WHAT TO DO IN NEWCASTLE Our What To Do Guide suggests multiple activities and sites to visit during your stay in the city of Newcastle. Whether you enjoy a leisurely walk, a visit to the local museum, a quick game of bowling, there are mulitple options that cater to all interests and budgets.
ANZAC Walk is from Strezlecki Lookout to Bar Beach, then MEMORIAL continuing on is the Bathers Way to Merewether where there is great cafes. Parking at Strezlecki Lookout, Scenic Drive or WALK Bar Beach car park. BATHERS WAY WALK Start at either Nobbys or Merewether Beach –10km return
NEWCASTLE BEACHES Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar Beach, Merewether and Glen Rock Lagoon. Remember to always stay between the flags for safety. NOBBYS HEADLAND Open Sundays if you want to walk up to the lighthouse and NOBBY’S LIGHTHOUSE through the Signal Master’s Cottage. It’s a short but steep 550 metre walk up to the gate. Cost: FREE ADMISSION GET SPORTY Lambton Pool – pools, diving platforms, kiddies pool, water slides Hunter Ice Skating – Warners Bay Jesmond Park – cycle ways or throw a frisbee Islington Park – play equipment, Throsby Creek, cycle ways, art works along the water Speers Point Park – Speers Point pool, flying fox,slides, skate areas, bike track for juniors and jungle gyms Lambton Park – play equipment Blackbutt Park – slides Wickham Park – Flying fox, toy boats and sand pits. Tree Top Adventure Park Cost: Kids $35, Adults $45 (full day adventure) BIKE RIDING Hotel to Newcastle Beaches via Throsby Creek Foreshore CYCLEWAYS Fernleigh Track – Adamstown to Belmont (SEE BACK PAGE FOR MAP) GLEN ROCK RESERVE Entry from Hickson St, Merewether leads to beach Entry Gun Club Rd, bush walks into State Forrest Entry Burwood Rd, Kahibah – Yuelarbah Trail Car Park Cost: FREE ADMISSION FERRY RIDE Catch a ferry from Queens Wharf Newcastle over to Stockton, then have a leisurely stroll around the parks, visit Stockton Beach or venture off to some of the great pubs and cafes for lunch. SHOPPING & MOVIES WESTFIELD KOTARA Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm A: Cnr Northcott Drive and Park Thursday 9am – 9pm Avenue, Kotara Saturday 9am – 5pm P: 4016 2570 Sunday 10am – 4pm Parking: Free up to 3 hours Fashion shows and kids theatre W: westfield.com.au/kotara Charlestown Square Monday – Friday: 9am – 5.30pm A: Pearson Street, Thursday: 9am – 9pm Charlestown Saturday: 9am – 5pm P: 4944 4333 Sunday:10am – 4pm Parking: Free up to 3 hours W: charlestownsquare.com.au Event Cinemas Open 7 Days: 10am – 12am Kotara Complex Cost: $10 or Family pass $47.00 A: Cnr Northcott Drive and Park W: eventcinemas.com.au Avenue, Kotara Event Cinemas Open 7 Days: 10am – 12am Greater Union Newcastle Cost: $10 or Family pass $47.00 A: 183-185 King Street, W: eventcinemas.com.au Newcastle P: 4926 2233 OUT OF THE SQUARE Blackbutt Reserve Picnic Areas 7.00am – 7.00pm (Open Public Holidays) A: Carnley Avenue, Kotara Exhibits 10.00am – 5.00pm (Closed Public Holidays) P: 4904 3344 Reptile Shows from 11am daily, Exhibits open from 10am – 5pm daily Activity Pack: Interactive activity for kids $3 at the Blackbutt Kiosk Junior Ranger Day – 19 Jan 2016 W: newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Blackbutt-Reserve/Home Newcastle Museum Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm (Closed Public Holidays) A: 6 Workshop Way, Cost: FREE ADMISSION Newcastle W: newcastlemuseum.com.au P: 4974 1400 Fort Scratchley Wednesday to Monday 10am – 4pm (Closed Tues & Public Holidays) A: Nobbys Road, Cost: FREE ADMISSION to surrounds, Tunnels $32.00 (2 adults and Newcastle East 2 kids) and full site $38.00 (2 adults and 2 kids) P: 4929 3066 W: fortscratchley.com.au Hunter Wetlands Centre Open 7 Days 9am – 4pm (Closed Public Holidays) A: 412 Sandgate Road, Cost: $15.00 (2 adults and 2 kids under 12) or $5 per person Shortland You can take the kids dip netting to find bugs in the mud or do the P: 4951 6466 Discovery Zone treasure hunt. Cost: Adults $10. Under 3 free. Kids are $5 ($2 during school holidays) W: wetlands.org.au Newcastle Saturday & Sunday 10am – 12.30pm Art Gallery Cost: FREE ADMISSION A: Laman Street, Newcastle W: nag.org.au P: 4974 5100 Newcastle Hunter Open Saturday 9.30am – 11.45am. A service that allows children to Toy Library borrow toys for a party, education or just to play! A: 93 Regent Street, Newcastle Cost: Individual $15 or family (2 or more children) $30 P: 4904 3340 W: toylibraries.org.au/content/newcastle-hunter-valley-toy-library-association GET ACTIVE
