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| State | New South Wales | |
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| Residents | 152.984 (2016) | |
| height | 9 m | |
| Tourist info | 61 2 4929 5948 visitnewcastle.com.au | |
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Dynamic cardsWith around 161,000 inhabitants (2016 census), Newcastle is the second largest city in the Australian state New South Wales. The city is located at the mouth of the Hunter River and is industrial. Your port is the largest coal loading port in the world. The coal is extracted from mines further inland in the Hunter Valley and transported to Newcastle by freight trains.
Newcastle is the dominant city of the Hunter Region, which extends further inland. As Greater Newcastle is the region around Newcastle with the Local government areas the City of Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie, City of Cessnock, City of Maitland and the Port Stephens Council designated.
background
The area of the present day city and the lower Hunter region were originally owned by Aboriginal tribes Awabakal and Worimi populated.
In 1797, Lieutenant John Shortland became the first European settler to explore the region after searching for prisoners who took the region HMS Cumberland had carved, discovered. He later described the region on his return as rich in coal and provided with a deep water port. That of Lt. Shortland explored area he named after John Hunter, the governor at the time.
The first settlement (1801) was made King's Town called, but it lasted less than a year. 1804 was the second attempt to settle under the name Coal River, or also King's Town undertaken. This place existed and was later in Newcastle, according to the known English coal port, renamed.
The district of Stockton is known for its 32 km long sandy beach. This extends from Stockton in a north-easterly direction in a long arc up to Anna Bay. The easiest way to get to Stockton from Newcastle is by ferry, which runs on Queens Wharf drops. If you want to drive to Stockton, you have to take a detour through the coal port.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is in Sydney, Kingsford Smith International Airport (IATA: SYD, ICAO: YSSY).
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You share the area with the RAAF Base Williamtown. The civil part of the airport is on the southern edge of the airfield. There are no international connections.- Fighter World
South of the Newcastle Airport / RAAF Base Williamtown is on Medowie Road die Fighter World, a museum of the historical aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force and other exhibits (10.00-16.00; adult A $ 15).
By train
About the Central Coast & Newcastle Line and about the Hunter Line is Newcastle at that Rail network tied up. The central station in the center (CBD) of Newcastle was closed in December 2014. The end of the line is the train station Hamilton, approx. 3½ km from the city center. The city center can be reached from Hamilton with the 110 buses. Trains run between Sydney Central and Hamilton or between Scone and Hamilton.
On the Central Coast & Newcastle Line will be starting Sydney Central every half hour links to Newcastle (Station Hamilton) offered. There are two types of intercity trains: on the one hand, they only serve larger cities. The other intercity trains stop at almost every station. All connections are currently using V-set Sets served.
The Ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. There are Peak and off peak-Tickets. The time of boarding is decisive. The 30% off-peak discount is only valid when using one opal-Value card:
- Peak times at NSW TrainLink Intercity: 6 am to 7.15 am or 8 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm on weekdays.
A one-way trip from Sydney to Newcastle or its suburbs (all connections> 65 km) costs A $ 8.30 during peak times and A $ 5.81 off-peak (as of June 2017).
By bus
Newcastle is on the long-distance bus network of the companies Greyhound and premier connected. The latter company is asking for A $ 34 back to Sydney in 2017.
In the street
In interregional traffic, Newcastle is connected to the trunk road network from the south via the M1. The city can be reached from the north via the A1 and from the west via the M15. Several multi-lane roads lead to the city center.
It is a good 160 kilometers by road to Sydney. Driving through Gosford is more scenic than driving along the highway. There is no charge for using the roads.
mobility
Taxi call: ☎ 133300
In the city center (“Fare Free Bus Zone”) the buses can be used free of charge from 7.30 am to 6 pm. But you still need one opalValue card (which also applies in Sydney).
Of Stockton A passenger ferry goes to the Queens Wharf in Newcastle. A ride takes about five minutes. The fare is A $ 2.15 (as of Sept. 2017).
Pay in public transport
In most cases, you no longer need a (paper) ticket to use public transport. You can drive with the OPAL card, a pre-paid card. The OPAL card you can On-line, at Kiosks, train stations, supermarkets etc. acquire. Several credit options are offered. It is very easy to use: when entering and exiting a means of transport, you hold the card in front of a terminal with the OPAL-Symbol. The amount due will be debited. If you forget to clock in or clock out, the maximum tariff is due on the connection. The OPAL card also serves as a ticket. This is sporadically checked by inspectors while driving using a reader.
Tourist Attractions
- The tourist information 1 Newcastle Visitor Center, 3 Honeysuckle Dr. (At the Marine Center). Tel.: 61 1 800 654558. This rather ugly one-story building is also home to the Maritime Museum.Open: Tue-Sun 10.00-16.00.
- 1 Newcastle Museum, 6 Workshop Way (Buses 310, 320). In the building next door is the Region Library (9.30am-8pm), which also has internet access.Open: Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00.Price: Free.
Nobbys Head and Fort Scratchley
- 1 Nobbys Head. A headland to the northeast of the city center at the confluence of the Hunter River with the Pacific Ocean. At the top is the lighthouse Nobbys Lighthouse. It can be viewed on Sundays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. A path leads from the foot of the lighthouse to the top of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbor and invites you to take a short walk. From here you can watch the ships entering and leaving the port. Nobbys Beach is a one kilometer long sandy beach that is very popular with the city's residents. Families, bathers, surfers and beach volleyball players come here to spend their free time. A small kiosk on the southern edge of the beach offers food and drinks for sale.
