Newcastle is at the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 150 km north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. Newcastle is the focal point for a diverse district that encompasses beaches and mountains, restaurants and wineries.
Travel & Tours in Newcastle
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At AdventureTravel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Newcastle
In Newcastle the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Newcastle all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Newcastle all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Newcastle
In Newcastle there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Newcastle
Newcastle in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Newcastle every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Newcastle
The weather in Newcastle is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Newcastle, Australia, then click here.
Things to see and do in Newcastle
Newcastle Ocean Baths - take a visit to Newcastle in the warmer months and dip into the ocean baths. They are close to the city centre and these historic baths were opened in 1922.
Merewether Ocean Baths - The largest ocean baths complex in the southern hemisphere.
The Bogey Hole. Carved out of the rock by convicts, this ocean pool at the bottom of King Edward Park is a great place for a relaxing dip.
Fort Scratchley is a historic site which now houses a military museum. The fort defended Newcastle in 1942 when a Japanese submarine surfaced shelling the city.
Nobbys Head and Nobbys Beach - Nobbys Island is connected to the mainland by a pier built using convict labour (completed in 1846). The pier is accessible to pedestrians, and is flanked by Nobbys Beach. It provides an excellent vantage point to take in views of the harbour and King Edward Park.
Mt Sugarloaf lookout.
Newcastle Regional Museum
See some live music - Newcastle has a fertile punk and hardcore scene in, and over the past 15 years has spawned many successful local acts such as Silverchair. There is also an emerging Indie-Rock scene within the youth of Newcastle .
Blackbutt Reserve is a 182ha reserve in suburban Newcastle. A natural bushland area which is full of native animals, picnic areas, wildlife exhibits, bushwalking trails, children's playgrounds.
Try Surfing and Kite surfing
Festivals and events in Newcastle
Mattara Festival - A week long series of events that commences each year during the Labour Day long weekend in late September/early October. The Mattara festival notably includes the Mattara Hillclimb, a car race held in scenic King Edward Park. The festival also features a grand parade, concerts, family entertainment and market stalls.
This Is Not Art Festival - The festival is held in the same long weekend each year, and showcases the talents of young and emerging artists, writers, media makers and electronic musicians from around Australia.
Surfest - Australia's largest surfing contest and festival.
The Shoot Out - 24 hour film making festival
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