Backpacking Newcastle, backpacker hostels, accommodation and budget travel information

If you are planning to backpack Newcastle, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels are available here. The page also provides a description of Newcastle, information on how to get here and contact details of the local visitor information centre.

Situated 167 km north of Sydney at the mouth of the Hunter River is Newcastle. With a population of over 270,000, Newcastle is New South Wales’ second largest city. The city is the world's largest exporter of coal and until recently was the site for BHP’s major steel production facility. Newcastle has more to offer than just industry and commerce. Some of the best surf beaches in Australia can be found right on the city’s doorstep and the city itself has many examples of fine colonial architecture.

Nobby's Beach Newcastle
Courtesy Tourism New South Wales

Newcastle is also the gateway to the Hunter Valley Region, which is one of Australia’s premier wine districts. Here you can visit many of Australia’s best known wineries and experience wine tasting, food and entertainment.

Swansea Backpackers 196 High St Swansea, NSW 2281 Phone (02) 4971 1227	Backpackers By The Beach 34- 36 Hunter St Newcastle, NSW 2300 Phone (02) 4926 3472
Newcastle Beach YHA 30 Pacific St Newcastle, NSW 2300 Phone (02) 4925 3544	Backpackers Newcastle 42-44 Denison St Hamilton, NSW 2303 Phone (02) 4969 3436