Newcastle Attractions

Blackbutt Reserve (Attraction)
Carnley Avenue, New Lambton, New South Wales 2305, Australia

Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research programs. Consisting of Eucalypt forest and pockets of significant remnant vegetation, Blackbutt Reserve boasts a restored rainforest providing habitats for a numb ...

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Bogey Hole (Attraction)
York Drive, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 swimming hole in a spectacular scenic location. ...

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Clarendon Hotel (Attraction)
347 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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. There are two special days - 'Cheap Eats Tuesday' where all meals are $10.00 and under, and $7.00 Steak Sunday - including a glass of wine for $10. ...

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Convict Lumberyard (Attraction)
Scott Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 it yields information relating to the second oldest city outside Sydney in Australia and the economic and industrial growth of the nation. With it ...

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Cooks Hill Gallery (Attraction)
67 Bull Street, Cooks Hill, New South Wales 2300, Australia

An exquisite array of unique and collectable paintings, sculptures and ceramic pieces together with works of colonial impressionism and the modern period can be found adorning the walls and exhibit spaces in this beautifully restored cottage-style gallery. Holds monthly exhibits of quality art works by professional artists from the Hunter region and beyond. ...

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Dixon Park Beach (Attraction)
Ocean Street, Merewether, New South Wales 2291, Australia

Dixon Park Beach has Council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday during swimming season and volunteer members of Dixon Park Surf Lifesaving Club providing beach patrols on Sundays during the swimming season. There is a sheltered picnic table area and change room facilities available. Plus free electric barbecue's and picnic tables facilities available in adjacent park area. ...

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Fort Scratchley Historic Site (Attraction)
Nobbys Road, Newcastle East, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 tour of the site and through the amazing underground tunnels. Experience Newcastle's History at its best... National Historic Landmark Europe ...

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Harrys Cafe De Wheels Newcastle (Attraction)
Wharf Road, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 popular located on the foreshore of Newcastle Harbour. ...

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Honeysuckle Precinct (Attraction)
Great Northern Railway, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 the port and enjoy a twilight meal at one of the world-class restaurants. Your impression of Newcastle will never be the same again. ...

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Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (Attraction)
Off the round-about, Shortland, New South Wales 2307, Australia

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a wildlife sanctuary and a haven for wildlife and people, providing a habitat for over 250 wildlife species. Located on 45 hectares of wetlands, it is the perfect nature-based tourism destination to explore, discover and relax and is only 10 minutes from Newcastle central business district, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The Hunter Wetlands Centre offers ...

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James Cook Memorial Fountain (Attraction)
Civic Park, King Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 Industry of Newcastle. The fountain was officially opened in 1970. ...

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John Miller Galleries (Attraction)
37 Darby Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 Our Place in Space (Attraction)
90 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

John Paynter Gallery is displaying an exhibition of local invited artists who are interpreting 'Our Place in Space - Under Southern Cross'. There will be paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures for visitors to view and enjoy. This is an exhibition of works by invited visual artists as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival. ...

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King Edward Park (Attraction)
York Drive, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 Island pines and a sunken garden usually ablaze of colour. On the southern boundary are the remains of the Shepherds Hill Battery and Gunner's Cot ...

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Lock-Up Museum (Attraction)
90 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

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 survives in its 1926 form and is part of an important grouping of buildings... namely, the post office (1903), the former criminal investigation ...

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