- Fort Scratchley. Built in 1882, at the south end of the beach was used for coastal defense. It is located in Newcastle East on Fort Drive. Today it houses a museum, the guided tours are chargeable.
Queens Wharf Tower
In the area of Queens Wharf by the ferry terminal to Stockton there is an observation tower, the
activities
Swimming and bathing
Numerous beaches and pools invite you to bathe and swim.
Newcastle Ocean Bath
The Newcastle Ocean Bath is a public seawater pool. The bath was built in 1922 and its facade is a beautiful and well-known photo motif. Admission is free. The pool is not heated and the water temperature is the same as that of the sea.
Another rock pool is this
beaches
- Nobbys Beach. The signposted five-kilometer route also begins here Bather's Way..
- Merewether and Dixon Park Beach. The southern end is the Merewether Ocean Baths (built in 1935, renovated in 2014), an enclosed, unheated 50 m salt water pool. This is at the north end Cricket oval.
- Redhead Beach, about 15 kilometers south. There is also a caravan park here.
- 3 Dudley Beach
- Directly at the south end of the beach of the same name in the Stockton district is de Across Kings St. is a swimming pool with a 50 meter heated pool (A $ 5).
ANZAC Memorial Walk
The “ANZAC Memorial Walk” is a memorial walk in The Hill district with wonderful views of the sea.
shop
Hunter Street is the town's largest shopping street. At the same time there are the few “old” buildings in the city - “historic” in Australia always means the Victorian era at best.
There is also one of the few Australians
Shopping center
- Stockland Glendale Shopping Center, 387 Lake Rd., Glendale NSW 2285.
- Westfield Kotara, Corner Park Avenue & Northcott Drive, Kotara NSW 2289.
- Charlestown Square, 30 Pearson St., Charlestown NSW 2290.
- Lake Macquarie Fair, 46 Wilsons Rd., Mount Hutton NSW 2290.
nightlife
In the urban environment Honeysuckle Dr. there are many restaurants and bars that are particularly popular on weekends.
accommodation
Newcastle offers a number of accommodation in a wide variety of categories. About the Tourist information website and these can be conveniently booked on the popular internet portals.
youth hostel
- 2 Newcastle Beach YHA, 30 Pacific St. Tel.: 61 2 4925 3544. Near the lake-side end of the city center, still central. Free WiFi, surfboards.Open: Reception 8 am–9pm. Check-in: 2 p.m., check-out: 10 a.m.Price: from A $ 25, non-members A $ 3.
health
Medical care
Doctors only accept new, unregistered patients in their practices in exceptional cases. Emergency care is provided by the local hospitals.
Medicines can be bought in supermarkets. Stronger drugs are sold through pharmacies. A previous doctor's visit is not absolutely necessary.
Emergency number
The uniform emergency number in Australia is 000, via the ambulance, fire brigade (Fire Brigade or Fire & Rescue) and the police (Policy) can be reached.
Hospitals
- 2 Hunter Primary Care (emergency doctor's office), 123 King St.. Tel.: 61 1300 130 147. Telephone registration is desirable. Doctors on duty are assigned by the various hospitals. There are other such practices in the region.Open: weekdays 5.30pm-8am; 24 hours on Sundays and public holidays.
List of public, non-private hospitals in Newcastle and its suburbs. See.
| Surname | address | Phone number | comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Hospital | 16 Croudace Bay Road Belmont, NSW 2280 | 02 4923 2000 | Ordinary hospital with an emergency room. |
| Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital | 20 Edith Street Waratah, NSW 2298 | 02 4921 1211 | Larger hospital with an emergency room. |
| Hunter New England Mater Mental Health Service | Edith Street Waratah, NSW 2298 | 02 4033 5000 | Psychiatric clinic. |
| John Hunter Hospital | Lookout Road New Lambton, NSW 2305 | 02 4921 3000 | Larger hospital with an emergency room. |
Practical advice
Internet in the library.
There is a post office, somewhat hidden, between Hunter and Scott St. (at Queen Wharf Tower).
trips
- Hunter Valley
The obvious one Hunter Valley is known for its viticulture. Many wineries can be found north of
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Beer lovers come in Potters Hotel Brewery Resort on your costs.
- Lake Macquarie
- Blackbutt Nature Reserve
The Blackbutt Nature Reserve is with that Blackbutt Reserve Wildlife Exhibit an animal park in the district Kotara. The easiest way to get to the Reserve by car is via Carnley Avenue. The reserve is well signposted and easy to find. On an elevated tour you can observe the animals living there in trees, among other things, at eye level. A Fact sheet offers an overview of the animals in the Wildlife Exhibit in PDF format. Admission is free, but a fee must be paid to use the car park.
Furthermore, the Black Duck Picnic Area adjoins the Wildlife Exhibit. A large meadow invites you to play and relax. The meadow is framed by public barbecue areas. These offer a fireplace, seating and are covered.
- Port Stephens
About 40 km as the crow flies from Newcastle city center is the natural harbor and recreation area Port Stephens. The locality Nelson Bay is the starting point for boat trips to watch whales and definites.
On the headland Tomaree Head hikes to the summit of the Tomaree Head at. Well-developed paths, bridges and footbridges lead to the summit, from which a viewing platform offers an outstanding view of the bay and the offshore islands. On the way to the summit you can make a short detour to the remaining barbeds and shelters of the former coastal defense.
literature
Web links
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