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The 6 Best Day Trips from Newcastle

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 6 good day trips from Newcastle, Australia, led by Sydney, Central Coast, Pittwater. The closest is Central Coast, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Newcastle at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Sydney	117 km SW	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Central Coast	67 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Pittwater	93 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Bankstown	130 km SW	2 hr	Full-day trip
Liverpool	136 km SW	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Hurstville	131 km SW	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Newcastle

1
Sydney, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Newcastle3 hr 40 min round trip
Known for Australian Securities Exchange.
Also nearby: Blacktown, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Maroubra, Parramatta, Merrylands, Randwick, Mosman, Kellyville.
2
Central Coast, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Newcastle2 hr 30 min round trip
3
Pittwater, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Newcastle2 hr 50 min round trip
4
Bankstown, Australia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car130 km south-west of Newcastle4 hr round trip
5
Liverpool, Australia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Newcastle4 hr 20 min round trip
6
Hurstville, Australia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Newcastle4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Newcastle to Sydney

A realistic pace for Sydney, 117 km from Newcastle. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Newcastle
09:20Arrive in Sydney (1 hr 50 min drive)
09:35Australian Securities Exchange
11:35Lunch
12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Sydney
15:20Head back to Newcastle
17:10Home in Newcastle

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Newcastle?: The best day trips from Newcastle are Sydney, Central Coast, Pittwater, Bankstown, Liverpool. The closest is Central Coast, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Newcastle?: Central Coast is the closest, 67 km south-west of Newcastle, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Newcastle for a day out?: Sydney is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km south-west of Newcastle and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Newcastle?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Liverpool at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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