Food scene
Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeGreat atmosphere in this local favourite restaurant.
Great quality food in this restaurant favoured by many locals.
26 locals recommend
Burwood Inn's Restaurant
77 Berner StGreat quality food in this restaurant favoured by many locals.
Mary Ellen Hotel
51 Railway StA family favourite for good food at a decent price.
Convoy Commune
88 Mitchell StGreat coffee in a typical Merewether location.
Akuna Cafe
40 Patrick StGreat food, great atmosphere and great coffee.
Always a favourite with locals. Short drive to taste Hunter wines and sample local foods. Some beautiful trees near ponds and dams.
50 locals recommend
Hunter Region
Always a favourite with locals. Short drive to taste Hunter wines and sample local foods. Some beautiful trees near ponds and dams.
Norma's Bistro
132 Bridges RoadGreat food for a good price in a 50's theme setting.
Our favourite Mexican restaurant. Mondays and Wednesdays are combination meal special.
Mucho's Mexican
50 Glebe RdOur favourite Mexican restaurant. Mondays and Wednesdays are combination meal special.
Great atmosphere and food in this unique restaurant
11 locals recommend
Sticky Rice Thai Restaurant Wickham
116 Hannell StGreat atmosphere and food in this unique restaurant
The Grain
12 Beaumont StDelicious food at a trendy restaurant with a great ambiance
Lords Coffee & Associates
148B Beaumont StNeighbourhoods
Famous for its beaches and surf competitions, Merewether is a great destination for a surf, walk, sunbathing, dolphin watch and its vibrant surf life saving scene.
12 locals recommend
Merewether
Famous for its beaches and surf competitions, Merewether is a great destination for a surf, walk, sunbathing, dolphin watch and its vibrant surf life saving scene.
Great area for dining out, shopping and looking at some of the cultural gems of Newcastle.
15 locals recommend
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetGreat area for dining out, shopping and looking at some of the cultural gems of Newcastle.
The most popular destination for local and international cuisine and a favourite hangout for Novocastrians.
41 locals recommend
Darby Street
Darby StreetThe most popular destination for local and international cuisine and a favourite hangout for Novocastrians.
The Junction
Another great food hub close to Merewether
Concerts
For all your large concerts and events in Newcastle
22 locals recommend
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Brown RoadFor all your large concerts and events in Newcastle
Shopping
Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveFor all your shopping needs
Junction Fair, Glebe Rd
Located in the Junction, it is the closest shopping mall to Merewether
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StExcellent shopping experience and cinema
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Newcastle has its own Entertainment Book to get bargains
Newcastle Entertainment Book
Getting around
The easiest way around Newcastle is by foot or your bike
Although public transport is available, the area of Newcastle is easily visited by bike or on foot.
Don't miss
The Sunday farmers markets are a must
Located behind the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, this local market is held every Sunday and has a host of stalls that sell local produce.
Getting around
Closest hospital John Hunter Hospital
In any emergency visit John Hunter Hospital in New Lambton