Newcastle Attractions
Bogey Hole
Major James T. Morriset, the military commandant in Newcastle (1819-1822) had a hole cut into ocean rocks by convict labour, for his personal bathing. Known for many years as 'Commandant's Bath', it became a public pool in 1863. It is still a popular ...
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Bogie Hole Cafe
For fantastic food at the top of town go straight to Newcastle's Bogie Hole Cafe. All cakes and desserts made in-house. Gluten free meals are available. Winner - Best Breakfast in 2003 and 2004. ...
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Clarendon Hotel
The Clarendon Hotel Brasserie is a unique casual dining area which flows into the courtyard - perfect for indoor/outdoor dining. Using the best produce available, the chef creates a constsntly changing menu of fine dishes at very reasonable prices. ...
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Convict Lumberyard
Now recognised as an early example of a convict industrial site, the Convict Lumber yard is a symbol, not only of early Newcastle, but of the development of the nation as a whole. The site is considered to be of national heritage significance because ...
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Fort Scratchley Historic Site
There is so much to do at Fort Scratchley Historic Site… Enjoy a stroll around the site to soak in the history, taking in the breathtaking views, enjoy dolphin or whale-watching with a picnic or immerse yourself in history and undertake a guided to ...
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Harrys Cafe De Wheels Newcastle
Harry’s Cafe De Wheels goes back to the Depression years of the late 1930's, when a Sydneysider became popular with his late-night meals, particularly pies and peas and crumbed sausages. Today, Harry’s Cafe De Wheels Newcastle is equally as popul ...
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Honeysuckle Precinct
The Civic Railway Workshops have been converted from derelict buildings into the centre of Newcastle's social life. A vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, culture and public space. Enjoy a drink at one of the casual bars while watching the sun set over ...
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Hotel Delany
Hotel Delany has earned a fine reputation for service, style and value. Known to most simply as the 'Del', patrons from all walks of life will find everything to make their visit enjoyable and memorable - and what's more, they'll want to keep coming ...
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James Cook Memorial Fountain
Commemorating the famous explorer who passed by Newcastle on 10 May 1770, the James Cook Memorial Fountain provides a distinctive backdrop to Civic Park. This fountain designed by Sculptor M.Hinder was built in 1966 and symbolises the energy and Ind ...
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John Miller Galleries
John Miller Galleries is Newcastle's leading contemporary art gallery on Civic Park. Open Thursday to Sundays come and experience art from the Hunter and abroad. ...
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John Paynter Gallery
Newcastle Historic Reserve Trust present John Paynter Gallery where art is exhibited by emerging and established artists from the Hunter and abroad. Located in the centre of Newcastle. ...
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King Edward Park
King Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863. Within the grounds were a Bowling Green and the Obelisk, built as a navigational marker in 1850; the focal point is a Victorian rotunda. The park has spectacular ocean views, Norfolk Is ...
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Lock-Up Museum
The Building itself; is the Major exhibit divided into two main periods: 1. Convict Era...1804-1853.... Control by the Military 2. Civil Period..1854-1986.... Control by the police and the Courts. Changes have been made to the building but it survi ...
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Miss Porter's House
You can gain access to Miss Porter's little sanctuary and see what the 'careful, quiet and private lifestyle' of the two sisters and mother looked like in the early 1900s. ...
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Newcastle Beach
Newcastle Beach has a reputation for being one of the best surf locations in Australia and is a favoured spot for board riders wishing to catch that perfect wave off Newcastle Point. Lifeguard Services are provided seven days a week during swimming ...
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Newcastle City Hall
Opened in 1929, Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues. Its Old World charm and stunning architecture, including sandstone walls and pillars, marble staircases, clocktower and sweeping ballroom, is reminiscent of ...
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Newcastle Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre Newcastle is one of Australia's great historic theatres and hosts a wide range of musicals, plays, concerts, dance and other events each year in the nation's seventh largest city. The Civic Theatre Newcastle is funded by Newcastle C ...
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Newcastle East Heritage Tourist Walk
The Convict Lumber Yard was one of the first sites of settlement in Newcastle and significant in the birth of the city and the coal industry. In recognition of the history of this site is now a park. Opposite the Great Western Hotel is an interpretat ...
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Newcastle Ocean Baths
With its distinctive and architecturally significant Art Deco pavilion, Newcastle Ocean Baths is one of the city’s outstanding historic landmarks and is a popular informal open air studio for amateur photographers. The Ocean Baths were constructed ...
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Newcastle Region Art Gallery
The Newcastle Regional Art Gallery offers an enriching and rewarding experience. Through its diverse range of public programs and changing exhibitions the gallery plays a key role in stimulating cultural life in the Hunter Region. The Gallery's colle ...
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Newcastle Region Maritime Museum
Newcastle Region Maritime Museum is currently closed until Mid October 2008 for refurbishments. The Newcastle Region Maritime Museum has fine examples of small boats, model ships and artefacts - many renowned in local and national history - are on d ...
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Nobbys Beach
Newcastle’s highest profile beach, with council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday year round and volunteer members of Nobbys Surf Lifesaving Club provide beach patrols on Sundays during the swimming season. It is a favoured swimming sp ...
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Nobbys Head Lighthouse
The Nobbys Head Lighthouse was established on an island whose future was doubtful right up the period prior to the light's establishment. The present lighthouse was established on Nobbys Head in 1854, which was then a small isolated coastal islet j ...
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Nobbys Headland and Breakwall
Originally twice as high as today when Captain Cook named the headland Nobby's in 1770. The top of Nobby's was a convenient source of rock required for a harbour breakwater between Nobby's and the mainland. A stockade on Nobby's housed convict worker ...
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Obelisk Newcastle
In 1821, Major Morisset, Commandant of Newcastle, ordered the construction of a windmill on a windy hill overlooking the port. It was built to replace the unsatisfactory hand mills the convicts were using to grind flour from their wheat ration. A sec ...
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Queens Wharf
Wander from Newcastle City across the footbridge to Queen’s Wharf, where you can enjoy tasty wood-fired pizzas at Newcastle’s renowned Blue Water Pizza restaurant or fresh seafood delights from Scratchleys on the Wharf. Have a schooner of locally ...
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Queens Wharf Brewery
The Queens Wharf Brewery is a unique harbouside hotel that caters to all. Ideally located on Newcastle's beautiful foreshore, The Brewery enjoys the reputation of being one of Newcastle's premier hotels. Relax in the casual atmosphere and savour the ...
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Scratchleys on the Wharf
A must do experience while in Newcastle is to dine at Scratchleys on the wharf where you get great food, sensational wine in a superb location on the water of Newcastle Harbour. In 2000 Scratchleys won the Master Builders Award for the most environme ...
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Studio 48 Art Gallery
This local gallery is situated only a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Studio 48 features works of arts, craft and ceramics by people from the Hunter. Art glass from around Australia is also featured. There is a continual change of art on display ...
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