Newcastle travel guide
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You're Going to Love Newcastle
With a population of 308 308, Newcastle is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newcastle to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Newcastle
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Bar (1 Honeysuckle Dr unit 18) and Coal & Cedar (382 Hunter St 380) are great picks.
When to visit Newcastle
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Newcastle
Plane
When flying to Newcastle, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 118 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Airlines serving Newcastle
Where to stay in Newcastle
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newcastle, with prices from S$ 51 to S$ 789 per night. Newcastle CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newcastle are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle
Most booked hotels in Newcastle
Hiring a car in Newcastle
Hiring a car in Newcastle costs S$ 48 per day, on average.
Expect to pay S$ 2.04 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 24.41 and S$ 32.55. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newcastle, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.