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.
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Merewether Beach
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.
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Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackFabulous 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.
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Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrWalk 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
Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeCasual atmosphere with great views up the beach this is perfect for a relaxing lunch or afternoon drinks whilst listening to some live music.
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The Beach Hotel
99 Frederick StCasual 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.
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Honeysuckle
26 Honeysuckle DrMany great bars and restaurants here. Silo restaurant, Meet, The Landing, Dockyard bar or Nagisa for some great Japanese.
Essentials
IGA Merewether
32-34 Llewellyn StOpen 7 days.
Coles
204 Union StSellers Quality Meats
18 Mitchell StFabulous butcher
Paul Bros DRY Cleaners
16 Mitchell StBWS Merewether Drive
Merewether StreetGreat bottle shop with some boutique wine and beer and a lovely cheese selection
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The Prince of Wales Hotel Bottle Shop
1 Morgan StGreat 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.
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Burwood Inn's Restaurant
77 Berner StAward 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.
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Darby Street
Darby StreetPlenty 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.
Talulah
52 Glebe RdGreat food in a lovely atmosphere.
Fabulous ice-cream bar and also restaurant and coffees in The Junction hub.
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The Hood Milk Bar
188 Union StFabulous 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.
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Drift Food and Coffee
Cute cafe and food pitstop. Sit in or takeaway. Some lovely asian inspired dishes but the daily toasties are hard to go pass.
DiRoma Pizzeria
144 Glebe RdAmazing Italian Pizzeria for dine-in or takeaway
Best Coast Pizza
32 Llewellyn StDelicious 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.
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Blue Door Kiosk
1 John ParadeCasual beachside cafe with a delicious healthy menu. Grab a kombucha, coco whip, coffee or acai bowl right on Merewether Beach.
Shopping
The Essential Ingredient
200 Union StreetGreat foodie destination for food, cheeses, cookware and cooking classes