Newcastle the perfect coastal escape
Discover why Newcastle is the perfect coastal escape to enjoy and explore at any time of year.
Newcastle is a thriving city by the sea flanked by eight golden beaches waiting for surfers, sandcastles, sunrise snaps and sunset picnics. An unforgettable experience is walking the city’s iconic coastal walk, Bathers Way, which stretches six kilometres of coastline and offers stunning views of the sea, historic ocean baths and beach pavilions.
One of Newcastle’s most spectacular vantage points, Fort Scratchley, is a unique, nationally significant heritage site. Standing sentinel above Nobbys Beach, you can explore the barracks, ponder the sight of canons standing guard over the sea and take a guided tour of the Fort’s fascinating wartime tunnels.
If you’re an art and culture enthusiast, history buff or theatre lover, Australia’s seventh largest city has got you covered.
Newcastle offers a range of unforgettable experiences, most within easy walking distance in the city centre. Newcastle Art Gallery, the nation’s first purpose built regional gallery, is nestled between the green splendour of Civic Park and popular shopping and dining strip of Darby Street. Presenting a dynamic range of exhibitions and events, and nationally recognised for one of the finest public collections in Australia, the Gallery houses around 6,500 works of art and stages events, workshops, tours and talks.
Close by is one of Australia’s great historical theatres. Civic Theatre offers a broad program of concerts, musicals and plays underneath a grand ornamental dome with Spanish Baroque interior.
A trip to Newcastle isn’t complete without a visit to Newcastle Museum, home to permanent and visiting exhibitions that offer insights into the city’s past, present and future. There are treasures to discover for all ages.
As the sun goes down, whether you’re after fine dining or casual eats, craft beers or cocktails, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The harbourside area of Honeysuckle overlooks the working harbour, while Darby, King, Hunter and Beaumont Streets all offer restaurants among quirky street art and boutique shops.