Dixon Park Beach
A lovely beach at Merewether in Newcastle with a 4.0 rating across 20 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dixon Park Beach sits on the Yuelarbah Track at Merewether, one of Newcastle's popular beachside suburbs in NSW. With 20 reviews behind its 4.0 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely slice of the Newcastle coast — a beach with sand, surf and lovely surrounds between Merewether and Bar Beach, a genuine favourite for a swim, a walk, a surf or simply soaking up the seaside setting. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal considerations, so check current details and any safety advice before you go. Otherwise it's a free spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and swim between the flags where patrolled.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 58
- Popularity
- 40
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues
Sunnyboy Kiosk
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Blue Door Kiosk Merewether
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Merewether Beach Bar
Merewether Beach Bar is a bar in Merewether, Newcastle. It holds a 3.4-star Google rating from 16 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Merewether Surfhouse
$$Sleek restaurant for Modern Australian fare, plus an upstairs terraced cocktail bar with sea views.
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