁

Fun small dog beach, can swim here, dogs like to swim here too, Great for the dogs exercise. You can walk along the wall to the right too. My kelpie loves to play with his friend here. Good parking very close to beach. Need more dog beaches in Newcastle.

Windy. Few hoons at night. But overall a great place to park. Nice views . Dolphins in the harbour. Pelicans. Fishermen n dogs..dog beach. Ships. Cruise ships. Pilots tugs n helicopters 🚁 Walk to foreshore. Shops restaurants. Nobbys. Beach ⛱️

It’s great to have such a good dog beach so close to the city!

Some interesting photos at the We Can Be Heroes exhibition and well spaced out for social distancing. Ground floor was not opened except for a small gift shop area. Free entry.

I’ve only been there once for a phantom exhibition, and I loved it. I look forward for when the gallery opens up again.

Great place for art. They change exhibits time to time. When I went there,there was a great collection of magic Mike's art. Tip: Never go on school holidays. It's filled with children. If you have kids plz go they got lot of activities for kids during school holidays. 😊

Friendly staff and large exhibition hall. However a exhibition seemed to be weird... it was just photos from concerts of musicians visiting Australia at different times. Some photos (like from rock concerts when everyone is super drunk) were not even appropriate to be displayed in such place like Art Gallery in my view. Our expectations were to meet art pieces trending here in google reviews.

Beautiful space, airconditioned, sparkling clean...but not good use of the space. I think more art can be displayed in the existing space. Just a shame to waste the space

Very nice place to go to take pictures often have cool events like free pottery. Also very informative about some of the history of the art pieces.

Amazing pace to learn about art n something more. Free tour at 11am highly recommend!!!

Friendly greeting as you walk in. $5 for pensioner and free maps. Coffee shop and light snacks, cakes available. First off, walk up to a closed shed upon entering, a section of frogs, lizards, snakes in fish tanks with descriptions of enclosed reptile. A short walk to a table setting to enjoy the coffee I had bought with me. The toilet here was extremely clean, large and had a nappy change as well, however apart from the info centre was the only toliet I found on my walk. A nice walk around the fenceline perimeter...lacking signage in some parts and toilets would have been helpful near the 'boat shed'. Viewing platforms here and there over a muddy creek and it appears you can hire canoes here. Grounds well maintained. At a certain point you can pass through a gate and enter rainforest sections and also nice shady boardwalk. Lots of birdlife in the ponds. Paths here and there off the main track, so didn't investigate them all. Coffee shop busy on my way out and looks like groups come in for a tour,etc. Gravel car park almost full. Short drive out from Newcastle and I would imagine a nice picnic day out for young families.

Nice walk along the water bodies and plenty of bird life around. Make sure you carry a mosquito spray with you. Great spot for taking pictures.

This is my 1st time to visit here and go inside to take a look around. It is good place to visit wild birds...if you like it. And nice restaurant to enjoy your meal here...

Note: 5-star rating is for Wetlands area ONLY. We were warmly welcomed by the two friendly ladies at reception, who gave us maps and advice. It's a beautiful place to spend some time and get your nature on and me, my wife and our 6 year old son really enjoyed it. We decided to stay for lunch and, unfortunately, this proved to be a mistake. The grumpy old guy in the restaurant couldn't have made us feel less welcome if he'd tried. First, we sat down at an empty table; he came and put a Reserved card on it and said we had to move because it's reserved. So we moved to another table. (That 'reserved' table remained unused for the duration of our stay.) When he brought us our drinks, my wife politely asked him if he could please remove the previous diners' dirty plates and cups. His reply in a surly tone: "You shouldn't even be sitting here, I haven't sanitised the table yet." I held my tongue because I didn't want to cause a scene. Luckily we were also served by a very friendly young man with a plaited pony tail who clearly understood customer service. Later, my wife went to order another smoothie. Grumpy was at the counter and completely ignored her as she stood right in front of him. I understand these eateries attached to attractions like this are leased and run by an external company. I would suggest to Wetlands management that they give serious consideration to their current arrangement. We'll return to the Wetlands but never again will we visit the restaurant.

It's absolutely incredible. I volunteer here cleaning, weeding, feeding just anything that I can really. The staff are so friendly and it is such an incredible place. They have a sensory trail with lots of soft plants and really cute turtles everywhere (you should really check out the little reptile house, there is a baby turtle in there who has my heart) Highly recommend for anyone. There is wheelchair ramps and railing so no one has to miss out on this beautiful place.

Such fun. Kiddos loved dip netting - we caught a teeny fish! The playground is always a hit, we walked through the reptile house, went and counted all the freckled ducks, climbed the egret tower, and spotted all the dinosaurs set up for school hols. Had a delicious lunch and coffee at the Cafe overlooking the pond. A beautiful day.

We are regulars here. Wide variety of good quality food and located on high ground overlooking the large pond. Yesterday, there were around 100 magpie geese enjoying this feeding ground.

Fun day out with my son. Drop netting and catching aquatic life… I remember doing this as a kid in school. It’s the type of thing kids should do more & get away from screens! Can’t speak more highly of the staff here. Especially the animal feeders, they are refreshing in their love for the animals and their knowledge in ecosystem is superior. Kids will love the experience, especially primary school age.

It charges admission $20 for family. That said, the place is big and beautiful. Staff is very friendly. There is a cafe but closed due to C19. Lots of tracks to explore. There is a children play area and a towerm Lots of tables.and chairs. There isn't a lot of cover area so be prepared in rainy days. All tracks have no steps and no steep hills. Children are given with treasure maps to keep them excited and busy.

Luscious coffee! We got take aways and took them down to the playground with a picnic. A slow walk around the boundary with the pram made for a relaxing and rejuvenating afternoon. The big kids lead the way through the offshooting paths to a surprise "ugly duckling" sighting and of course their gorgeous mama Swan. A picturesque pick me up for the week ahead. Visited with a friend and her daughter in Spring school holidays. Well done knitters! The place was decked out with knitted bears, blankets, bunting, mobiles, pompoms, mushroom-topped pillars and more! I renewed my annual membership for the same price as a single entry! Excellent value! My boys got to pat a crocodile and a turtle in the foyer. Happy days!

Peaceful walk with birds. I like the little reptile house. Volunteer staff are very helpful and friendly. Had brunch at cafe with fine view. Would appreciate a later opening to walk about in the cool with the birds more active. Currently closes 3.45

What a great day this was! Access was good, staff were super friendly and the grounds were so big, I didn't have time to explore it all.

Great selection on menu and at reasonable prices. The cafe offers a lovely view of a large pond with a variety of bird life. Very peaceful surroundings. Fabulous staff. Thank you Spoonbill Cafe.

1st time I've been inside and taken a look around. It is excellent and well worth visiting. If you have an interest in the natural world or want a quiet place for coffee and a stroll, this is a good option. Clearly reliant on volunteers they make the wetlands accessible to all. Two tips for you... go during the week when it's quieter and don't forget your binoculars if you have them.