Local Sights & Tips
Sightseeing
Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrBogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeA must see, budget friendly destination especially with kids.
Tip: there is a mural to the left of the main entrance near carpark that is a great photo opportunity. Stand in the frame which says Newcastles best looking couple …
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Museo di Newcastle
6 Workshop WayA must see, budget friendly destination especially with kids.
Tip: there is a mural to the left of the main entrance near carpark that is a great photo opportunity. Stand in the frame which says Newcastles best looking couple …
Bagni Oceanici di Newcastle
30 Shortland EsplanadeParks
Great playground, bbqs & shelters, koalas , kangaroos and other animals !
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveBasketball court, cycleway, play equiptment and a leash free area.
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Islington Park
151 Maitland RdBasketball court, cycleway, play equiptment and a leash free area.
King Edward Park
Reserve RoadAmazing ocean views
My tip for amazing view
Check out Newcastle at its finest
Cool bar and restaurant. Great cocktails and a bar menu.
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Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeCool bar and restaurant. Great cocktails and a bar menu.
Strzelecki Scenic Lookout
28 Memorial DrJoins the Anzac Memorial Walk
Drive around the winding cliff edge and take in some spectacular ocean views.
As kids we would take cardboard to sit in and slide down the hills.
Playground / great picnic spot
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King Edward Park
Reserve RoadDrive around the winding cliff edge and take in some spectacular ocean views.
As kids we would take cardboard to sit in and slide down the hills.
Playground / great picnic spot
Neighbourhoods
Mayfield
You can get the public ferry from Newcastle wharf to Stockton and explore the area. Great view looking back at Newcastle. Ferries leave fairly regularly.
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Stockton
You can get the public ferry from Newcastle wharf to Stockton and explore the area. Great view looking back at Newcastle. Ferries leave fairly regularly.
LAMBTON ROTUNDA
Nice park and playground. Great village feel to local shops.
Food scene
Equium Social
5 Maitland RdVery popular cafe with one of the best coffees around
Mayfield Bowling Club
Old school bowlo and bistro, family friendly - just a few minutes walk
Bar Solè
Bars etc
Local watering holes
Shout Brewing
Fresh on the micro brewery scene. About a 10 minute walk from Tighes Hill Tafe
Method Brewing
Local suburban craft brewery , about a 5 min drive
Shopping
Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveWaratah Village
91 Turton RdKmart open until 12pm.
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson St