Newcastle, Australia

26/10/2026

New holiday goal: learn to surf 🏄🌊

With world-class beaches, rolling waves and plenty of surf schools ready to help you get started, there’s no better place to catch your first wave than Newcastle. ☀️

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Who’s adding a surf lesson to their next trip? 👇
https://visitnewcastle.com.au/insider-guides/surf-n-sup

With six beaches and 29 surf breaks, Newcastle’s legendary waves beckon those wanting to head out for a paddle.

23/10/2026

Long weekends or just because... 👏

If you're chasing fresh air, family fun and plenty of moments to keep everyone entertained, Newcastle has you covered. Think beach adventures, harbour views, great food and memory-making experiences from sunrise to sunset. ☀️🌊

📖 Read our 48 Hours in Newcastle for Families guide and discover how to spend the perfect family weekend in Newcastle.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3UiYJt7

19/10/2026

🏊‍♀️ No trip to Newcastle is complete without a visit to Merewether and Newcastle Ocean Baths. These long-standing coastal icons provide the perfect backdrop for sunrise swims, an afternoon ice cream, and a place to cool off while you explore the Bathers Way.

Loved by locals and visitors alike, you must add our Ocean Baths to your itinerary.

Learn more about our beaches and Ocean Baths 👉 https://visitnewcastle.com.au/insider-guides/newcastle-beach-guide

SMH subscribers can also check out the Traveller feature on the world's great ocean pools 👉 https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/ten-of-the-world-s-great-ocean-pools-ranked-20261016-p611zq.html

12/10/2026

Golden hour in Newy 🧡💛🍤🥂 Daylight savings and bursts of sweet spring sunshine, what’s not to love!?!

😊 Cocktails, coastal walks, ocean pool swims… what's your go-to sunset spot in Newcastle ☀️👉✨️

29/09/2026

This long weekend Newcastle is going to be ELECTRIC! And West Vest Block Fest is turning the volume all the way up 🔥

300+ local musicians. 11 stages. 9 venues. One massive day of live music.

Headlined by acclaimed songwriter William Crighton, West Best Bloc Fest shines a spotlight on artists, venues and of course, a stack of incredible live music.

📍 Midtown - Newcastle West
🎵 Sunday 4 Oct, 11am to 10pm
🎟 westbestblocfest.com

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14/09/2026

🎪✨Strap yourselves in for a wild, seductive and spectacular night – Strut & Fret’s is back with LOCA VIDA!

Part of New Annual’s evocative program, expect breathtaking aerial acts, world-class circus performers, cheeky choreography and a pulsing soundtrack, all brought together in a dazzling celebration of chaos, glamour and entertainment.

🔥 With multiple ticket releases already sold out 🥂 gather your friends and 🎟️ book now before it sells out completely!

🎭https://newannual.com/explore/events/loca-vida

📍 Spiegeltent, Civic Park, Newcastle
📅 Now until 4 Oct 2026
🫦 18+ event

07/09/2026

🌊 Three iconic ocean pools; from the historic Bogey Hole to the stunning Newcastle Ocean Baths and the massive Merewether Ocean Baths, there's a spring swim for every mood.

👇 Tell us: Which ocean pool are you diving into first?

💙 Bogey Hole
💙 Newcastle Ocean Baths
💙 Merewether Ocean Baths

Swipe through for inspo and cast your vote in the comments!

📸 3 & 6 Destination NSW

17/08/2026

🏉 The world's best Rugby League talent is heading to McDonald Jones Stadium for the Rugby League World Cup 2026!

🔥 18 October
New Zealand vs Fiji (Women) 1:50pm
Fiji vs Cook Islands (Men) 4:05pm

🏆 7 November
Women's & Men's Semi Finals

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! 👉 https://bit.ly/4iikp1U

View the full draw: https://www.rlwc2026.com/

Get ready for an electric atmosphere, fierce rivalries and world-class rugby league action!

18/06/2026

Summer plans just dropped: Rolling Sets is rolling into Foreshore Park for the very first time 🌊☀️🎶

A celebration of live music, surf, skate and beach culture (very Newcastle-coded if you ask us), Rolling Sets is bringing its biggest event yet to Newcastle this December!

The STACKED line-up includes Ocean Alley, Royel Otis, G Flip, Violent Soho, The Rions, Old Mervs, Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers and more 🎸

📍 Foreshore Park, Newcastle
📅 Saturday 5 December 2026

Fire up the group chat, book your tickets, and start planning that summer weekend getaway to Newcastle ☀️🌴

👇 Ticket details in the comments

25/05/2026

🍝 Not all Italian is created equal… and Newcastle does it a little differently.

Think more than your classic bowl of pasta, we’re talking hidden trattorias, unexpected w**e lists, coastal vibes and dishes that feel just a little bit offbeat (in the best way).

From date-night corners to loud, long-table feasts, these are the Italian spots locals keep coming back to.

Save it for later, send it to your pasta people, and go find your new favourite in Newcastle. 🍷

Authentic Italian food in Newcastle. Newcastle is home to a thriving Italian culinary scene where traditional flavours meet modern Australian influence; woodfired pizza, handmade pastas and sauces, classic mains, and more.