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Nov 2022

We stayed locally and ate locally and loved the beautiful weather and the easy walks along the beach It’s going to look great when they finish the development A pity the baths are under repair at this time of year We will return again though it’s been great

By Yoroghos

“Free Parking and Great Undercover Gazebo for some lovely Kiosk Food”

Oct 2022

We had a lovely stroll from the free parking at the edge of the beach over to the pavillion and kiosk and ordered the whiting tacos, and the haloumi tacos and they were both reasonable price of $13 and very filling and excellent tasting.

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Sir Baden

Swansea, Australia306 contributions

So close to the CBD

Jul 2020 • Solo

A great spot for surfers in Newcastle. The beach is patrolled by professional and volunteer lifeguards in the summer. The kids wading pool with its now sand covered map of the world is at its Northern end.

Written July 11, 2020

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Karen P

Greater Sydney, Australia229 contributions

Beautiful beach with large sandy area, and amenities

Jun 2020

The beach has bathing amenities on it, free parking nearby, cafes and restaurants right there. Excellent surf on the days I was there

Written June 28, 2020

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Andy

Thornton, Australia232 contributions

Great beach

Jul 2019 • Family

Great beach for a chill, swim, surf or walk.
Showers around toilet block area.
Great cafe to grab a coffee, fish and chips or finger food.
Parking on road or nearby back streets.

Written July 21, 2019

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505Marg

Lake Macquarie, Australia69 contributions

Home

Jan 2018

Newcastle Beach is one of many beautiful beaches along the coastline. It is fully patrolled during summer. Has a fabulous kiosk and plenty of covered tables to sit and enjoy a coffee or lunch. Has change rooms and toilets. There is also ocean baths within a short walk from the beach. A must do when visiting beautiful Newcastle.

Written August 27, 2018

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roemanner

Greater Sydney, Australia244 contributions

People Get There By Car.

Dec 2015 • Friends

This is a sensationally beautiful strand. Lots of people were present when we visited. It seemed like a pretty good bunch. We stopped and chatted with people. The biggest complaint was that the beach has very little parking for a popular public beach.
Try the beach. I suggest getting there early on the weekend if you don't want a Sydney-like car mess.

Written January 25, 2016

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b121

Newcastle, Australia832 contributions

One of Newcastle's beat beaches

Nov 2014 • Family

Newcastle Beach is a beautiful white-sand beach within walking distance of the heart of Newcastle. They have volley ball nets permanently set up (you need to bring your own volley ball). It's one block away from a great ice-cream shop. We were there late afternoon, and enjoyed watching the waves while sitting on one of the concrete steps which lead down to the beach. Rest rooms are open during the day. Parking can be difficult in summer, and street parking is metered.

Written December 13, 2014

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Oscar Smith

Newcastle, Australia2,369 contributions

Great rock pools

Mar 2021 • Solo

Enjoyed the rock pools at the northern end of the beach. Not much parking or cafes around, but otherwise good

Written March 12, 2021

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Alison S

Sydney, Australia2,468 contributions

Nice place to sit and soak up the sea air at the close of day.

Feb 2021

After walking from the end of the Light Rail , it was pleasant to sit down and savour the scene.
Pleasant scene; crashing waves.
Volleyball playing by some.

Written February 24, 2021

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David N

Brisbane, Australia1,885 contributions

Beautiful beach

Jan 2020 • Couples

This beautiful beach is very close to the CBD and also a light rail stop making it very accessible. The beach is well patrolled by lifeguards and has the enclosed sea water pools for smaller children

Written January 8, 2020

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Sarah H

Victoria, Australia99 contributions

A lovely clean beach

Oct 2019

A lovely maintained beach, was clean and safe for families, lots to see and do. unfortunately to cold for us to swim, but on a warm day would be a lovely beach to lie on

Written October 10, 2019

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