Guidebook for The Hill
Food Scene
About an 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 10 minute walk from my place is The Kiosk on Newcastle beach; a trendy little beach kiosk with lots of healthy options.
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!
Drinks & Nightlife
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. The best time is late afternoon/early evening. Relaxed live music and DJ's on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon/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. The best time is late afternoon/early evening. Relaxed live music and DJ's on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon/nights. They also have a cafe and pizza bar downstairs. Instagram: @merewethersurfhouse
A quirky, but hip, bar overlooking Newcastle Harbour. There are lots of other bars and restaurants along this boardwalk too. It's about a 15 minute walk from my place.
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MoneyPenny
1 Honeysuckle DrA quirky, but hip, bar overlooking Newcastle Harbour. There are lots of other bars and restaurants along this boardwalk too. It's about a 15 minute walk from my place.
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
A really cool old American-style speak easy bar. Great cocktails, cheese boards and atmosphere! Voted 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! Voted 2016 Regional Bar of the Year. Check out their instagram: @coalandcedar
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.
Nobbys Breakwall and Lighthouse. This is a great walk with the harbour on one side and the beach on the other. About a 15-20 minute walk from my place.
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Nobbys Lighthouse
Nobbys Breakwall and Lighthouse. This is a great walk with the harbour on one side and the beach on the other. About a 15-20 minute walk from my place.
Undoubtedly Newcastle's most spectacular vantage point, Fort Scratchley Historic Site is a unique nationally significant heritage site that has unrivaled panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, north to Nobbys Lighthouse, Headland and the Harbour, south across Newcastle Beach and Ocean Baths.
There is so much to do at Fort Scratchley Historic Site. Enjoy a stroll around the site to soak in the history, taking in the breathtaking views, enjoy dolphin or whale watching with a picnic or immerse yourself in history and undertake a guided tour of the site and through the amazing underground tunnels.
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Fuerte Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdUndoubtedly Newcastle's most spectacular vantage point, Fort Scratchley Historic Site is a unique nationally significant heritage site that has unrivaled panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, north to Nobbys Lighthouse, Headland and the Harbour, south across Newcastle Beach and Ocean Baths.
There is so much to do at Fort Scratchley Historic Site. Enjoy a stroll around the site to soak in the history, taking in the breathtaking views, enjoy dolphin or whale watching with a picnic or immerse yourself in history and undertake a guided tour of the site and through the amazing underground tunnels.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful, big park, right by the ocean, and less than a 10 minute walk from my place. Check out the 'Bogey Hole' while you're there!
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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. Check out the 'Bogey Hole' while you're there!
Take a dip in the Bogey Hole, which was cut into ocean rocks by convict labour in 1819. You will realise the convicts amazing achievement when you see the waves crashing into the pool.
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeTake a dip in the Bogey Hole, which was cut into ocean rocks by convict labour in 1819. You will realise the convicts amazing achievement when you see the waves crashing into the pool.
Picturesque ocean baths on Newcastle Beach. Suitable for both serious swimmers to do some laps, or kids to splash around! About 10 minute walk from my place.
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Baños Oceánicos de Newcastle
30 Shortland EsplanadePicturesque ocean baths on Newcastle Beach. Suitable for both serious swimmers to do some laps, or kids to splash around! About 10 minute walk from my place.
Shopping
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.
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.
Essentials
This is the closest full-size supermarket to my place. A bit too far to walk - about 3-5 minutes in the car
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Coles
204 Union StThis is the closest full-size supermarket to my place. A bit too far to walk - about 3-5 minutes in the car
If you need to grab a few things, this convenience store is about a 10 minute walk away. Stop at one of the awesome coffee shops, or check out the cool stores along the way.
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Darbys Corner Shop
164 Darby StIf you need to grab a few things, this convenience store is about a 10 minute walk away. Stop at one of the awesome coffee shops, or check out the cool stores along the way.