Newcastle Guidebook
Things to do
The Bogey Hole ocean pool is an Instagrammers dream, and a 'must see' attraction on the Newcastle coastline. Swimming in the Newcastle Bogey Hole is a surreal experience, particularly when the waves are washing across. You feel like you are in a pool, due to the size and shape of the swimming hole, but the waves washing across and crashing nearby are a constant reminder that you are not.
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeThe Bogey Hole ocean pool is an Instagrammers dream, and a 'must see' attraction on the Newcastle coastline. Swimming in the Newcastle Bogey Hole is a surreal experience, particularly when the waves are washing across. You feel like you are in a pool, due to the size and shape of the swimming hole, but the waves washing across and crashing nearby are a constant reminder that you are not.
Fort Scratchley is a fascinating part of Newcastle's military history. Built looking out over the ocean in Newcastle East in the late 1880's, the original purpose of the installation was to prepare Australia for a possible attack by Russia!
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Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdFort Scratchley is a fascinating part of Newcastle's military history. Built looking out over the ocean in Newcastle East in the late 1880's, the original purpose of the installation was to prepare Australia for a possible attack by Russia!
Appreciate the town’s artistic flair at the impressive Newcastle Art Gallery, home to the second-largest collection of art in the State. Among the more than 7,000 works on permanent display include those by Brett Whitley, Emily Kame Kngwarreye and John Olsen.
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Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StAppreciate the town’s artistic flair at the impressive Newcastle Art Gallery, home to the second-largest collection of art in the State. Among the more than 7,000 works on permanent display include those by Brett Whitley, Emily Kame Kngwarreye and John Olsen.
One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle with locals and tourists alike, Blackbutt Reserve is a 182 hectare nature reserve which features native animal enclosures, walking trails, children’s playgrounds and tranquil picnic areas.
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveOne of the most popular attractions in Newcastle with locals and tourists alike, Blackbutt Reserve is a 182 hectare nature reserve which features native animal enclosures, walking trails, children’s playgrounds and tranquil picnic areas.
Opened in 1935, Merewether Ocean Baths are the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere. Free to access, and hugely popular among visitors and locals alike, the Merewether Ocean Baths are perfect to cool off, enjoy some wave free frolicking, enjoy an ocean-side ice cream or coffee.
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Merewether Ocean Bath
3a Ocean StOpened in 1935, Merewether Ocean Baths are the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere. Free to access, and hugely popular among visitors and locals alike, the Merewether Ocean Baths are perfect to cool off, enjoy some wave free frolicking, enjoy an ocean-side ice cream or coffee.
Treetops Adventure Newcastle has unique tree ropes courses that pack a lot of adventure into a small area. With 90+ aerial challenges and 20 different ziplines, you can clamber along the native gum trees at your own pace.
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TreeTops Newcastle
Treetops RoadTreetops Adventure Newcastle has unique tree ropes courses that pack a lot of adventure into a small area. With 90+ aerial challenges and 20 different ziplines, you can clamber along the native gum trees at your own pace.
Sightseeing
Newcastle's ANZAC Memorial Walk was stablished in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. Steel silhouettes of soldiers, as well as the names of almost 11,000 Hunter Valley men and women who enlisted to serve during World War
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Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrNewcastle's ANZAC Memorial Walk was stablished in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. Steel silhouettes of soldiers, as well as the names of almost 11,000 Hunter Valley men and women who enlisted to serve during World War
For sunset views of Newcastle like no other, head to Strzelecki Lookout for panoramic views over the ocean and city. Named after explorer and geologist Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki, his research and chemical analysis of coal deposits significantly influenced the development of Newcastle.
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Strzelecki Scenic Lookout
28 Memorial DrFor sunset views of Newcastle like no other, head to Strzelecki Lookout for panoramic views over the ocean and city. Named after explorer and geologist Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki, his research and chemical analysis of coal deposits significantly influenced the development of Newcastle.
Food scene
One of Newcastle's most loved Mediterranean restaurants, Rustica not only delivers the goods with the menu but also happens to offer up some of the best views in Newcastle. Sitting directly opposite Newcastle Beach Rustic it is the ideal venue for a long lingering lunch or romantic dinner for two.
