Jess & Paul’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Fernleigh Track is an attractive and popular walking and cycling path, created along the route of a former rail corridor between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. It provides a pleasant travel route through a bushland setting with links along the way to adjoining residential communities. The track is a popular facility, used for both localised commuting and recreational purposes. The 15km shared pathway from Adamstown to Belmont is fantastic for walking or cycling.
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Fernleigh Track
Bailey StreetThe Fernleigh Track is an attractive and popular walking and cycling path, created along the route of a former rail corridor between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. It provides a pleasant travel route through a bushland setting with links along the way to adjoining residential communities. The track is a popular facility, used for both localised commuting and recreational purposes. The 15km shared pathway from Adamstown to Belmont is fantastic for walking or cycling.
Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning cliffs, rocky outcrops and shark tower. Redhead is patrolled in the warmer months, is home to the Redhead Surf Life Saving Club, and is popular with swimmers and surfers alike. Conditions are perfect for surfing, swimming and fishing.
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Redhead Beach
Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning cliffs, rocky outcrops and shark tower. Redhead is patrolled in the warmer months, is home to the Redhead Surf Life Saving Club, and is popular with swimmers and surfers alike. Conditions are perfect for surfing, swimming and fishing.
Caves Beach is well known for its namesake - a network of sea caves at the southern end of the beach, which can be explored at low tide. Caves Beach has well maintained barbecue facilities and a picnic area.
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Caves Beach
Caves Beach is well known for its namesake - a network of sea caves at the southern end of the beach, which can be explored at low tide. Caves Beach has well maintained barbecue facilities and a picnic area.
King Edward park has spectacular ocean views, Norfolk Island pines and a sunken garden usually ablaze of colour. On the southern boundary are the remains of the Shepherds Hill Battery and Gunner's Cottage which were in regular use from 1890 to World War II.
King Edward Park also has links with Newcastle's penal past, with the Bogey Hole (or convict hewn ocean bathing pool) at the foot of the eastern cliff face. The Bogey Hole is a must see, rockpool carved from the face of the natural rock.
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeKing Edward park has spectacular ocean views, Norfolk Island pines and a sunken garden usually ablaze of colour. On the southern boundary are the remains of the Shepherds Hill Battery and Gunner's Cottage which were in regular use from 1890 to World War II.
King Edward Park also has links with Newcastle's penal past, with the Bogey Hole (or convict hewn ocean bathing pool) at the foot of the eastern cliff face. The Bogey Hole is a must see, rockpool carved from the face of the natural rock.
Fort Scratchley is a Newcastle icon holding a stunning advantage point over the harbour and sea. The site is one of the city’s first commercial coal mine, the Fort you see today was built in the 1880s. The only time its guns were fired was during World War II. Today, the Fort is a historical museum, and its narrow, underground tunnels are fascinating to explore.
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Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdFort Scratchley is a Newcastle icon holding a stunning advantage point over the harbour and sea. The site is one of the city’s first commercial coal mine, the Fort you see today was built in the 1880s. The only time its guns were fired was during World War II. Today, the Fort is a historical museum, and its narrow, underground tunnels are fascinating to explore.
Famous for its wine, the Hunter Valley is a popular place for guests to visit. Many guests book cheese & wine tours or hire a chauffeur.
Hot air ballooning is also very popular in this area.
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Hunter Region
Famous for its wine, the Hunter Valley is a popular place for guests to visit. Many guests book cheese & wine tours or hire a chauffeur.
Hot air ballooning is also very popular in this area.
Shopping
(4-minute drive/ 15-minute walk)
This is the local shopping center offering; Coles, BWS, Priceline, Butcher, Bakery, Doctors surgery & Chiropractor
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Jewellstown Plaza
70 Ntaba Rd(4-minute drive/ 15-minute walk)
This is the local shopping center offering; Coles, BWS, Priceline, Butcher, Bakery, Doctors surgery & Chiropractor
One of the largest shopping destinations in the area with a variety of major stores as well as local boutiques.
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Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StOne of the largest shopping destinations in the area with a variety of major stores as well as local boutiques.
Kotara Westfield is another large shopping center in the area, it has recently been refurbished & offers an amazing roof top dining experience; Criniti’s & Sushi are our favorite here.
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Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveKotara Westfield is another large shopping center in the area, it has recently been refurbished & offers an amazing roof top dining experience; Criniti’s & Sushi are our favorite here.
Food scene
(9-minute drive)
Great for a dine in breakfast or lunch, delicious espresso coffee & the eggs benedict is a hit!!
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Cafe Macquarie
26 Macquarie St(9-minute drive)
Great for a dine in breakfast or lunch, delicious espresso coffee & the eggs benedict is a hit!!
(8-minute drive)
Grab & go style on the waterfront, all served in ecofriendly packaging designed to enjoy in the park across the road.
Coffee is always amazing & the blueberry bagel goes down very well.
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Common Circus
36 Brooks Parade(8-minute drive)
Grab & go style on the waterfront, all served in ecofriendly packaging designed to enjoy in the park across the road.
Coffee is always amazing & the blueberry bagel goes down very well.
(5-minute drive)
Why not start the day on the beach? This little gem is tucked away at the base of the Redhead beach surf lifesaving club & is a favourite for locals.
Cargo Espresso
1C Beach Road(5-minute drive)
Why not start the day on the beach? This little gem is tucked away at the base of the Redhead beach surf lifesaving club & is a favourite for locals.
(8-minute drive)
If you are after something quirky with a Melbourne vibe Pegs is the place to be.
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Pegs
157 Dudley Rd(8-minute drive)
If you are after something quirky with a Melbourne vibe Pegs is the place to be.
Not cheap although are perfect for a special romantic experience.
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Restaurant Mason
35 Hunter StNot cheap although are perfect for a special romantic experience.
Subo
551D Hunter StNot cheap although are perfect for a special romantic experience.
A Japanese restaurant located on Honeysuckle Harbour; you must try the banoffee gyoza
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Nagisa
1 Honeysuckle DriveA Japanese restaurant located on Honeysuckle Harbour; you must try the banoffee gyoza
Located at Warner’s Bay on Lake Macquarie this restaurant will never disappoint.
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Brownsugar Restaurant
The EsplanadeLocated at Warner’s Bay on Lake Macquarie this restaurant will never disappoint.
Everything is always cooked to perfection, not to mention the beer & wine selections are also divine. - This is our favourite
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Wil & Sons
102 Darby StEverything is always cooked to perfection, not to mention the beer & wine selections are also divine. - This is our favourite
Rustica Newcastle Beach
1 King StAmazing share plates & overlooking Newcastle Beach