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Tourism Media Kit 2018 Newcastle Fact Sheet Tourism Media Kit 2018 Newcastle Fact Sheet In 2017 Newcastle was Newcastle has a major Newcastle has a world-class Newcastle has a busy working named a ‘world smart city’ regional airport at hospital in John Hunter harbour and is the largest by National Geographic. Williamtown with direct Hospital and is home exporter of coal in the world. flights to and from Sydney, to the Hunter Medical Brisbane, Melbourne, the Research Institute. In 2016 Newcastle was Construction of the Newcastle Gold Coast, Ballina/ Byron named one of Australia’s Light Rail commenced in Bay, Coffs Harbour, Adelaide, 10 best travel destinations A major $12.7 million 2017. The Light Rail will Canberra and Dubbo. by Experience Oz. NSW Government grant provide a frequent and reliable Developments are currently to upgrade the Newcastle transport option through the underway to make Newcastle cruise terminal is due for city centre, traveling between In 2011 Newcastle was voted Airport an international completion in late 2018. the Newcastle Interchange a top 10 city in Lonely Planet’s airport with trial flights to at Wickham, to Pacific ‘Best in Travel’ guide. Auckland announced in Park in Newcastle East. 2018. Carriers include Jetstar, In 2016 Newcastle City Council, The University Newcastle is a four-time Qantas Link, REX, Virgin of Newcastle, Newcastle winner of the prestigious Australia and FlyPelican. NOW and Hunter DiGiT International Festivals received a $9.8 million NSW and Events City (IFEA) In the 2016 calendar Government grant to support award, having won in 2012, year, Newcastle received the Hunter Innovation Project, 2014, 2015 and 2016. around 1,043,000 domestic which includes the installation overnight visitors, 2,479,000 of smart technology and Wi- daytrip visitors and 86,000 Located 160kms north Fi throughout Newcastle’s international visitors. of Sydney, Newcastle is CBD and the establishment (source: Destination NSW). Australia’s seventh largest of an innovation hub city. The population of for researchers, industry Newcastle is currently around Newcastle has an and entrepreneurs to 161, 000 and is projected to internationally recognised commercialise ideas increase to 180,000 by 2036. University, The University and promote economic of Newcastle, offering more development. than 150 undergraduate and graduate courses. The climate of Newcastle is A brand-new university moderate with a mean high campus, NewSpace, is temperature of 23.8 degrees now open in Newcastle’s Celsius and a mean low city centre in 2017. temperature of 13.4 degrees Celsius (annual average). Key Selling Points As a visitor destination, Newcastle’s stunning Newcastle is at the forefront Newcastle is the heartbeat beaches, laidback lifestyle, of innovation and impact of the Hunter and the only fascinating harbour and courtesy of collaboration regional Australian city eclectic arts scene are with industry, research and flanked by both a beach and shining through the shadow government. Developments in working harbour waterfront. of an industrial heritage. the city include a multi-million dollar upgrade to Newcastle’s cruise terminal, a $17.8 Newcastle is only a one Newcastle is easily accessible million dollar investment in hour direct flight from with several daily air, rail, smart city technology and the Gold Coast, Brisbane boat and coach services. The innovation, and the upgrade or Melbourne, making city offers a range of local of Newcastle Airport to it an easy getaway for a public transport services, international standards. weekend or longer stay. as well as world class cycle ways and walking tracks. As a major regional city, Newcastle is within easy Newcastle is less congested access to amazing beaches Newcastle has a range of than metropolitan cities and in Port Stephens; world activities for visitors to enjoy allows quick and easy access class wineries in the Hunter including nature, water and for relaxed visitor experiences. Valley; a world heritage listed air experiences, an abundance rainforest at Barrington of dining choices, action and Tops; Australia’s largest salt adventure activities and a full water lake, Lake Macquarie; calendar of major events. and some of the world’s most famous horse studs in the Upper Hunter. Newcastle is a city with a rich history and quirky culture that includes a range of hip cafes and bars across the city. Newcastle has developed a strong reputation for its superb coffee, craft beer and local Hunter Valley wines. Approved Copy Discover Newcastle is one of Australia’s oldest and most interesting cities with a blend of new and old architecture, a rich indigenous history, and one of the busiest ports in the world. The land and waters of Newcastle are acknowledged as the country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, whose culture is celebrated in community events, place naming, signage and artworks. To learn more about Newcastle’s history, take a walk through Newcastle Museum, or visit historic Fort Scratchley overlooking the mouth of the