Guidebook for The Hill
Sightseeing
Amazing views! A walkway/bridge along the ocean cliffs, which turns into a walk way right along all the beaches. Apparently this is the no. 1 selfie spot in Newcastle! About a 10-15 minute walk from my place.
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Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrAmazing views! A walkway/bridge along the ocean cliffs, which turns into a walk way right along all the beaches. Apparently this is the no. 1 selfie spot in Newcastle! About a 10-15 minute walk from my place.
Incredible ocean pool, hand carved out of the rock platform by convicts in 1819. Great for a swim and impressive photos! Accessed through King Edward Park, about a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeIncredible ocean pool, hand carved out of the rock platform by convicts in 1819. Great for a swim and impressive photos! Accessed through King Edward Park, about a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Nobbys Lighthouse is an active lighthouse established on Nobbys Head in Newcastle in 1854 to guide vessels into the Hunter River. It was an open coal fire that was only seen for several kilometres.
The small tower is surrounded by three cottages which are significant as a record of the defence of Newcastle as it provided accommodation for defence staff during WWII (1942). In addition they are significant in their continued association with the signal station until 2001.
Nobbys Head, is a prominent physical landmark with the Nobbys Breakwall providing a popular spot for visitor recreation.
Spectacular views and a Great Wall along the break wall.
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Nobbys Lighthouse
Nobbys Lighthouse is an active lighthouse established on Nobbys Head in Newcastle in 1854 to guide vessels into the Hunter River. It was an open coal fire that was only seen for several kilometres.
The small tower is surrounded by three cottages which are significant as a record of the defence of Newcastle as it provided accommodation for defence staff during WWII (1942). In addition they are significant in their continued association with the signal station until 2001.
Nobbys Head, is a prominent physical landmark with the Nobbys Breakwall providing a popular spot for visitor recreation.
Spectacular views and a Great Wall along the break wall.
Built in 1882 as a former coastal defence installation to defend Newcastle against a possible Russian attack, Fort Scratchley is now a museum. It is located in Newcastle East, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia. The Fort’s guns were not fired in anger until 8 June 1942 during the shelling of Newcastle. The Australian Army left the site in 1972.
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Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdBuilt in 1882 as a former coastal defence installation to defend Newcastle against a possible Russian attack, Fort Scratchley is now a museum. It is located in Newcastle East, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia. The Fort’s guns were not fired in anger until 8 June 1942 during the shelling of Newcastle. The Australian Army left the site in 1972.
A beautiful, big park, right by the ocean, and less than a 10 minute walk from my place.
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King Edward Park
Reserve RoadA beautiful, big park, right by the ocean, and less than a 10 minute walk from my place.
Drinks & Nightlife
A really cool old American-style speak easy bar. Great cocktails, cheese boards and atmosphere! 2016 Regional Bar of the Year.
Check out their instagram: @coalandcedar
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Coal & Cedar
382 Hunter StA really cool old American-style speak easy bar. Great cocktails, cheese boards and atmosphere! 2016 Regional Bar of the Year.
Check out their instagram: @coalandcedar
A quirky, but very cool, bar overlooking Newcastle Harbour. There are lots of other bars and restaurants along this boardwalk too. It's about a 10 minute walk from my place.
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MoneyPenny
1 Honeysuckle DrA quirky, but very cool, bar overlooking Newcastle Harbour. There are lots of other bars and restaurants along this boardwalk too. It's about a 10 minute walk from my place.
A cool gin and cocktail bar a short stroll from my place.
https://instagram.com/saintsginbar?igshid=go1c8e25sxi2
Saints Bar
A cool gin and cocktail bar a short stroll from my place.
https://instagram.com/saintsginbar?igshid=go1c8e25sxi2
A warehouse turned into a very cool restaurant and bar, open from breakfast til late. High quality food, drinks and a great atmosphere. A 5 minute Uber or a 20 minute walk.
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The Edwards
148 Parry StreetA warehouse turned into a very cool restaurant and bar, open from breakfast til late. High quality food, drinks and a great atmosphere. A 5 minute Uber or a 20 minute walk.
