Guidebook for Merewether

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Guidebook for Merewether

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous iconic beach of Newcastle that is home to Surfest. Beautiful ocean baths (the largest in the Southern Hemisphere) which is a must do all year round. Grab a coffee at Blue Door kiosk or a pizza at Surfhouse or a cocktail at the Surfhouse bar after a swim.
56 locals recommend
Merewether Beach
56 locals recommend
Gorgeous iconic beach of Newcastle that is home to Surfest. Beautiful ocean baths (the largest in the Southern Hemisphere) which is a must do all year round. Grab a coffee at Blue Door kiosk or a pizza at Surfhouse or a cocktail at the Surfhouse bar after a swim.
Fabulous trails for walking, trail running or mountain bike riding. Enjoy the serenity and wildlife then make your way down to the secluded Burwood Beach afterwards. From there you can head back home or make your way back around to Merewether Beach.
68 locals recommend
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah Track
68 locals recommend
Fabulous trails for walking, trail running or mountain bike riding. Enjoy the serenity and wildlife then make your way down to the secluded Burwood Beach afterwards. From there you can head back home or make your way back around to Merewether Beach.

Sightseeing

Walk to Merewether Beach and then up the the Anzac Memorial Bridge and back. This is a gorgeous walk is about a 6km round trip.
97 locals recommend
Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial Dr
97 locals recommend
Walk to Merewether Beach and then up the the Anzac Memorial Bridge and back. This is a gorgeous walk is about a 6km round trip.

Drinks & Nightlife

107 locals recommend
Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson Parade
107 locals recommend
Casual atmosphere with great views up the beach this is perfect for a relaxing lunch or afternoon drinks whilst listening to some live music.
29 locals recommend
The Beach Hotel
99 Frederick St
29 locals recommend
Casual atmosphere with great views up the beach this is perfect for a relaxing lunch or afternoon drinks whilst listening to some live music.
Many great bars and restaurants here. Silo restaurant, Meet, The Landing, Dockyard bar or Nagisa for some great Japanese.
28 locals recommend
Honeysuckle
26 Honeysuckle Dr
28 locals recommend
Many great bars and restaurants here. Silo restaurant, Meet, The Landing, Dockyard bar or Nagisa for some great Japanese.

Essentials

Open 7 days.
14 locals recommend
IGA Merewether
32-34 Llewellyn St
14 locals recommend
Open 7 days.
19 locals recommend
Coles
204 Union St
19 locals recommend
Fabulous butcher
Sellers Quality Meats
18 Mitchell St
Fabulous butcher
Paul Bros DRY Cleaners
16 Mitchell St
BWS Merewether Drive
Merewether Street
Great bottle shop with some boutique wine and beer and a lovely cheese selection
14 locals recommend
The Prince of Wales Hotel Bottle Shop
1 Morgan St
14 locals recommend
Great bottle shop with some boutique wine and beer and a lovely cheese selection

Food Scene

Award winning restaurant great. Definitely have to try the steaks.
26 locals recommend
Burwood Inn's Restaurant
77 Berner St
26 locals recommend
Award winning restaurant great. Definitely have to try the steaks.
Plenty of great cafes and restaurants to pick from on Darby Street. Definitely worth a visit and some great boutique shops such as Abicus and Blue star elements.
7 locals recommend
Darby Street
Darby Street
7 locals recommend
Plenty of great cafes and restaurants to pick from on Darby Street. Definitely worth a visit and some great boutique shops such as Abicus and Blue star elements.
Great food in a lovely atmosphere.
29 locals recommend
Talulah
52 Glebe Rd
29 locals recommend
Great food in a lovely atmosphere.
Fabulous ice-cream bar and also restaurant and coffees in The Junction hub.
11 locals recommend
The Hood Milk Bar
188 Union St
11 locals recommend
Fabulous ice-cream bar and also restaurant and coffees in The Junction hub.
Cute cafe and food pitstop. Sit in or takeaway. Some lovely asian inspired dishes but the daily toasties are hard to go pass.
8 locals recommend
Drift Food and Coffee
8 locals recommend
Cute cafe and food pitstop. Sit in or takeaway. Some lovely asian inspired dishes but the daily toasties are hard to go pass.
Amazing Italian Pizzeria for dine-in or takeaway
DiRoma Pizzeria
144 Glebe Rd
Amazing Italian Pizzeria for dine-in or takeaway
Delicious hand-crafted thin crust pizzas
8 locals recommend
Best Coast Pizza
32 Llewellyn St
8 locals recommend
Delicious hand-crafted thin crust pizzas
Casual beachside cafe with a delicious healthy menu. Grab a kombucha, coco whip, coffee or acai bowl right on Merewether Beach.
17 locals recommend
Blue Door Kiosk
1 John Parade
17 locals recommend
Casual beachside cafe with a delicious healthy menu. Grab a kombucha, coco whip, coffee or acai bowl right on Merewether Beach.

Shopping

Great foodie destination for food, cheeses, cookware and cooking classes
The Essential Ingredient
200 Union Street
Great foodie destination for food, cheeses, cookware and cooking classes