Newcastle travel guide

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Newcastle is Located on the Eastern side of the continent near the Hunter River, in the province of New South Wales Newcastle is one of the thriving business areas with its coal deposits and commercial sector. Industrialization on a larger scale was conducted after iron and steel mills were constructed in 1915. Newcastle today is the 6th most populous city Down Under with uber modernized crowd.

Fast Facts

√ Blackbutt Reserve

√ Bogey Hole

√ Convict Lumberyard

√ Cooks Hill Gallery

√ Dixon Park Beach

There are three main things that you can in enjoy in Newcastle. They are :

→ Enjoying the Beaches : - Australia’s sixth largest city, Newcastle boasts some of Australia’s best beaches. Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon Park, Merewether and Stockton Beaches are all within 5 km of the city centre. All six beaches are patrolled and offer your family a safe place to swim and relax. Alternatively you can enjoy the protection of our ocean baths.

Newcastle’s spectacular coastline and pristine beaches have been celebrated with the creation of the Bathers Way, a five kilometer coastal walk that starts at Nobbys and finishes at Merewether Beach. Experiencing the remarkable Bathers Way should be a “must” during any visit to Newcastle.

→ Harbour Sights : - Newcastle is built around a large working harbour, the entrance to which is guarded by Nobbys Lighthouse and Breakwater. The adjacent foreshore area is the perfect place to while away the hours watching the busy harbour traffic while enjoying a drink or meal in one of the harbourside cafes, bars or restaurants.

Large expanses of grassy parklands on the harbour’s edge are perfect for a relaxing family picnic. Mingle with the hundreds of Novocastrians who flock to the foreshore each weekend for recreational activities such as kite flying, roller blading, jogging or bike riding.

→ City Nights : - If you think just because the sun has gone down and there is nothing to do, you are really in the dark. Home to some of the finest entertainment venues on Australia’s east coast, you can catch the very best of live performers from around the country and overseas.

Newcastle offers something for everyone, whether you want to dance to the beats of some of Australia’s best DJ’s, enjoy your favourite food or drink, or find a place where you can simply relax with family and friends.

Newcastle is a one stop solution for all your eating, dining and entertaining based desires. Part from hosting a number of quality pubs and bars the tourists also freak out on the cinemas and one of the best ones being Civic Theater located in the Hunter Street.

With its plethora of pubs, music clubs and bars that are inseparably linked with Newcastle, you can enjoy the odd hours of night bustle with a diversified range of night activities. Have a gala night as you visit the Silo lounge Bar, the award winning Restaurant in Newcastle.

A perfect getaway destination for all the foodaholics, New castle is home to a great variety of food cuisines including, Thai, Italian, Asian and western dishes which makes you go craving for more. With its excellent quality of food and favourable locations the other most sought after beverage area the wines that are available in Newcastle.

New Castle has emerged as one of the best tourist destinations in Australia and is a paradise for shoppers. With almost all genres of shops that are dotted all throughout Newcastle, the place is a haven for people who love to shop. You can buy leather goods, jewelry, home wares, footwear, electrical goods, antiques and local art. The second largest city of Australia also has some of the famous antique stores.

√ Getabout 4WD Vehicles : - One can also avail luxury 4WD vehicles into exciting and scenic trails of the Blue Mountains and beyond. This activity offers outback regions, wildlife, stunning and real Australian adventure.

√ Gine Walkabout Safaris : - This activity is amazing and is active eco-adventurous from whales, wildlife and wine to four wheel driving, surf and adventure activity safaris.

The New Castle city has an extensive system of road links and also road based public transport services like buses and taxis. The rail transport too is accessible to small percentage of population along with the major rail transport routes and ferry services. The CityRail lines provide local as well as regional commuter services. The bus services are provided by the State Transit Authority of New South Wales.

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