Jen’s guidebook
Newcastle Places of Interest
An iconic place to visit in Newcastle. Walk along the break-wall and you might just be fortunate enough to spot a whale or a seal.
76 locals recommend
Nobbys Beach
Nobbys RdAn iconic place to visit in Newcastle. Walk along the break-wall and you might just be fortunate enough to spot a whale or a seal.
Enjoy this scenic stroll along the coastline of some of Newcastle's most popular beaches.
97 locals recommend
Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrEnjoy this scenic stroll along the coastline of some of Newcastle's most popular beaches.
Food scene
There is a choice of places to eat from a number of cafes on Darby Street.
41 locals recommend
Darby Street
Darby StreetThere is a choice of places to eat from a number of cafes on Darby Street.
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetThere is a choice of cafes along this stretch on Beaumont Street.
Enjoy beautiful views of the harbour as you dine in one of a number of restaurants in this area.
28 locals recommend
Honeysuckle
26 Honeysuckle DrEnjoy beautiful views of the harbour as you dine in one of a number of restaurants in this area.
For groceries and fast food Jesmond Central is the closest place to go. Walk along the bike path at the rear of our place or drive 2 minutes to this handy shop. Woolworths, Pharmacies and Fast Food (Subway, KFC and Hungry Jack's) are all in this area.
14 locals recommend
Jesmond Central
28 Blue Gum RdFor groceries and fast food Jesmond Central is the closest place to go. Walk along the bike path at the rear of our place or drive 2 minutes to this handy shop. Woolworths, Pharmacies and Fast Food (Subway, KFC and Hungry Jack's) are all in this area.
Family Spots
If you have children and are looking for a fantastic place to go - this park is for you. Complete with flying foxes, coffee(!!) and safety fences, this is a great place to go for the whole family. If you have bikes or scooters it is also worth packing them for the play road inside the park. (Take a change of clothes for the kids, there is water play in there too).
38 locals recommend
Speers Point Park
Park RoadIf you have children and are looking for a fantastic place to go - this park is for you. Complete with flying foxes, coffee(!!) and safety fences, this is a great place to go for the whole family. If you have bikes or scooters it is also worth packing them for the play road inside the park. (Take a change of clothes for the kids, there is water play in there too).
Adjacent to Lambton park (another lovely place to visit) is Lambton pool. Complete with waterslides and a water play area this pool facility caters for all swimming levels... baby pool, toddler pool and an olympic pool.
6 locals recommend
Lambton Pool (Closed until 26/08/19)
102 Durham RdAdjacent to Lambton park (another lovely place to visit) is Lambton pool. Complete with waterslides and a water play area this pool facility caters for all swimming levels... baby pool, toddler pool and an olympic pool.
A beautiful free mini zoo in Newcastle, nature walks and a playground (note parking is approximately $5/hour with a max of $20).
Blackbutt Reserve Playground
A beautiful free mini zoo in Newcastle, nature walks and a playground (note parking is approximately $5/hour with a max of $20).
Sightseeing
A beautiful park in Newcastle with a free mini zoo... note parking is approx. $5 hour (max $20).
147 locals recommend
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveA beautiful park in Newcastle with a free mini zoo... note parking is approx. $5 hour (max $20).