Newcastle Guidebook
Sightseeing
Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrAt one end of the Anzac walk, hand gliders alight from the car park out over the sea
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Strzelecki Scenic Lookout
28 Memorial DrAt one end of the Anzac walk, hand gliders alight from the car park out over the sea
Newcastle Beach
Literally on the doorstep.
Newcastle is fortunate enough to have two ocean baths facilities, Newcastle and Merewether, that sit on its pristine coastline and are open year round for the community to enjoy. Newcastle Ocean and Merewether Baths both have a long history as popular swimming spots. Newcastle Ocean Baths was opened in 1922 and Merewether Baths in 1935.
The Merewether Baths are open all year round, subject to maintenance and cleaning (USUALLY THURSDAYS) We clean, manage and maintain these facilities and always try to find the balance between availability and cleanliness. At present, Merewether Baths are cleaned weekly and the cleaning schedule is available at City of Newcastle website.
Please Note: The Ocean Baths are closed ALL day on Scheduled cleaning days to allow adequate time for cleaning and maintenance to occur. The required times will vary dependent on weather conditions on the day. To find out more about Ocean Baths Cleaning check City of Newcastle website.
Merewether Ocean Baths are cleaned every Thursday during the season.
Cleaning may be altered if weather, surf, tidal or storm conditions are unsuitable.
Lifeguard and changeroom hours
Lifeguard on duty:
26 April 2022 to 23 September 2022 - 8am to 4.30pm
24 September 2022 to 23 April 2023 - 9am to 5.30pm
Changerooms close at 7pm daily
Newcastle Ocean Baths
The revitalisation of the Newcastle Ocean Baths is underway, with stage one works to improve the safety, water quality and accessibility of the much-loved community facility.
The Baths will be closed for the duration of the work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2023.
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Merewether Ocean Bath
3a Ocean StNewcastle is fortunate enough to have two ocean baths facilities, Newcastle and Merewether, that sit on its pristine coastline and are open year round for the community to enjoy. Newcastle Ocean and Merewether Baths both have a long history as popular swimming spots. Newcastle Ocean Baths was opened in 1922 and Merewether Baths in 1935.
The Merewether Baths are open all year round, subject to maintenance and cleaning (USUALLY THURSDAYS) We clean, manage and maintain these facilities and always try to find the balance between availability and cleanliness. At present, Merewether Baths are cleaned weekly and the cleaning schedule is available at City of Newcastle website.
Please Note: The Ocean Baths are closed ALL day on Scheduled cleaning days to allow adequate time for cleaning and maintenance to occur. The required times will vary dependent on weather conditions on the day. To find out more about Ocean Baths Cleaning check City of Newcastle website.
Merewether Ocean Baths are cleaned every Thursday during the season.
Cleaning may be altered if weather, surf, tidal or storm conditions are unsuitable.
Lifeguard and changeroom hours
Lifeguard on duty:
26 April 2022 to 23 September 2022 - 8am to 4.30pm
24 September 2022 to 23 April 2023 - 9am to 5.30pm
Changerooms close at 7pm daily
Newcastle Ocean Baths
The revitalisation of the Newcastle Ocean Baths is underway, with stage one works to improve the safety, water quality and accessibility of the much-loved community facility.
The Baths will be closed for the duration of the work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2023.
The Bogey Hole ocean pool is an Insta dream, and a 'must see' attraction on the Newcastle coastline. Impressive at full flight, or in a moment of calm, take a moment to enjoy the Bogey Hole next time you are in King Edward Park.
The Bogey Hole was hand-hewn out of a wave-cut rock platform by convicts for Major James Morisset, in 1819 for his personal use. Whether this work represented the enlargement of a naturally occurring rock pool used by Aboriginal people is not known.
As Morisset was the longest-serving Commandant of Newcastle, the pool was originally referred to as the 'Commandant's Baths'. The name 'Bogey Hole' came into regular usage sometime after, and is said to come from the Dharawal word meaning 'to bathe'.
The Bogey Hole is situated at the foot of Shepherds Hill, or as it was known in the 1820's "sheep pasturage hill". Geologically, the rock in the area is sandstone/conglomerate typical of the coastal areas of the Hawkesbury Sandstone deposit on which Newcastle was built.
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeThe Bogey Hole ocean pool is an Insta dream, and a 'must see' attraction on the Newcastle coastline. Impressive at full flight, or in a moment of calm, take a moment to enjoy the Bogey Hole next time you are in King Edward Park.
The Bogey Hole was hand-hewn out of a wave-cut rock platform by convicts for Major James Morisset, in 1819 for his personal use. Whether this work represented the enlargement of a naturally occurring rock pool used by Aboriginal people is not known.
As Morisset was the longest-serving Commandant of Newcastle, the pool was originally referred to as the 'Commandant's Baths'. The name 'Bogey Hole' came into regular usage sometime after, and is said to come from the Dharawal word meaning 'to bathe'.
The Bogey Hole is situated at the foot of Shepherds Hill, or as it was known in the 1820's "sheep pasturage hill". Geologically, the rock in the area is sandstone/conglomerate typical of the coastal areas of the Hawkesbury Sandstone deposit on which Newcastle was built.
King Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863. Within the grounds was a bowling green and the Obelisk, built as a navigational marker in 1850; the focal point is a Victorian rotunda.
The 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.
The 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.
A popular place for family picnics and barbecues, and now a movie venue in summer. The park also has a playground and public toilets.
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King Edward Park
Reserve RoadKing Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863. Within the grounds was a bowling green and the Obelisk, built as a navigational marker in 1850; the focal point is a Victorian rotunda.
The 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.
The 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.
A popular place for family picnics and barbecues, and now a movie venue in summer. The park also has a playground and public toilets.
Fort Scratchley, a former coastal defence installation, is now a museum. It is located in Newcastle East. It was built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack. However, its guns were not fired in anger until 8 June 1942, during the shelling of Newcastle. The Australian Army left the site in 1972.
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Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdFort Scratchley, a former coastal defence installation, is now a museum. It is located in Newcastle East. It was built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack. However, its guns were not fired in anger until 8 June 1942, during the shelling of Newcastle. The Australian Army left the site in 1972.
Museo de Newcastle
6 Workshop WayLots of interactive things for kids.
Nobbys Lighthouse
Stockton - Newcastle, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Grab a ferry from Queens Wharf
Markets
Handmade products and good food options. Once a month.
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The Olive Tree Market
Darby StreetHandmade products and good food options. Once a month.
Popular market featuring amazing local produce and hand made goods.
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Newcastle City Farmers Market
Griffiths RoadPopular market featuring amazing local produce and hand made goods.
Food scene
Worth it for the view. Bar has good cocktails and bar food.
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Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeWorth it for the view. Bar has good cocktails and bar food.
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11 Steel StCasual , California style Mexican street food.
Equium Social
5 Maitland RdVery popular spot
Neighbourhoods
Lambton Park
Friendly village feel with a busy Main Street.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Parking in city
Free from 12pm Saturday and all day Monday.