Welcome to Newcastle

See & Do Despite having inspired Lonely Planet's admiration, Newcastle is yet to be detected by the mass tourism radar. The seaside city of Newcastle is a great holiday destination with a rich history, quirky arts culture and a thriving dining and shopping scene. Embark on one of the many self-guided walking tours or learn how to surf. Spot local marine life aboard Moonshadow Cruises or Nova Cruises or get up close to Australian animals at Blackbutt Reserve, 182 hectares of natural bushland where you can walk the trails and discover the wildlife. Take a family day out to swing and climb like Tarzan at Tree Top Adventure Park, or for something more relaxing, pack up the picnic basket and head to King Edward Park, Foreshore Park or one of the many beautiful parks within Newcastle and enjoy the perfect picnic. For a full list of things to see and do, visitnewcastle.com.au

What's on

Winner of three International Festivals and Events City Award, Newcastle is home to many exciting major events. Keep an eye out for upcoming events at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Civic Theatre, Newcastle Jockey Club and Lizotte’s for great musical showcases, theatre shows, race days and exhibitions. Regular events include Rugby League home games for the Newcastle Knights and Soccer A-League, Newcastle Jets games taking place at Hunter Stadium. Annual events include the Newcastle Jazz Festival, Surfest, Craft Beer Week, This is Not Art Festival, Newcastle Writer’s Festival and many more. For a full list of events - visitnewcastle.com.au or follow us on Facebook @visitnewcastle.

Eat & Drink Newcastle has an emerging food scene that makes it an appealing spot to indulge in quality food and wine. In Newcastle East there's a new bar, cafe, deli, or restaurant throwing open its doors every week. Hamilton's Beaumont Street has long been a mecca for wining and dining, with a wonderful array of lively pubs and sidewalk cafes that have a strong Mediterranean focus. For those who prefer relaxed dining, Darby Street in Cooks Hill offers bohemian style cafes and galleries to browse. Enjoy lunch or a cup of coffee before heading off to shop through the variety of artisan stores. Or, for those who can't go past those waterfront views, right on the Harbour at Honeysuckle wharf, The Boardwalk is the place to head for sophisticated dining and opulent bars with spectacular Harbour views. For a full list of places to eat and drink visitnewcastle.com.au

Newcastle after darkThere’s no better way to describe Newcastle’s nightlife than electric. Small bars are constantly popping up all over the city, while some old favourites have truly kicked things up a notch. There are boutique beer bars for those beer aficionados, glamorous harbourside bars and local pubs playing live music around the city. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at one of the many wonderful venues along Hunter Street before finishing up with a late night coffee at the funky inner city Darby Street.

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Newcastle is one of Australia's oldest and most interesting cities,offering a blend of new and old architecture, a rich indigenous history, and one of the busiest ports in the world. The land and waters of Newcastle are acknowledged as the country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, whose culture is celebrated in community events, place naming, signage and artworks. To learn more about Newcastle’s history, take a walk through Newcastle Museum, Newcastle Maritime Centre, or visit Fort Scratchley Historic Site, at its commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary. Explore Christ Church Cathedral and its exquisite architecture, beautiful grounds and wide views of Newcastle harbour.

StayIt doesn't matter if you have spent your day exploring all of the wonderful things Newcastle has to offer, or if you've spent it relaxing, everyone needs somewhere to unwind and get a good nights sleep at the end of the day. Newcastle has a variety of accommodation to suit a range of tastes and budgets. From internationally branded hotels to beautiful boutique venues and backpackers and hostels, Newcastle has something for everyone. To search and book your Newcastle stay, visitnewcastle.com.au

Newcastle's BeachesA trip to Newcastle is not complete without diving into the ocean. Close to the city is Newcastle Beach with the stunningly preserved Ocean Baths, while Nobbys is the picture perfect beach (and home to Horseshoe Beach, the dog-friendly beach). Bar, Dixon and Mereweather Beach is one long ocean crawl worth doing. Mereweather is home to the annual Surfest and the historic Mereweather Baths are not to be missed. You can even follow this line along to Glenrock Lagoon if you're feeling energetic. Burwood Beach is unpatrolled but great for surfing. If you're keen to venture out of the city centre a little, Redhead Beach is worth the trek, and even further is Caves beach (which is literally home to caves on the beach).

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Local Visitor Information CentresMaritime Centre 3 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle, NSW 2300 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday

Hunter Wetlands Centre 412 Sandgate Road Shortland, NSW 2307 9am – 4pm, 7 days

Both centres are closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

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5 ways to experience Newcastle like a localGet your caffeine fix - Over the past few years, Newcastle has created a coffee culture that gives Melbourne a run for its money.

Rent a bike - Act like the city is yours. Hire a bike and enjoy some of the most beautiful cycle paths in the state.

Shop local - Explore one of the many local markets for fresh local produce, wines, gourmet foods, arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, home wares and much more at Newcastle Farmers Markets, The Olive Tree Markets and Hunt and Gather Markets.

Get out your active wear - Start your morning with a walk along Bathers Way, one of the most beautiful coastal walks in the country, with rock pools and swimming spots dotted amongst amazing white sand beaches.

Spend a day at the Beach - If your idea of fun is lazing around in the sun, Newcastle has plenty of options.

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Location, Location, LocationNewcastle, Australia’s eighth largest city is only 160kms north of Sydney. It is located in the heart of the Hunter Region and is bordered by a stunning coastline with beautiful beaches. Newcastle is also ideally located to access amazing beaches in Port Stephens; world-class wineries in the Hunter Valley; a world-heritage listed rainforest in Barrington Tops; and Australia’s largest salt water lake, Lake Macquarie - all within an hours drive. Newcastle is easily accessible by air, rail, boat and interstate and local coach services. The City offers a range of local public transport services, as well as world class cycle ways and walking tracks. Newcastle's proximity to Sydney and surrounds makes it an easy getaway for a weekend or longer stay.

Getting here By road - if approaching from the south, the M1 Pacific Motorway from Sydney will have you arriving in Newcastle in just two hours. Alternatively, if you are entering the city from the north, follow the Pacific Highway.

By air - Newcastle Airport is the major regional airport and is located 30 minutes north of Newcastle's city centre. Many direct flights are available on a daily basis from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Ballina / Byron Bay, Dubbo, Canberra and the Gold Coast.

By rail - Newcastle is part of the Sydney Trains network. There are frequent return services daily. CountryLink trains connect Newcastle to Sydney, Brisbane and other country centres.

Getting around Newcastle is a very walkable city, with a range of scenic walking and cycle tracks in the City centre and suburbs. For bike hire, there are rental companies including Newcastle Electric Bikes, Boomerang Bikes and Spinway who offers bikes for hire for as little as $33 per day. However for those who do not want to walk or ride, timetables for the Stockton Ferry and Newcastle Buses are available from the City of Newcastle's Administration Centre (located on the ground floor), 282 King Street, Newcastle. Port Stephens Coaches operate between Newcastle Airport and Newcastle Station several times a day during the week. Newcastle also offers taxi services on 131 000 or 131 008, or the ride sharing service, Uber.

Take a selfie (Newcastle's best vantage points)

Queens Wharf Tour Map reference: O5

Memorial Walk Map reference: K12

Nobbys Headland Map reference: V2

Fort Scratchley Historic SiteMap reference: T5

Christ Church Cathedral: Map reference: P7

Shepherds Hill Lookout/ Bogey Hole Map reference: O10

Bar Beach viewing platform Map reference: N12

Walking approx. 10 Minutes

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