Visit Newcastle
Newcastle is a historic city undergoing urban revitalisation. Discover hidden wonders peppered throughout the CBD, West End, East End and Foreshore.
The city snakes around the coastline with the golden beaches just walking distance from many of the city’s attractions. The arts and culture scene is alive and thriving, and the emerging dining and bar culture has a very exciting vibe. The city has a wealth of natural attractions and postcard scenes matched by attractions like art galleries, museums and theatres.
Explore Newcastle
Meander aimlessly along golden beaches, take a guided tour of famous historic sites, experience international cuisines at a collection of modern restaurants, or plan your night around visiting unique and eclectic local bars. There is so much to explore, it’s hard to know where to start.
Darby Street café precinct
Hipster cafés, bars and boutique stores make this strip a great place to explore. Alternate music, funky book shops, designer fashion stores, quirky homewares and jewellery feature on Darby St. Dining experiences are abundant, with 25 cafes, many with outdoor dining, courtyards and cosy retreats. The renowned dining precinct also features award-winning restaurants serving up the finest cuisines from all over the world. Take your time to visit a unique gallery, photography studio and distinctive gift stores.
Honeysuckle and Newcastle Harbour
Honeysuckle is a stunning precinct on Newcastle Harbour where culture and quality cuisine collide. The area features amazing restaurants with views of the working harbour. Ships, tugboats, kayakers and fishing boats all go about their business while landlubbers dine, run, walk and play by the harbour. Honeysuckle is home to the Newcastle Regional Museum and the Maritime Museum. It features a small playground and parkland, open spaces and sculptures that kids love to climb on.
Beaumont Street multicultural precinct
The multicultural heart of Newcastle, Beaumont Street takes you on a world tour of flavours. One of the city’s renowned dining hot spots, Beaumont Street was home to Newcastle’s first Italian and Greek immigrants whose heritage can still be felt in the strong Mediterranean dining focus. This area is also renowned for its eclectic mix of antique and bric-a-brac stores.
East End
With its majestic sandstone buildings sitting at the junction of the ocean and the harbour, the East End is quaint and packed with delightful surprises. Bars, boutiques, cafes and restaurants all feature in the Paris end of town where you can discover unique stores boasting hand-made crafts, quirky cafes, great street art and week-day markets. In the East End you can choose five-star modern cuisine overlooking the harbour, or a sneaky burger and chips by the beach.
EXPLORE NEWCASTLE
With everything within easy walking distances you can have a great day exploring Newcastle’s beautiful coastline, restaurants, cafes and shopping delights.
ACCOMMODATION
NEX is conveniently located near a range of accommodation providers. We have partnered with The Executive and The Gateway to provide accommodation package options to suit your needs.
The Executive
First class service in a resort atmosphere makes this a perfect accommodation choice in New Lambton.
The Gateway
Luxurious spa suites, apartments and deluxe rooms all individually styled for warmth and intimacy.
GETTING HERE
By Plane
Newcastle Airport is just 34km north-west of NEX, an easy 35 minute commute.
Sydney Airport is 157km south-east of NEX via the M1 Freeway. Travelling time approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Flights can be booked on Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin, Rex Regional Express, FlyPelican with direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast and Byron Bay.
