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Newcastle, also commonly referred to as Greater Newcastle (locally / ˈnjuːkɑːsəl / NEW-kah-səl; Awabakal: Mulubinba) [4] is a regional metropolitan area and the second-most-populous such area of New South Wales, Australia.
Newcastle is a metropolis with everything from stunning beaches and street art to iconic ocean baths, cool cafés and designer hotels. Newcastle – or ‘Newie’ as it’s affectionately known – is Australia’s second oldest city and is located just a two-hour drive north of Sydney.
Newcastle is where the city meets the sea, from museums and craft markets, to stunning coastal views and world-class beach breaks. Grab your surfboard and hit the waves at the famous Merewether Beach, home to the international surfing competition, Surfest.
The beating heart of the Hunter region, Newcastle blends the best of laid back coastal life, with a city bustling with restaurants, events and nightlife. Soak up the beautiful beaches, surf, city, culture, and coffee by day, and sample some of the delicious food and drink on offer by night.
Bordering Australia’s New South Wales' coast, just north of Sydney, sunny-natured Newcastle is anchored in indigenous and convict history. Surfing beaches, hand-cut sea pools, a coastal fort, and contemporary bars skirt the city’s harbor, while museums, artisanal restaurants, and microbreweries lie at its heart.
Newcastle is surrounded by golden sand beaches and a breathtaking coastline, with a beautiful working harbour as well as cafes, restaurants and bars stretching from the city to the suburbs. 1. Take a dip in our ocean baths.
Newcastle, city and port, eastern New South Wales, Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 105 miles (170 km) northeast of Sydney. Newcastle originated as the small Coal Harbour Penal Settlement in 1801 and developed as an outlet for coal (from the Newcastle-Cessnock field) and for farm produce of the fertile hinterland.