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Newcastle award winning brewery, 300 metres from the stadium. Live music, great food and beverages at affordable prices. They host music, comedy, trivia and other forms of entertainment regularly. They also distill and sell spirits and manufacture a large range of beverages. Come and try their slushies, you will be blown away by the range and quality.
Broadmeadow NSW
1.2 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Rippit Golf is Newcastle's home for year-round golfing, offering state-of-the-art simulator bays, a premium driving range, and fun for all skill levels. Whether you're refining your swing, competing with mates, or just having a hit, Rippit Golf provides the ultimate indoor and outdoor golf experience. Rippit Golf also has a Sports Bar and is the premier golf sports bar that Newcastle visitors choose to relax and enjoy. Whether unwinding after a round of golf or catching a live game, our Newcastle sports bar offers mouthwatering bites, refreshing beverages, and a lively atmosphere. With multiple screens showing all your favourite sports, there's always something to cheer for. Join us at the best sports bar Newcastle has to offer—where good company, great food, and unforgettable moments meet. Visit Rippit Sports Bar Newcastle today and elevate your game day experience!
Broadmeadow NSW
1.3 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Newcastle Entertainment Centre hosts the very best local, national and international events in a market that is continually growing and very supportive. It is the premier regional venue with the sixth largest market in Australia. The Newcastle Entertainment Centre services a population base in excess of one million patrons. From Coffs Harbour in the north, west to Armidale and Moree as well as the Central Coast of New South Wales. It is located six minutes from the centre of Newcastle within the Newcastle Showground. From concerts, family and sporting events the Newcastle Entertainment Centre hosts them all! The Centre has a variable capacity from an intimate theatre mode of 1,500 to a full general admission mode of 7,528 using curtaining, portable seating, bleaches and moving the stage to suit your needs. The Centre hosts concerts and comedy performances such as Michael Bublé and Jimmy Carr, sporting events including International Netball and Boxing and family events including Disney On Ice and Starstruck.
Broadmeadow NSW
1.3 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Westfield Kotara is Newcastle's premier shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination. Home to over 200 stores, it offers a mix of leading fashion, beauty, and homeware brands alongside a dynamic dining precinct. The Rooftop features a curated selection of restaurants and entertainment, creating the perfect spot to unwind. Whether you're browsing flagship retailers, indulging in gourmet eats, or enjoying family-friendly experiences, Westfield Kotara is where style, flavour, and community come together.
Kotara NSW
1.6 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Come and experience the culinary delights of the Hunter Valley at Newcastle City Farmers Market every Sunday at the Newcastle Showground and Entertainment Centre. A bustling Mecca for foodies, families and visitors alike, the Newcastle City Farmers Market is a local institution showcasing a community of local farmers growing the freshest seasonal produce with artisanal delights from many other talented producers. If you are hungry the market boasts exceptional artisan food goods from around the "Globe" perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch along with entertainment in the food court. Plenty of seating in the parkland setting for you to take a break and relax. Little Sprouts play centre provides "back to basics play" for the little ones. Should you run out of money there are ATM's onsite for your convenience.
Broadmeadow NSW
2.0 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
Go Karts Go is an amusement park with go-karts, a shop, and video games. All members of the family, from three to 90 years, can have a fun time. The tracks are fully controlled and supervised with safety the key factor. Go Karts Go has the biggest four-stroke outdoor go-kart track and the fastest four-stroke karts in the whole of Newcastle, and after recent extensions, they are now one of the longest Hire kart tracks in NSW. Join Go Karts Go for a fun and exciting drive in their Go Karts and experience the thrill of race driving.
Broadmeadow NSW
2.1 km away
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Natural Attractions
Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land, six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research programs. Blackbutt Reserve is an undulating natural environment consisting of peaceful picnic settings with electric barbecues, open spaces, nature trails, and a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems. It also features wildlife exhibits that are modern, and spacious and allows close viewing of the animals, including koalas, wombats, native birds, emus and kangaroos. There is a range of wildlife feeding and reptile shows at Blackbutt Reserve, please check the website for the most up-to-date information. Visit the newly constructed cafe for a coffee amongst the trees.
Kotara NSW
2.4 km away
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Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14 kilometres of purpose-built bike trails and 20 kilometres of linked management trails in the northern section of the park, allow a day to explore the area. The mountain bike tracks will take you on a windy ride through open forest and woodlands and, in combination with the trail network, provide access to Burwood Beach, Leichhardt’s lookout and the waterfalls. The trails are graded – green circle for beginners, blue square for intermediate and black diamond for advanced, so there is bound to be one that suits your level. Biking trails are all signed, so if you can’t see a sign it means that riding is not permitted. Large bike maps are installed at major entrances.