If you want a great bar and restaurant, with an epic beer garden/courtyard, all in one, this is a must!
Check out their instagram: @theluckyhotel
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The Lucky Hotel
237 Hunter StIf you want a great bar and restaurant, with an epic beer garden/courtyard, all in one, this is a must!
Check out their instagram: @theluckyhotel
Food Scene
Overlooking Newcastle Beach, with fancy Mediterranean food, nice wine and a whole lot of character, this place will not disappoint! Walk 20 metres down the stairs to Bar Petite for some pre or post cocktails, in a chilled lounge bar.
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Rustica Newcastle Beach
1 King StOverlooking Newcastle Beach, with fancy Mediterranean food, nice wine and a whole lot of character, this place will not disappoint! Walk 20 metres down the stairs to Bar Petite for some pre or post cocktails, in a chilled lounge bar.
This is a MUST during your stay. This has both a bar and restaurant on the 3rd level, right on the boardwalk of Merewether beach. Relaxed live music and DJ's on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
They also have a cafe and pizza bar downstairs.
Instagram: @merewethersurfhouse
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Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeThis is a MUST during your stay. This has both a bar and restaurant on the 3rd level, right on the boardwalk of Merewether beach. Relaxed live music and DJ's on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
They also have a cafe and pizza bar downstairs.
Instagram: @merewethersurfhouse
Great spot for breakfast, lunch and coffee! The food is amazing, and just a 10 minute walk from my place, in amongst lots of cool restaurants, shops and some bars on Darby St.
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The Autumn Rooms
127 Darby StGreat spot for breakfast, lunch and coffee! The food is amazing, and just a 10 minute walk from my place, in amongst lots of cool restaurants, shops and some bars on Darby St.
Signal Box Newcastle
155 Wharf RdAuthentic and delicious Italian restaurant, with pizza and pasta to please everyone! Make sure you go across the road after dinner for the best gelato in Newcastle - Popolo!
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Napoli Centrale Pizza Bar
173 King StAuthentic and delicious Italian restaurant, with pizza and pasta to please everyone! Make sure you go across the road after dinner for the best gelato in Newcastle - Popolo!
About an 8-10 minute walk from my place is The Kiosk on Newcastle beach. A trendy little beach kiosk with lots of healthy options.
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The Kiosk Newcastle Beach
42 Shortland EsplanadeAbout an 8-10 minute walk from my place is The Kiosk on Newcastle beach. A trendy little beach kiosk with lots of healthy options.
Parks & Nature
A nature park with animal enclosures (koalas, kangaroos, etc.).
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveA nature park with animal enclosures (koalas, kangaroos, etc.).
Shopping
This is Newcastle's No. 1 street for cool cafes and restaurants. It also has a bunch of trendy clothes and homewares stores. Only a 5 minute walk from my place!
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Darby Street
Darby StreetThis is Newcastle's No. 1 street for cool cafes and restaurants. It also has a bunch of trendy clothes and homewares stores. Only a 5 minute walk from my place!
If you're after a shopping centre, this is the closest and one of the best.
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Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveIf you're after a shopping centre, this is the closest and one of the best.
NB: This is Hunter Street Mall (not the main part of Hunter St).
This has everything from the essentials (post office, newsagent, etc.), to cafes, restaurants and bars. Only a 5 minute walk from my place.
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Hunter Street
Hunter StreetNB: This is Hunter Street Mall (not the main part of Hunter St).
This has everything from the essentials (post office, newsagent, etc.), to cafes, restaurants and bars. Only a 5 minute walk from my place.
Essentials
Woolworths Metro East Newcastle
185 Lyrique LaneJust 2 blocks down the hill from my place, with everything you need.
Premium fresh food and a bakery. Very popular! About a 15 minute from the apartment, via all the great cafes and shops on Darby St.
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Harris Farm Markets Cooks Hill
227 Darby StPremium fresh food and a bakery. Very popular! About a 15 minute from the apartment, via all the great cafes and shops on Darby St.