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Newcastle – New Adventures

About two hours, almost 160 km, by car north of Sydney, between a working port and beautiful beaches, Newcastle is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, full of energy and creative activity.

Discover Newcastle renowned surf beaches on foot, taking the road bathers, May 1 km walk scenic coastal stretches Nobby's Light House to Merewether beach, five of the city's beaches are on the eastern side of the promontory.

Further north is the beach at Nobby, The Best of Newcastle beach and a favorite spot for kite surfers and those who are learning to surf. Opened in 1922, Art Deco pavilion Newcastle Ocean Baths, south of Nobbys, is one of the highlights of the historic city landmarks and also popular to study outdoor amateur photographers.

At the end of March each year, the beach at Newcastle is the location of Surfest Vodafone, the largest of Australia annual surfing championship.
South of Newcastle Beach is the Bogey Hole, a unique rock pool to the sea-carved hand carved from a cliff of the damned for the 9th century. It is popular with swimmers looking for a quiet bathroom just minutes from downtown.

Beach bar is the ideal family beach, enjoying a protected rock pool for children. It is also a great place to see hanging – Gliders taking off from the nearby lookout Strezelecki.

Dixon Park Beach is a popular place for local surfing, many of whom will work to surf in the morning.

Merewether is the beach where four-time world champion surfer Mark Richards learned to surf. For those interested in surfing Richards also has a retail store in Newcastle and continues to shape boards.

Only north of the city is Stockton Beach, just a ferry ride from Port of Newcastle. With a panoramic view across the Stockton Bight to Port Stephens, is excellent beach for beginner surfers.

Newcastle has become a cosmopolitan city with an emerging food scene and a strong arts focus. The Newcastle Port is Honeysuckle, where former industrial whare have been transformed into the promenade with the open plaza surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars, diners can sample products fresh, locally prepared in a variety of styles, and to observe the activity at the port.

Beaumont Street in Hamilton is an institution of Newcastle, has long as an area of popular restaurants. Here you will discover a variety of delicatessens, restaurants and cafes with a distinctly Mediterranean feel, overlooking the busy port of Newcastle Harbour. Newcastle has many natural habitats that are easily accessible from the city center. Hunter Wetlands Centre Shortland, 12 km northwest of Newcastle is where you can rent a canoe and explore a network of ponds is home to a variety of waterfowl, birds pick up a guide before you begin. The center also has a café with panoramic views.

Stockton Sand Dunes, 20 minutes by car or on a short ferry ride north of the CBD of Newcastle, movement is the largest sand dune system in the southern hemisphere. Take a bike trip of four or 4WD and explore the 33 km of dunes, which also will Sydney, the largest shipwreck on the Australian coast.

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