Food Scene
The Nag’s is a short walk from our apartment. It is a modern and funky place to visit on any occasion, for all ages. They offer relaxed and contemporary indoor/outdoor dining facilities with a fantastic, diverse menu 7 days a week.
Nags Head Hotel Restaurant
272 Brunker RdThe Nag’s is a short walk from our apartment. It is a modern and funky place to visit on any occasion, for all ages. They offer relaxed and contemporary indoor/outdoor dining facilities with a fantastic, diverse menu 7 days a week.
Within walking distance from our apartment. A good cheap option for Chinese, Malaysian, Thai & Japanese Dine In & Take Away.
Asian Delight
265 Brunker RoadWithin walking distance from our apartment. A good cheap option for Chinese, Malaysian, Thai & Japanese Dine In & Take Away.
Everything is organic and good for you. They also have a grocery section for fresh produce and lots of other items that are good for you. This is within a comfortable walking distance from our apartment.
Goodness Me Organics Grocer and Cafe
621 Glebe RdEverything is organic and good for you. They also have a grocery section for fresh produce and lots of other items that are good for you. This is within a comfortable walking distance from our apartment.
Beach front location! Cafe and take away option on the lower level for Breakfast and Lunch. Take away pizza option for dinner. Bar and Restaurant on upper level.
107 locals recommend
Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeBeach front location! Cafe and take away option on the lower level for Breakfast and Lunch. Take away pizza option for dinner. Bar and Restaurant on upper level.
Darby St
Darby StreetAn assortment of cafe, restaurant and bar options on this street.
An assortment of cafe, restaurant and bar options along the harbour here.
22 locals recommend
Honeysuckle Drive
Honeysuckle DriveAn assortment of cafe, restaurant and bar options along the harbour here.
An assortment of cafes, restaurants, bars and shop options on this street.
13 locals recommend
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetAn assortment of cafes, restaurants, bars and shop options on this street.
Sunday mornings from 8am to 11am. Fresh fruit, veg and produce from farmers in the greater Newcastle area.
30 locals recommend
Newcastle City Farmers Market
Griffiths RoadSunday mornings from 8am to 11am. Fresh fruit, veg and produce from farmers in the greater Newcastle area.
Sightseeing
A great view of Newcastle, the Harbour and the Ocean from here.
97 locals recommend
Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrA great view of Newcastle, the Harbour and the Ocean from here.
From any of the beaches in the area from May to November you can see whales. They are most active from September to November. We have enjoyed the Whale watching cruise run by Moonshadow cruises departing from Nelson Bay.
Moonshadow Cruises
From any of the beaches in the area from May to November you can see whales. They are most active from September to November. We have enjoyed the Whale watching cruise run by Moonshadow cruises departing from Nelson Bay.
Fort Scratchley, a former coastal defence installation, is now a museum. It was built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack. General Admission to the Fort is Free. Open 10am - 4pm Everyday except Tuesday.
103 locals recommend
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdFort Scratchley, a former coastal defence installation, is now a museum. It was built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack. General Admission to the Fort is Free. Open 10am - 4pm Everyday except Tuesday.
Parks & Nature
A sanctuary for Koalas, Wallaby, Wombat, Birds etc in a beautiful bush setting. Free Entry. Small fee for car parking.
147 locals recommend
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveA sanctuary for Koalas, Wallaby, Wombat, Birds etc in a beautiful bush setting. Free Entry. Small fee for car parking.
Bush reserve down to the Ocean. Walks from easy (to lookout) to intermediate (continuing past lookout down to beach). Also a good option for Mountain bike riding.
68 locals recommend
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackBush reserve down to the Ocean. Walks from easy (to lookout) to intermediate (continuing past lookout down to beach). Also a good option for Mountain bike riding.
14km of walking/running/bike paved track through bushland along the old coal rail line.
57 locals recommend
Fernleigh Track
Bailey Street14km of walking/running/bike paved track through bushland along the old coal rail line.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
30 Shortland EsplanadeOcean pool
Merewether Ocean Bath
3a Ocean StOcean Baths/Pool
Bar Beach Skate Park
Free Parking. Good patrolled beach swimming option.
Arts & Culture
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StPlease go to the Civic Theatre website for information on their shows and entertainment http://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
56 locals recommend
Newcastle Civic Park
King StreetPlease go to the Civic Theatre website for information on their shows and entertainment http://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
Shopping
Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveGetting Around
Bus Stop 100m from our place (near Olney rd). Please go to http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip. Bus 350 and 334 will get you to town and back.
Brunker Road
Brunker RoadBus Stop 100m from our place (near Olney rd). Please go to http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip. Bus 350 and 334 will get you to town and back.
Bus Stop 100m from our place (near corner of Glebe and Brunker Rd) . Please go to http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip. Bus 320 will get you to Bar Beach.
Glebe Road
Glebe RoadBus Stop 100m from our place (near corner of Glebe and Brunker Rd) . Please go to http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip. Bus 320 will get you to Bar Beach.
Closest Sydney and Country Link train station to us (1.5km) Please go to http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your journey.
10 locals recommend
Broadmeadow Station
Closest Sydney and Country Link train station to us (1.5km) Please go to http://www.transportnsw.info to plan your journey.
Go to the Boomerang bikes website for more information http://www.boomerangbikes.com.au/services/newcastle-agents/
Metro Cycles
2 Bellevue StreetGo to the Boomerang bikes website for more information http://www.boomerangbikes.com.au/services/newcastle-agents/
Essentials
For basic grocery items, Foodworks is within walking distance from our apartment.
16 locals recommend
FoodWorks
60-62 Scott StFor basic grocery items, Foodworks is within walking distance from our apartment.