Balance Health Club Monday – Friday: 5.30am – 10pm Mayfield Facility Saturday – Sunday: 7am – 6pm Entry at The Gateway Inn For children six weeks to 12 years, these fun-filled centres A: 26 William Street, Mayfield stimulate kids with monthly themes, special holiday P: 4903 6200 programs, children’s craft, games, climbing wall, Wii and much more. Parents can enjoy a workout knowing their kids are safe, supervised and having fun. W: balancehealthclubs.com.au
Mayfield Strike Bowling Monday – Thursday: 9am – 10pm A: 318 Maitland Road, Friday & Saturday: 9am – 11pm Mayfield Sundays: 10am – 7pm P: 4968 3795 W: superstrike.com.au
Adamstown Pulse Climbing Monday – Friday: 10am – 10pm A: 10/122 Garden Grove Road, Saturday: 10am – 6pm Adamstown Sunday: 10am – 4pm P: 4023 4743 Cost: Adults $16.00, Concession $14, Kids under 12 $13, Harness Hire $5.00 or Family Pack $60.00 (2 Adults, 2 kids + 4 harnesses) ** Min. age to climb is 6yrs & 12yrs to hold the rope for another person (belay) W: pulseclimbing.com.au Megamania Monday – Tuesday: 9am – 5.30pm A: On Pearson Street, Wednesday & Sunday: 9am – 8pm Charlestown Thursday: 9am – 9pm P: 4923 8700 Blackbutt Reserve Picnic Areas 7.00am – 7.00pm (Open Public Holidays) Friday & Saturday: 9am – 10pm A: Carnley Avenue, Kotara Exhibits 10.00am – 5.00pm (Closed Public Holidays) Park in the square (First 3 hours FREE) W: megamania.com.au P: 4904 3344 Reptile Shows from 11am daily, Exhibits open from 10am – 5pm daily Activity Pack: Interactive activity for kids $3 at the Blackbutt Kiosk Main arena, kids arena with foam pit, 2 olympic Junior Ranger Day – 19 Jan 2016 Flip Out Trampoline W: newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Blackbutt-Reserve/Home A: 56 The Avenue, Wickham trampolines, foam pits and 3 wall runners. P: 4969 1531 W: flipout.net.au Newcastle Museum Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm (Closed Public Holidays) A: 6 Workshop Way, Cost: FREE ADMISSION Newcastle W: newcastlemuseum.com.au REVOLUTION SPORTS PARK One of the largest Main Arenas in all of Australia! P: 4974 1400 A: 55 The Avenue, Maryville NSW 2293 Over 47 Interconnected trampolines, 18 x Upright mats, P: 4969 1670 1 x 27 metre tumbling mat and an 8 metre foam pit. Fort Scratchley Wednesday to Monday 10am – 4pm (Closed Tues & Public Holidays) A: Nobbys Road, Cost: FREE ADMISSION to surrounds, Tunnels $32.00 (2 adults and Activities also include a dodgeball and kids arena, bubble Newcastle East 2 kids) and full site $38.00 (2 adults and 2 kids) soccer, laser skirmish and more. P: 4929 3066 W: fortscratchley.com.au w: revolutionpark.com.au Monday – Wednesday: 10am-8pm Hunter Wetlands Centre Open 7 Days 9am – 4pm (Closed Public Holidays) Go Karts Go A: 412 Sandgate Road, Cost: $15.00 (2 adults and 2 kids under 12) or $5 per person A: Griffiths Road, Broadmeadow Thursday & Friday: 10am-10pm Shortland You can take the kids dip netting to find bugs in the mud or do the P: 4952 9129 Saturday: 9am-10pm P: 4951 6466 Discovery Zone treasure hunt. Sunday: 9am-8pm Cost: Adults $10. Under 3 free. Kids are $5 ($2 during school Costs (all per person except for double kart passengers who ride for free): holidays) $5 Compulsory License (valid 12 months) W: wetlands.org.au $20 – 10min, $25 – 15min, $45 – 30min (2 x 15min rides per person) Saturday & Sunday 10am – 12.30pm Newcastle $65 – 45min (3 x 15min rides per person) Cost: FREE ADMISSION Art Gallery Participants must be 3 years and older for double karts and at A: Laman Street, Newcastle W: nag.org.au P: 4974 5100 least 7 years old and 130cm tall for single karts W: gokartsgo.com.au Newcastle Hunter Open Saturday 9.30am – 11.45am. A service that allows children to Toy Library borrow toys for a party, education or just to play! For more information, please visit the official visitor website A: 93 Regent Street, Newcastle Cost: Individual $15 or family (2 or more children) $30 visitnewcastle.com.au P: 4904 3340 W: toylibraries.org.au/content/newcastle-hunter-valley-toy-library-association *Please note prices & operating hours are subject to change.Visit individual websites for more information. Glendale Wallsend + University, To Jesmond, Belmont Track + To Fernleigh Bay + Warners To Kotara To University Newcastle Cycling Maps City Map
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