Attractions near Shoal Bay

Since 2000, an independently owned and meticulously curated destination of discovery by way of new vinyl, music books, eyewear and apparel. From Men’s & Women’s

Enjoy a night of BYO wine and painting as our expert Pinot and Picasso hosts deliver each session with comprehensive step by step instruction with

Local Newcastle Artist, Mitch Revs, has opened a gallery space in Hunter Street, where his art and merchandise is available for purchase. With majority of

A wonderland of apparel & accessories in the heart of Newcastle NSW, scouted out for the female who adores the coastal lifestyle. You'll find many

The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club is located at Wickham in the all-weather, deep water, working port of Newcastle. The Club’s precinct includes a marina, shipyard

A unique Nordic Lifestyle store located in Newcastle. We import the largest range of authentic Nordic designed products and host many Nordic inspired events throughout

We think a little differently at Ninja Parc… We think that playtime shouldn’t be exclusive to children. As adults, we often spend too much time

Miss Porter's House Museum is a Newcastle treasure. Take a step back into history in the heart of our city. Visitors of all ages can

The former Mining Road was constructed as an access road when the area was being mined for heavy mineral sands like rutile and zircon, before

Unique in Australia, Inner City Winemakers is within walking distance of Newcastle's central business district and beautiful working harbour. Here locals and visitors alike can

Lighthouse Beach offers good diving, snorkelling, surfing and fishing in a spectacular wild landscape.

Sanbah Grindhouse skatepark comprises of a 570 square metre concrete skate park, cafe, as well as a skate shop and an equipment hire shop with

At the heart of inner city Cooks Hill, the charming Centennial Park offers a Victorian rotunda, modern playground, fragrant flower beds and expansive grassy spaces

Maker store & studio is a retail experience that showcases local makers both locally & globally. Clothing, skincare, jewellery, floral art, ceramics & homewares are

Bar Beach is a small suburb in the region of Newcastle, along the Central Coast of NSW. The suburb’s main attraction is the beach at

St James’ is the oldest church in the Forster Tuncurry Anglican parish and was built in 1884. This historic church sits on the hill above

Dixon Park Beach has Council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday during swimming season and volunteer members of Dixon Park Surf Lifesaving Club providing beach

What better place to set up for a day of exploring than Riverside Park? Located at the northern end of Ash Island, near Newcastle, it’s

Number One Beach is well-named, it really could be the best beach in NSW: the beach, the views and the waters are so beautiful.

Learn to Surf with Newcastle’s most experienced surf school! Newcastle surf school is the longest running surf school in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area.

Merewether Beach, home of four times World Surfing Champion, Mark Richards and Malibu Surfboard Riding Champion, Martin McMillan. No doubt this is part of the

Merewether Ocean Baths are the largest ocean baths complex in the Southern Hemisphere. Lifeguard Services provided seven days a week during swimming season. Features two

Variety is the spice of this excellent walk from the western side of Ash Island, through its interior, finishing at the picnic area by the

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse stands on a dramatic headland east of Seal Rocks village. Completed in 1875, it is the first lighthouse designed by colonial architect

Boat Beach offers good snorkelling along the rocks and the island off shore, it's also a haven for divers.

It’s hard to believe Hunter Wetlands National Park, a haven for nature-lovers, is so close to the city of Newcastle. Pop the kids and their

We provide indoor adventures, crafted to challenge and excite all kinds of people. Come and check out our escape rooms or take a spin on

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation sanctuary, with over 200 wildlife species identified on site. Located on 45 hectares of internationally significant wetlands under