Newcastle is home to beautiful beaches which are famous amongst surfers and enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Our beaches are accessible
Our beaches are very accessible by public transport. Nobby's beach, Newcastle Ocean Baths and Newcastle beach are only a short walk (5 to 10 minutes) from Newcastle Central train station.
Newcastle is also home to the historic Newcastle Ocean Baths and Merewether Ocean Baths.
We have five swimming centres
Newcastle City Council has five Swimming Centres available for daily use for up to 40 weeks of the year.
Whether you are a swimmer, surfer or boogie boarder, you will find somewhere to enjoy your sport in Newcastle.
| events finder | newcastle | |||
| INSTRUCTIONS Use the calendar above by clicking on a day or week or month to view events occuring at that time. You can use the arrows on the left and right of the month to move back or forward through time. | ||||
| discover newcastle | enjoy nature |
![]() | |
|
COME & DISCOVER koalas, wombats, emus & more. Explore exhibits, take a picnic, go for a bush walk. It’s all at Blackbutt Reserve. | |
| More on this topic ... |