Highfields NSW
2.4 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Creator Incubator (TCI) is a lively creative hub housing 52 resident artists, designers, makers, and thinkers, from emerging to those of national reputation, and was founded in 2017 by artist and Director Braddon Snape. TCI is a proud leader in the Newcastle and Hunter Arts community, aiming to foster growth, development, and promotion of not only the artists under its roof but also aims to contribute to the promotion of the wider region's artists to help build a sustainable cultural landscape. They offer two professional quality exhibition spaces to showcase the work of both resident and visiting artists. Come by to visit and experience a phenomenal creative destination - a leader within the local hunter arts community, supporting artists' professional development and livelihood. Whilst here observe the artists' studios, visit The Gallery spaces, talk with the artists, and immerse yourself within the marvellously multifarious arts destination that is TCI.
Hamilton North NSW
2.7 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities. Glenrock embraces the last surviving pocket of coastal rainforest in the region, home to a range of animals, like bandicoots, bats and gliders. So remember to leave your pets at home. The park also protects a number of ancient Aboriginal sites. One of the city's most popular beaches lies within the park's boundaries, but there is much more here than sand and surf. Take your mountain bike and explore the scenic cycling trails, walk the rainforest and waterfall tracks, launch a hang glider off the cliffs or enjoy a spot of fishing.
Highfields NSW
2.8 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Newcastle Comedy Club is an intimate, New York-style venue nestled in the heart of Newcastle. Every week, it plays host to a vibrant lineup of comedy showcases, spotlighting local talent from the Newcastle region as well as special guest performers from Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond. The club also welcomes solo comedians who present their own one-hour shows while touring. With a history of attracting major names in Australian comedy, including Wil Anderson and Tom Gleeson, Newcastle Comedy Club promises top-tier entertainment and an unforgettable night out. It's the go-to destination for the hottest comedy shows in town.
Islington NSW
3.0 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
This exhibition features work by Hunter based emerging artists across ceramics, sculpture, painting, photography, and experimental practice. The Hunter Emerging Art Prize 2026 (HEAP) is the leading art prize for emerging artists in the Hunter. This year acknowledges 25 years of HEAP and this year they have a New Disability Inclusion Section Prize which is supported by the Lee Family in memory of Fina Lee. This prize is not possible without the support of the following amazing sponsors Maclean's Booksellers, Pettigrew, Wilton, Lemke Stewart, Stevens Conveyancing , This is Not Art, HIC Services, Clay Room, BJs Workwear, Bevan Leach Physiotherapy, theLee Family in Memory of Fina Lee, the Squires Family in Memory of Jody Robinson and Newcastle Art Space
Tighes Hill NSW
3.0 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Newcastle Art Space is the leading venue for emerging artists in the Hunter Region. They have a changing exhibition program featuring established and emerging artists across a range of fields, painting, ceramic, installation, sculpture and more. The art space includes an accessible gallery space and more than 20 artist studios. They are located in O Block on the southern side of the Newcastle TAFE Campus. In the same building is their arts neighbour The Clay Room Tighes Hill. They are a creative hub, which includes opportunities for artists such as arts mentorship, residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and prizes. There is on-site parking or they are not far from Hamilton Station.
Tighes Hill NSW
3.0 km away
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Natural Attractions
Part of the Great North walk that stretches 250 kilometres from Newcastle to Sydney, the Yuelarbah walking track is one of the highlights of Glenrock State Conservation Area. Commencing at the wheelchair accessible raised boardwalk, the scenic track leads you along Flaggy Creek, through wet gullies and coastal rainforest, and if that's not enough, you'll pass two waterfalls before finishing at Glenrock Beach. About halfway along you’ll find Leichhardt’s lookout which offers excellent views over Glenrock Lagoon. It’s a great option for a day walk, and be sure you take a picnic lunch with you; there are a few great spots to stop for a break along the walk, including the picnic area at Flaggy Creek and the beach or headlands of Glenrock Beach.
Whitebridge NSW
3.1 km away
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Natural Attractions
From high on the escarpment, you can look down at historic Burwood Colliery. It was first excavated in the 19th century, around 1861. It’s now well-preserved and part of the State Heritage register. Listen for the call of bellbirds. Look for the male regent bowerbird, with its glossy black and bright yellow plumage. Echidnas can also been seen out foraging at dawn or dusk. The trail begins on Scout Camp Road above the scout camp. You'll see the track entry opposite the water tank. Walkers can join Yuelarbah walking track at the western end of the track or the Leggy Point loop walking track at the eastern end, which also links to Glenrock Beach. Horse riders can also use this trail, which joins into a network of others in the park.