Hunter River estuary. Explore Christ Church Cathedral and its exquisite architecture, beautiful grounds and sweeping views of Newcastle harbour. See and Do Despite having won Lonely Planet’s admiration, Newcastle’s quirky arts culture and thriving dining and shopping scene are yet to register on the radar of mass tourism. Embark on one of the many self-guided walking tours, visit the art gallery, or pick up a quirky locally designed gift. Spot local marine life aboard a cruise, or get up close to Australian animals at Blackbutt Reserve, 182 hectares of natural bushland where you can walk trails and see native wildlife. Take a family day out to swing and climb like Tarzan at Tree Top Adventure Park, or for something more relaxing, pack the picnic basket and head to King Edward Park, Foreshore Park or one of the other beautiful parks within Newcastle for the perfect picnic. Eat and Drink Newcastle has an emerging food scene that makes it an appealing spot to indulge in quality food and wine. Right across the city, there’s a plethora of dining options, with places popping up every other week. Hamilton’s Beaumont Street has long been a mecca for wining and dining, with a wonderful array of lively pubs and diverse sidewalk cafes. For those who prefer relaxed dining, Darby Street in Cooks Hill offers bohemian cafes and galleries. Enjoy lunch or a latte before heading off to shop in a variety of artisan stores. Or, for those who can’t go past those waterfront views, right on the harbour at Honeysuckle wharf, The Boardwalk is the place to head for sophisticated dining and smart bars boasting harbour views. Newcastle’s Beaches A trip to Newcastle is not complete without diving into the ocean. Close to the city is Newcastle Beach with the stunningly preserved Ocean Baths, while Nobbys is the picture perfect beach adjacent to dog-friendly Horseshoe Beach on the harbour. Bar, Dixon and Merewether beaches form one long stretch of ocean crawl worth walking, swimming running or rolling along courtesy of a recently upgraded coastal work known as the Bathers Way. Merewether is home to the annual Surfest event and the historic Merewether Baths are a must see ocean pool. You can head south past them along the sand to Glenrock Lagoon if you’re feeling energetic. If you’re keen to venture out of the city centre a little, Redhead Beach is worth the trek, and even further south is Caves Beach (literally home to caves on the beach). Newcastle after dark Newcastle’s nightlife is electric. Small bars are constantly popping up all over the city, while some old favourites have truly kicked things up a notch. There are boutique beer bars for those beer aficionados, glamorous harbourside bars and local pubs playing live music around the city. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at quality venues along Hunter Street before finishing up with a late-night coffee at the funky inner city Darby Street. What’s On? Winner of four International Festivals and Events City Award, Newcastle is home to many exciting major events. Keep an eye out for upcoming events at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Civic Theatre, Newcastle Jockey Club and Lizotte’s for great musical showcases, theatre shows, race days and exhibitions. Sports fans can catch the Newcastle Knights’ rugby league home games and A-League soccer matches of the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium. Annual events include Newcastle 500 Supercars, Newcastle Jazz Festival, Surfest, This is Not Art Festival, Newcastle Writer’s Festival and many more. For a full list of events - visitnewcastle.com.au or follow us on Facebook @visitnewcastle. City revitalisation and Smart City project Newcastle is undergoing long- businesses to thrive in the digital term transition from a primarily century, underpin diversification industrial base to diversified of the local economy, and drive economic foundations. It is inward investment and outward currently the focus of a NSW commercialisation of local Government revitalisation agenda and regional innovation. and is experiencing major urban The Newcastle Smart City Initiative renewal including light rail, growth was established by Newcastle City in city residential population, and Council in 2015. It is primarily the development of a University City focused with guiding the transition Campus. Within this framework of Newcastle in ways that maximise of revitalisation, renewal, and opportunities presented through renewed investment, the smart city integrated technology and data, initiative has come into focus as a and smart ecosystem economic key contributor to the future vision development activities in sectors of Newcastle. A key strand of the including technology, advanced urban revitalisation narrative is that manufacturing and digital the city is an attractive place to live, economy. It aims to use technology, work, invest and visit. innovation, collaboration and The smart city will provide creativity as tools to support the opportunity for entrepreneurs and development of Newcastle.
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