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Cafes and restaurants
There are many food options in walking distance, here are a few listed in no particular order.
I like Sprout for dinner
Cirque for breakfast and
lunch anywhere
Estabar
61 Shortland EsplanadeGreat location and ocean watching
Scottie's
36 Scott StGreat atmosphere and good fish
Grain Store Newcastle
64-66 Scott StPub food and good selection of craft beer
Sticky Rice Thai Newcastle East
19 Scott StreetGreat Thai food and good value
You couldn’t drink your coffee closer to the beach. Prime spot with breakfast and lunch menu and good coffee
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The Kiosk Newcastle Beach
42 Shortland EsplanadeYou couldn’t drink your coffee closer to the beach. Prime spot with breakfast and lunch menu and good coffee
Moor Newcastle East
33 Hunter StGreat Moroccan inspired food
Rosina's Pizza Restaurant
39 Hunter StGreat pasta and pizza
23hundred
71 Scott StGreat coffee and outdoor sitting
Good Brother Espresso Shop
40 King StGreat coffee and atmosphere
This is where the surfers take their coffee
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Liquid Gold Beach Cafe
61 Shortland EsplanadeThis is where the surfers take their coffee
The Great Northern Hotel
83-89 Scott StNewly renovated old hotel
Customs House, Watt St station
Great food, beer and wine and lovely views onto the river
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner place with views over the river and harbour
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Paymasters Restaurant
20 Bond StGreat breakfast, lunch and dinner place with views over the river and harbour
The Grand Hotel
32 Church StGreat pub food good local atmosphere and Jazz underground every Tuesday is night
Great eats which you will eat right in the harbour. You beaut location particular at full moon
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Queens Wharf Hotel
150 Wharf RdGreat eats which you will eat right in the harbour. You beaut location particular at full moon
Bocados
25 King StTasty Argentinian fare
Sushinet Newcastle CBD
65 Hunter StNice sushi and rice dishes. Only open for lunch
Great location with beautiful views, Mediterranean influenced food
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Rustica Newcastle Beach
1 King StGreat location with beautiful views, Mediterranean influenced food
Ground Floor Cafe
103 Hunter StGood coffee and selection of cakes
Shopping
Where you can buy day to day needs
A little general store in walking distance. You should find mostly everything here. Super friendly staff
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FoodWorks
60-62 Scott StA little general store in walking distance. You should find mostly everything here. Super friendly staff
ALDI Newcastle CBD
54 Union StThe closest Aldi store
Galleries, Museum and Theatre
Local Galleries, Museum and Theatre
The only commercial textile gallery in Australia. Worth a visit and if you have time you may like to book into one of the workshops offered here, This gallery is in walking distance
https://timelesstextiles.com.au/
Timeless Textiles
90 Hunter StThe only commercial textile gallery in Australia. Worth a visit and if you have time you may like to book into one of the workshops offered here, This gallery is in walking distance
https://timelesstextiles.com.au/
Excellent contemporary art gallery. Walking distance. See for exhibitions,
http://curvegallery.com/
Curve Gallery & Studios
61 Hunter StExcellent contemporary art gallery. Walking distance. See for exhibitions,
http://curvegallery.com/
Located in one of Newcastle’s most significant heritage buildings, The Lock-Up is an award winning independent multidisciplinary contemporary arts space and inner city creative hub. For program see here
http://www.thelockup.org.au/about
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The Lock-Up
90 Hunter StLocated in one of Newcastle’s most significant heritage buildings, The Lock-Up is an award winning independent multidisciplinary contemporary arts space and inner city creative hub. For program see here
http://www.thelockup.org.au/about
The Newcastle Art Gallery is a large, public art museum in Newcastle See here for program
https://www.nag.org.au/Home
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Newcastle Art Gallery, Darby St station
The Newcastle Art Gallery is a large, public art museum in Newcastle See here for program
https://www.nag.org.au/Home
Newcastle Museum, Great re-enactment of the steel smelter can be seen here on the full hour. See here for more
https://www.newcastlemuseum.com.au/Home
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Museo de Newcastle
6 Workshop WayNewcastle Museum, Great re-enactment of the steel smelter can be seen here on the full hour. See here for more
https://www.newcastlemuseum.com.au/Home
The Newcastle Civic Theatre, also known as The Civic, is a heritage-listed building located on Hunter Street, Newcastle in the Hunter region, in New South Wales, Australia, see here for program. https://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/Home
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Cívico de Newcastle
King StreetThe Newcastle Civic Theatre, also known as The Civic, is a heritage-listed building located on Hunter Street, Newcastle in the Hunter region, in New South Wales, Australia, see here for program. https://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/Home
The Station is the city’s unique destination with a grand outdoor space for fabulous events holding up to 4,500 people. It also offers a bespoke hub of retail spaces for innovation, arts, workshops and more. Check out the project I am involved in, the fabulous Makespace, We have a gallery and retail space at the station and offer workshops.
https://newcastlestation.com.au/news/makespace-newcastle
http://makespace.com.au/
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The Station
Watt StreetThe Station is the city’s unique destination with a grand outdoor space for fabulous events holding up to 4,500 people. It also offers a bespoke hub of retail spaces for innovation, arts, workshops and more. Check out the project I am involved in, the fabulous Makespace, We have a gallery and retail space at the station and offer workshops.
https://newcastlestation.com.au/news/makespace-newcastle
http://makespace.com.au/
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Activities
Things to do in and around Newcastle
Great swimming and surfing beach close to the surf shack
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Playa Nobbys
Nobbys RdGreat swimming and surfing beach close to the surf shack
Newcastle Beach station
Closest swimming and surfing beach to the surf shack
Cowrie Hole
1 Shortland EsplanadeOne of the best surfing spots, the one you can see from your window.
This is the place if you want to get in touch with local flora and fauna, you will some form of transport to get here
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveThis is the place if you want to get in touch with local flora and fauna, you will some form of transport to get here
Who's ready for Friday Chill this Summer? We can't wait for the season to begin! We are super excited for our kick off event on Friday, 10 January!
This season we have an amazing artist lineup! Get excited for quality entertainment from your favourite local musicians and some great food options.
Where? Pacific Park Newcastle every Friday night between 10 January and 27 March | 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
For all the news and upcoming events follow Friday Chill and host charity, Soul Cafe Newcastle ... our first event for the 2020 season will be announced within the next few days! 🙌
#soulcafenewcastle #newiefridaychill #fridaychillnewcastle #community #givingback #collaboration #livemusic #greatfood #BYO #relaxinthepark #summer #goodtimes
Pacific Park
1 Pacific StWho's ready for Friday Chill this Summer? We can't wait for the season to begin! We are super excited for our kick off event on Friday, 10 January!
This season we have an amazing artist lineup! Get excited for quality entertainment from your favourite local musicians and some great food options.
Where? Pacific Park Newcastle every Friday night between 10 January and 27 March | 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
For all the news and upcoming events follow Friday Chill and host charity, Soul Cafe Newcastle ... our first event for the 2020 season will be announced within the next few days! 🙌
#soulcafenewcastle #newiefridaychill #fridaychillnewcastle #community #givingback #collaboration #livemusic #greatfood #BYO #relaxinthepark #summer #goodtimes
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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Visitor information
https://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/see-do/itineraries