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Rustica Newcastle Beach
1 King StOne of Newcastle's most loved Mediterranean restaurants, Rustica not only delivers the goods with the menu but also happens to offer up some of the best views in Newcastle. Sitting directly opposite Newcastle Beach Rustic it is the ideal venue for a long lingering lunch or romantic dinner for two.
Located in one of Newcastle’s most iconic buildings the Signal Box has been a part of the Newcastle Railway Station precinct since its construction in 1936, today what you’ll find is an upmarket bistro style dining experience Harbour side.
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Signal Box Newcastle
155 Wharf RdLocated in one of Newcastle’s most iconic buildings the Signal Box has been a part of the Newcastle Railway Station precinct since its construction in 1936, today what you’ll find is an upmarket bistro style dining experience Harbour side.
When it comes to dining out in Newcastle, Crystalbrook Kingsley’s Roundouse Restaurant can, without doubt, lay claim to offering the most spectacular views in the city. Situated on the rooftop of the 5-star hotel, the floor to ceiling glass walls provide views all the way to Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley
Roundhouse
282 King StreetWhen it comes to dining out in Newcastle, Crystalbrook Kingsley’s Roundouse Restaurant can, without doubt, lay claim to offering the most spectacular views in the city. Situated on the rooftop of the 5-star hotel, the floor to ceiling glass walls provide views all the way to Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley
Newcastle’s first Good Food Guide hatted restaurant, subo has long been delivering a unique dining experience to their guests. The five-course menu is switched up twice throughout each season and is all about sourcing Australian only produce, and when it comes to the wine menu it’s minimal intervention. The warm and intimate space says no fuss and lets the food and service do all the talking.
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Subo
551D Hunter StNewcastle’s first Good Food Guide hatted restaurant, subo has long been delivering a unique dining experience to their guests. The five-course menu is switched up twice throughout each season and is all about sourcing Australian only produce, and when it comes to the wine menu it’s minimal intervention. The warm and intimate space says no fuss and lets the food and service do all the talking.
Nagisa has been earned a reputation for consistently delivering the freshest and most iniative Japanese cuisine in Newcastle. Located in the Honeysuckle precinct overlooking Newcastle’s working harbour what Nagisa manages to do easily is merge the elegance and tradition of Japanese cuisine with a twist of modern edgy flavours.
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Nagisa
1 Honeysuckle DriveNagisa has been earned a reputation for consistently delivering the freshest and most iniative Japanese cuisine in Newcastle. Located in the Honeysuckle precinct overlooking Newcastle’s working harbour what Nagisa manages to do easily is merge the elegance and tradition of Japanese cuisine with a twist of modern edgy flavours.
Located in the heart of the CBD MEET offers a New York style bar on one side and warehouse style restaurant space on the other. When it comes to the menu choose between either their seasonal list of seafood and meats or take their signature Churrasco experience.
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Meet
9 Darby StLocated in the heart of the CBD MEET offers a New York style bar on one side and warehouse style restaurant space on the other. When it comes to the menu choose between either their seasonal list of seafood and meats or take their signature Churrasco experience.
Located on Newcastle Harbour Scratchleys is one of the city's most iconic restaurants. Seafood is what they specialise in with the menu being a smorgasbord of ocean delights, highlight being the famous Scratchleys Seafood Platters. Brimming with Blue Swimmer Crab, Balmain Bugs, King Prawns, and Sydney Rock Oysters, there really is no better experience than sitting window side and watching all the happenings of the harbour go by.
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Scratchleys on the Wharf
200 Wharf RdLocated on Newcastle Harbour Scratchleys is one of the city's most iconic restaurants. Seafood is what they specialise in with the menu being a smorgasbord of ocean delights, highlight being the famous Scratchleys Seafood Platters. Brimming with Blue Swimmer Crab, Balmain Bugs, King Prawns, and Sydney Rock Oysters, there really is no better experience than sitting window side and watching all the happenings of the harbour go by.