You’ve arrived at Williamtown Airport, which can only mean one thing: a holiday of sun, surf, and great times awaits you! Williamtown Airport is the closest airport to Newcastle, the second most populous town in New South Wales.
Williamtown Airport is the 12th busiest airport in Australia, with direct flights to most major Australian cities, it sees over 1.2 million passengers pass through each year.
Newcastle itself is incredibly special and is the gateway to some beautiful places. It’s Australia’s second-oldest city, and is affectionately known as ‘Newie’ by locals, with a population of just under 300,000 - so you’ll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.
Being a surf town, you’ll often find yourself sitting on the beach, watching the waves and the surfers who try to catch them. But of course, there are the surrounding areas of Newcastle to visit too. With the Hunter Valley region close by, it’s a beautiful contrast to the coastal town of Newcastle - endless wineries and vineyards that offer some of the finest produce in the whole of Australia!
Indeed, picking up a rental car from Williamtown Airport means that you are in for a fantastic holiday. Whether you want a few days by the ocean, or to go off inland on a different type of adventure, the possibilities are endless.
Discover Newcastle with Hertz
You can discover Newcastle at your own pace with a rental car from Hertz. It’s the perfect addition to your holiday and allows you to have endless beach days, inland trips, and road trips.
Newcastle has plenty to offer. Here, you can find a unique mix of historical architecture, incredible surf beaches, and a warm sunny climate. The laid back attitude of locals is infectious, and you’ll enjoy waking up in the morning and heading straight into the ocean for a wake-up dip.
Some of the finest surfing beaches in New South Wales can be found along the Newcastle Coastline. But, if this doesn’t quite take your fancy, why not try the first man-made ocean pool, the Bogey Hole? You can also check out Merewether Beach, which provides a safe haven from the surf waves.
If you fancy a day away from the beach, then it’s time to head to Blackbutt Reserve. With four valleys, each full of rainforests, rivers, walking trails, and lakes, it’s the perfect spot to surround yourself with beautiful nature. Keep a lookout for some native Australian wildlife, like emus, wombats, kangaroos, and koalas.
Head to the Hunter with Hertz
In Newcastle, you can swap the surf for the wineries in just under an hour. The heart of the Hunter Valley is about an hour’s trip from Williamtown Airport, so be prepared to enjoy one of the best wine regions in Australia in no time at all.
The Hunter Valley is really quite special, and there are more cellar doors here than anywhere else in Australia. And, it’s not just full of wine - with breweries, chocolatiers, restaurants, cafes, and more, there are a plethora of things to do and discover while you’re in this region.
Your trip to Williamtown Airport is just the start of an incredible time. Whether you’re opting for a coastal break full of surf, swell, and sun or you want to venture inland to the Hunter and neighbouring regions, you have plenty of options to enjoy! And it’s all made possible, with Hertz.
