RORO'S GUIDEBOOK
ACTIVITIES
Newcastle Ocean Baths
30 Shortland EsplanadePerfect and safe place for a swim or walk.
A must visit if you're looking to soak in a little history on your stay in Newcastle. A bonus are the stunning 360 views of Newcastle.
103 locals recommend
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdA must visit if you're looking to soak in a little history on your stay in Newcastle. A bonus are the stunning 360 views of Newcastle.
Dullboy's Social Co
326 Hillsborough RdActivities for those of all ages!
Throsby creek is a short walk from your stay. Great for some sightseeing, exercise and walk through the mangrove track.
Throsby Creek
Throsby creek is a short walk from your stay. Great for some sightseeing, exercise and walk through the mangrove track.
Merewether Ocean Bath
3a Ocean StAnother beautiful swimming bath, we are spoilt for choice!
Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeHistoric and stunning.
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveGreat for the kids!
A great place to get up close to animals. Great for the kids!
64 locals recommend
Oakvale Wildlife Park
3 Oakvale DrA great place to get up close to animals. Great for the kids!
Pinot & Picasso Newcastle
4 Perkins StreetFun group activity!
DAY TRIPS
Our favourite place to visit out of town. A 40 minute drive from your stay, you will be greeted with stunning views, lunch and cocktails at the country club or you can even do the Tomaree mountain climb and be greeted with beautiful views of the bay.
60 locals recommend
Shoal Bay
Our favourite place to visit out of town. A 40 minute drive from your stay, you will be greeted with stunning views, lunch and cocktails at the country club or you can even do the Tomaree mountain climb and be greeted with beautiful views of the bay.
50 minutes from your stay is the beautiful Hunter Valley. You will be absolutely spoilt for choice of wine, food and views.
64 locals recommend
Pokolbin
50 minutes from your stay is the beautiful Hunter Valley. You will be absolutely spoilt for choice of wine, food and views.
Anna Bay
Beach camels!
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
If you feel like treating yourself while visiting, or were after a hair do for an event while on your stay - this is the place you want to be.
Ikon Hair
295 Darby StIf you feel like treating yourself while visiting, or were after a hair do for an event while on your stay - this is the place you want to be.
This is your one stop shop for fresh food, and cheese. All the cheese you can think off!
23 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets Cooks Hill
227 Darby StThis is your one stop shop for fresh food, and cheese. All the cheese you can think off!
Lords Coffee & Associates
148B Beaumont Stbest coffee in town, or possibly the world.
Good Brother Espresso Shop
40 King StFor some wholesome coffee, food and chats.
A studio so good you will want to move in. Log in and secure a booking for the best pilates and tunes in town.
Wickham St Studios Pilates And Yoga
A studio so good you will want to move in. Log in and secure a booking for the best pilates and tunes in town.
FOOD SCENE
Light Years - Newcastle
For good vibes and even better food. Always 11/10.
For the foodies and those looking for a date night. Extra points for nice and close.
7 locals recommend
The Flotilla
9 Albert StFor the foodies and those looking for a date night. Extra points for nice and close.
A gin factory only a few blocks aways - perfect! Recommend the hot chips, and although not on the menu, they make a great cosmo.
12 locals recommend
Earp Distilling Co.
41 Darling StA gin factory only a few blocks aways - perfect! Recommend the hot chips, and although not on the menu, they make a great cosmo.
Vecina
Perfect for a cocktail and nibbles with girlfriends or a first stop on date night.
Carrington Bowling Club
1C Cowper St NThe perfect family venue so close to home.
Scottie's
36 Scott StFor the never ending summer vibe
Rooftop at QT
Rooftop sunsets and drinks.