Newcastle Breakwater
Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia

Newcastle Breakwater is an attraction in Newcastle East, New South Wales, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 811 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 3 landmarks in Newcastle East.
Newcastle Breakwater at a glance
- Category
- Attractions
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 811
- Newcastle East rank
- #2 of 3
- National rank
- #208 of 489
About Newcastle Breakwater
Located in Newcastle East, New South Wales, Newcastle Breakwater is catalogued as an attraction — one of 140 attractions tracked across Australia. Among Newcastle East's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Newcastle Breakwater 4.8 out of 5 across 811 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #49 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Newcastle Breakwater ranks #208 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 43%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #53 of 111, and within the attractions category it holds #49 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.8 rating runs above the attractions average of 4.51, a sign that visitors leave more satisfied here than at comparable attractions.
Newcastle Breakwater is located at Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Newcastle East. For the wider context, the Newcastle East city page ranks all 3 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares Newcastle Breakwater with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Newcastle Breakwater worth visiting?
- Newcastle Breakwater is an attraction in Newcastle East, New South Wales, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 811 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 3 landmarks in Newcastle East.
- Where is Newcastle Breakwater?
- Newcastle Breakwater is located at Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Newcastle Breakwater?
- Newcastle Breakwater is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Newcastle Breakwater rated?
- Newcastle Breakwater holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 811 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Newcastle Breakwater?
- By visitor review volume, Newcastle Breakwater ranks #208 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 43%), #53 of 111 in New South Wales, and #2 of 3 in Newcastle East.
- How does Newcastle Breakwater compare to other attractions?
- Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, Newcastle Breakwater ranks #49 by review volume, and its 4.8 rating beats the category average of 4.51.
- What landmarks are near Newcastle Breakwater?
- The closest landmarks to Newcastle Breakwater are Nobbys Head (582 m away), Nobbys Lighthouse (596 m away), Oyster Bank (632 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
More Landmarks in Newcastle East
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.

