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Travel Guide Newcastle

Newcastle

Newcastle is the second largest city in New South Wales and Australia's second oldest city. The city is about 162 km from Sydney and famous as a producer of coal which has the largest coal export port in the world. Visit this city, you will find a variety of interesting offerings of the city which lies at the mouth of the Hunter River.

Tourist info

Things to see

There is a heritage area centered around Christ Church Cathedral where you can see various Victorian building. You can also see various festivals and annual events in this city, such as the Newcastle Regional Show, an agricultural show and the Mattara Festival, a Newcastle cultural festival . In Newcastle Art Gallery, you can see a variety of the city's art collection. If you come to this city in March or September, do not forget to look for the schedule and watch the annual horse racing competition held at Broadmeadow Racecourse.

Things to do

There are several beaches worth visiting, such as Nobbys Beach which is famous as a beach spot for kitesurfing. While Bar Beach is a beach known for swimming and surfing area. Capture boats flurry of activities in the giant's biggest export port in the world that only exists in this town. You can walk down Fort Scratchley Historic Site which is a historic building. Being on top of this building, you can see the beauty of Newcastle as a whole from a height. Do not forget to capture the beauty in your camera. Spend your time to relax with friends at King Edward Park which is a recreation park which has a rotunda building, playground for children, a rose garden and sea views which are very soothing.

Things to eat

Fish and Chips which are often found in various cities in Australia can still be found in the city of Newcastle. You can bring these crunchy food while walking down a city or accompany you to enjoy the beauty of the beaches in this city. To be able to find a variety of foods from this city, you can go to Darby Street where there are dozens of cafes with a variety of menus on offer are lined with boutiques. So you can sample all the culinary menu while shopping in the region.

Getting to Newcastle

Flying to Newcastle: Newcastle is served by Newcastle Airport. Newcastle Airport is located about 15 km north from Newcastle. A taxi into the city from Newcastle Airport would cost AUD 60.00. Read more about Newcastle Airport or look for flights to Newcastle