Newcastle (NSW) / 9 photo spots
9 Instagram spots around Newcastle (NSW)
Newcastle in New South Wales pairs harbour walks with beaches and hillside viewpoints. These ideas use established paths and public places around the Australian city. Commercial or media filming in city parks requires prior approval.
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Nobbys Beach
From the public recreation area beside Nobbys Beach, frame the sand with Nobbys Lighthouse on the headland. Stay back from the water when waves are high.
Search Google MapsNewcastle Memorial Walk
The Memorial Walk begins at Strzelecki Lookout and has steel silhouettes along its elevated bridge. Photograph the figures against the ocean from the walkway and leave room for visitors at the memorial.
Search Google MapsKing Edward Park Rotunda
King Edward Park has a Victorian rotunda and a sunken garden. From a park path, use the planting to frame the rotunda.
Search Google MapsThe Obelisk
The Obelisk stands in a hilltop park above Newcastle. From the lookout, frame the city and harbour below without moving beyond the public area.
Search Google MapsHoneysuckle Foreshore
Honeysuckle has boardwalks and a marina along Newcastle Harbour. Photograph the boats from the promenade and keep the shared path clear.
Search Google MapsCivic Park Fountain
In central Newcastle, Civic Park contains the Captain Cook Memorial Fountain. Frame the fountain from a park path with the surrounding trees.
Search Google MapsNewcastle Museum
Newcastle Museum occupies the former Honeysuckle Railway workshops. From Museum Park, photograph the exterior and pick out the lines of the historic buildings.
Search Google MapsHickson Street Lookout
A short track from Hickson Street in Merewether leads to a grassy lookout over Burwood Beach. Frame the curve of the beach from well back on the lawn. There are steep drops, and the park can close in poor weather or fire danger. Check the park’s licensing rules for commercial shoots.
Search Google MapsNewcastle Ocean Baths
The Newcastle Ocean Baths have an Art Deco façade beside the sea. From the high path along Shortland Esplanade, frame the geometric lines of the façade. Check the city’s project updates before visiting.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Visit Newcastle, Nobbys Beach
- Visit Newcastle, Newcastle Memorial Walk
- Visit Newcastle, King Edward Park
- City of Newcastle, outdoor space and filming applications
- Visit Newcastle, Obelisk
- Visit Newcastle, land-based whale watching viewpoints
- Visit Newcastle, Honeysuckle Foreshore
- Visit Newcastle, precincts including Civic Park
- Visit Newcastle, Newcastle Museum
- NSW National Parks, Hickson Street lookout
- NSW National Parks, Hickson Street lookout access and safety
- Visit Newcastle, Shoreline walking map
- City of Newcastle, Newcastle Ocean Baths project