Did you grow up in Newcastle, New South Wales? What if we told you that there is more to the gem of a city than meets the eye? Below, we review 10 things you probably didn’t know about Newcastle: 1. Newcastle is the second-oldest city in Australia. With Sydney taking the lead as the oldest […]
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7 Historical Facts You Never Knew About Maitland
Maitland, a city located about a 45-minute drive from Newcastle, is also near the Hunter Valley vineyards, making it a rapidly-developing suburb. However, there is more to Maitland than meets the eye. Below we explore seven of Maitland’s hidden histories: 1. Maitland Gaol Founded in the 1840s, several dark stories about the prison. Dead bodies […]
Newcastle’s Top 10 Venues for Kids
Are you looking for a place to bring your children for the weekend or a short vacation? There’s plenty to do for kids in Newcastle, either on location or by hosting a themed party. Here is our list of the 10 most popular kid venues in town: 1. Charlestown Square Children will love the Laser […]
Three Rewarding Newcastle Bushwalks
Mother Nature can be a delight if we had enough time and motivation to explore everything that she has to offer. Australians, however, can experience and appreciate a broad range of nature’s treasures by taking bushwalks. More specifically, Newcastle, despite being a harbour city, features plenty of suburbs to explore. Below, we review five great […]
Best Fishing Spots Around Newcastle
Going for a vacation or holiday and looking for a good spot cast your line? Newcastle one offers plenty of supreme fishing in a variety of waters. Whether you’re looking to hook some swimmers from the bank or a boat, you can find some great fishing spots around Belmont, Warners Bay and the Newcastle area, including: […]
Broadmeadow
Where is Broadmeadow? Want to live in a quiet suburb close to public transport and fun, community-based weekend activities? Look no further than Broadmeadow! Broadmeadow is considered the geographic centre of Newcastle, situated between Adamstown, Hamilton and Lambton. The neat little suburb is a short ten-minute drive to the CBD and close to some of […]
Maitland
Do you love the country, but require a smooth latte to get you through the day? If you’re after space, some fresh country air, and a short drive to the best semillons in Australia, check out Maitland. Maitland is located about 45 minutes from Newcastle and is a fast growing city. It’s a stone’s throw […]
Cardiff
Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Cardiff is the perfect place to live if you’re looking for somewhere relatively central, but with enough room to breathe. Cardiff is around 25 minutes from Newcastle CBD and is fifteen minutes from Warners Bay (and the gorgeous Lake Macquarie). Perfect for families, couples starting out, or any age […]
Merewether
Find your own slice of inner-city paradise in the beautiful suburb of Merewether. Merewether straddles the coastline and is just a five-minute drive into the City of Newcastle. What is there to do in Merewether? For many Novocastrians (people living in Newcastle), living in Merewether is the epitome of cool. Being a member of the […]
Lambton
Ahhh Lambton. It’s commonly known that Lambton is the suburb to be if you want a place that will increase in value, is close to the city and facilities, and offers a lifestyle that combines city and beachside living. Lambton is a fifteen-minute drive into the city, however expect the drive to take longer in […]
