Guidebook for Newcastle
Food Scene
It's a cool place for coffee, hearty brekky, wholesome lunch and themed dinners. It's housed in an old produce store, with funky decor, and hipster staff. It's just a stroll down the hill too!
Three Bears Kitchen
1A First StreetIt's a cool place for coffee, hearty brekky, wholesome lunch and themed dinners. It's housed in an old produce store, with funky decor, and hipster staff. It's just a stroll down the hill too!
Good coffee, hearty, big breakfast and an awesome view of Newy Beach. You can walk there.
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Liquid Gold Beach Cafe
61 Shortland EsplanadeGood coffee, hearty, big breakfast and an awesome view of Newy Beach. You can walk there.
Famous in the Newy region as having the best, fresh pizza. Treat yourself, with a vino rosso, then walk home!
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Napoli Centrale Pizza Bar
173 King StFamous in the Newy region as having the best, fresh pizza. Treat yourself, with a vino rosso, then walk home!
Just a short drive along the coast, to eat delicious food either in the casual part or the ritzy restaurant. It is right on the edge of Merewether Beach, so pack your cossie in the car for later!
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Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeJust a short drive along the coast, to eat delicious food either in the casual part or the ritzy restaurant. It is right on the edge of Merewether Beach, so pack your cossie in the car for later!
Drinks & Nightlife
Family friendly pub meals with lots of beers and ciders on tap.
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Grain Store Newcastle
64-66 Scott StFamily friendly pub meals with lots of beers and ciders on tap.
Central
145 King StreetAn easy walk away, good food, beers, trivia nights and live music.
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FogHorn Brewhouse
218 King StAn easy walk away, good food, beers, trivia nights and live music.
World Class Wineries, restaurants and live concerts such as Elton John and Fleetwood Mac in 2015.... Day on the Green release new shows each year. Shuttle Buses run for the 45 minute trip.
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Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre
455 Wine Country DrWorld Class Wineries, restaurants and live concerts such as Elton John and Fleetwood Mac in 2015.... Day on the Green release new shows each year. Shuttle Buses run for the 45 minute trip.
Such a great place for Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffees or night time drinks. This redeveloped industrial laundry is full of character, and the staff are so cool too. Go there! % minute drive, just past Marketown Shopping Centre,
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The Edwards
148 Parry StreetSuch a great place for Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffees or night time drinks. This redeveloped industrial laundry is full of character, and the staff are so cool too. Go there! % minute drive, just past Marketown Shopping Centre,
This famous name in Aussie Music is known for fine cuisine and iconic live music acts. You should check their program - it's about 15 mins drive away - worth it.
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Lizotte's Restaurant
31 Morehead StThis famous name in Aussie Music is known for fine cuisine and iconic live music acts. You should check their program - it's about 15 mins drive away - worth it.
Parks & Nature
Safe for families to swim. You can walk there with your chairs, towels, bucket and spade.
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Nobbys Beach
Nobbys RdSafe for families to swim. You can walk there with your chairs, towels, bucket and spade.
Recently opened, with the Anzac Bridge along the way, this trail hugs the coastline, and provides spectacular views of all the beaches, as well as the hinterland.
Crowne Plaza Newcastle (RE-BRANDED Rydges Newcastle)
Merewether StreetRecently opened, with the Anzac Bridge along the way, this trail hugs the coastline, and provides spectacular views of all the beaches, as well as the hinterland.
Only 45 minutes away to these beautiful gardens, and a bonus light show at Christmas time!
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Hunter Valley Gärten
2090 Broke RdOnly 45 minutes away to these beautiful gardens, and a bonus light show at Christmas time!
World class Surf Beach with Lifesavers on duty with flags, and plenty of golden sand. There are also Baths for lap swimming, change rooms and a kiosk. There is a giant tidal swimming pool as well - ideal for children.
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Newcastle Strand
World class Surf Beach with Lifesavers on duty with flags, and plenty of golden sand. There are also Baths for lap swimming, change rooms and a kiosk. There is a giant tidal swimming pool as well - ideal for children.
Sightseeing
Hunter River
Take the ferry across to Stockton Beach for Stand Up Paddle boarding.
The Obelisk
Wolfe StreetJust walk up Wolfe Street for an awesome view!
This very special swimming hole is quite unique - yoa can get there via the Bather's Walk, near Edwards Park
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeThis very special swimming hole is quite unique - yoa can get there via the Bather's Walk, near Edwards Park
See where the famous Container Ship, Pasha Bulker ran aground off the coast in wild weather in June 2007. The local Westpac Helicopter Crew safely rescued the 22 crew from on board the unladen vessel, after enormous media coverage. There is a memorial sculpture along the walkway.
Nobbys SLSC Newcastle
35 Nobbys RdSee where the famous Container Ship, Pasha Bulker ran aground off the coast in wild weather in June 2007. The local Westpac Helicopter Crew safely rescued the 22 crew from on board the unladen vessel, after enormous media coverage. There is a memorial sculpture along the walkway.
Entertainment & Activities
Stockton Beach
Quad Bike riding, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Latest release movies, along with art house and special screenings - just around the corner! Try the popcorn!
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
183-185 King StLatest release movies, along with art house and special screenings - just around the corner! Try the popcorn!
Watch the Newcastle Knights NRL team play a home game, or the Newcastle Jets perform, when it is soccer season.
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McDonald Jones Stadium
294 Turton RdWatch the Newcastle Knights NRL team play a home game, or the Newcastle Jets perform, when it is soccer season.
Shopping
Marketown Shopping Centre
23 Steel StA very short drive to this shopping mall.
7-Eleven Mayfield
132 Maitland RdLocated in King Street and open late.
Worth the drive to go shopping with all big brands, undercover parking, and plenty of eateries.
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Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveWorth the drive to go shopping with all big brands, undercover parking, and plenty of eateries.
Getting Around
Newcastle Interchange (Set Down) station
Short walk down to Hunter Street.