Beaches & baths

  • Beaches and pools

    Beaches

    Newcastle has a reputation for being one of the best surfing locations in Australia. Surfing, body boarding and swimming are very popular activities.

  • Lifeguards web

    Lifeguard patrols

    Council employed professional lifeguards are responsible for almost all patrols, excluding Sunday patrols during the Surf Life Saving season when Surf Club members provide voluntary patrols.

  • Beach conditions

    Newcastle has a reputation for being one of the best surfing locations in Australia. Surfing, body boarding and swimming are very popular activities.

  • Surf Clubs

    There are six Surf Clubs in the Newcastle City Council area coordinated by Hunter Surf Lifesaving

  • Ocean Baths

    Newcastle Ocean Baths and Merewether Baths have a long history as popular swimming spots

  • Nobbys Headland

    Everyone is now able to enjoy the sweeping views of city and Pacific Ocean from Nobbys Headland. The Nobbys Lighthouse grounds will be available for free public access on the first and third Sunday of each month between 10am and 4pm.

  • Clean Beach awards

    Newcastle beaches took out every category at the regional Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach awards.