Whitebridge NSW
3.3 km away
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Natural Attractions
The iconic Merewether Beach is home to the international surfing competition, Surfest. It is part of a beach reserve that stretches from Dixon Park in the north to Burwood Beach in the south - with superb views in all directions. Enjoy a coffee at a beachside cafe and watch as locals walk their dogs, parents juggle caffeine and kids with sandy hair and the surfers' roll-up by the dozen. Walk a bit further down the beach promenade, and you'll find Merewether Ocean Baths, the largest Ocean Baths complex in the Southern Hemisphere. Merewether Beach is the southern end of the popular Bathers Way walk.
Merewether NSW
3.3 km away
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Natural Attractions
Dixon Park Beach is a great beach for families. Located mid-way between Bar Beach and Merewether, it is also the perfect spot for a rest if you are walking along the popular Bather's Way. Dixon Park Beach has lots of car parking and the added bonus of a children's playground, plenty of green space, off-leash area for dogs, a kiosk serving delicious coffee, toasties, ice-cream and pastries. There are public shelters, tables and barbecues across the road. Watch surfers catch a wave, keep an eye out for dolphins, or enjoy a moment to take in the fresh sea breeze as you make your way along the Bathers Way. The park space opposite the beach is popular for community events and markets.
Merewether NSW
3.4 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Opened in 1935, Merewether Ocean Baths are the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere. Free to access, and hugely popular among visitors and locals alike, the Merewether Ocean Baths are perfect to cool off, enjoy some wave-free frolicking, and enjoy an ocean-side ice cream or coffee. The first baths were built in 1926, measuring 140 feet (43 metres) long, on the shelf below Henderson Parade. Located to the north of the existing baths and in front of Merewether Surf House, the baths became known as the Ladies Pool. Today the remnants of the small pool are dwarfed alongside the existing Merewether Baths. For those with a photography hobby, Merewether Ocean Baths at sunrise are not to be missed. Capture the iconic lanes, with locals in the background doing their laps. Merewether Ocean Baths are cleaned every Thursday and closed ALL day to allow adequate time for all cleaning and maintenance to occur.
Merewether NSW
3.5 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Loobylou is driven by a love of candles and inspired by the connection between emotion and fragrance. They believe in treading gently on the earth, hand-crafting natural products of the highest quality. They celebrate the artistry and originality of candle making. Loobylou was conceived during the life-affirming cancer journey of their founder Kere M Baker. Kere is motivated by what she is putting out there, both to the outside world and her inner world. Sharing her love of fragrance and candle making is Kere's contribution to making the world a little brighter.
Wickham NSW
3.5 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Pseudonym gallery and creative space is where creative worlds collide; the mothership if you will. ‘Pseudonym’ was born of a desire to redirect the conversation back to art, back to contemplation and connection. As a society many have gotten so caught up in the hype, the marketing, branding, followers, statistics, likes and the blue ticks; it can feel the real story of the work is often becoming lost among the noise. At Pseudonym. gallery and creative space, the art is the real story, and connection is the end goal. They aim to create an immersive and well-curated experience - but they want your work to introduce itself first.
Wickham NSW
3.5 km away
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Natural Attractions
Leggy Point loop walking track weaves through open coastal forest with some jaw-dropping coastal views in Glenrock State Conservation Area. The walking track is ideal for active nature lovers with wildflower displays and opportunities for birdwatching, swimming and surfing. Emerging at Elvis Rock, gaze along the coastline to Newcastle to the north. Be sure to look for whales during their annual migration. You can head to Glenrock Beach for a swim or surf after passing Awabakal Aboriginal midden, at the mouth of Glenrock Lagoon. The forest offers a mix of banksia, acacia, spotted gum, iron bark and white mahogany trees. During spring, look for pretty yellow donkey orchids, named for their two large top petals. Large skinks, known as land mullets, are also common in this area of the park.
Whitebridge NSW
3.6 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Miss Porter's House Museum is a Newcastle treasure. Take a step back into history in the heart of the city. Visitors of all ages can explore Porter family stories and discover the secrets of an Edwardian home. You can chat with friendly, knowledgeable guides or take a self-directed tour. Enjoy the Porters' stencilled ceilings, period garden, historic fernery, furniture, handicrafts and a century of household items. Visitors have described the museum as one of Newcastle's little jewels and a wonderful social history resource. Built by Herbert Porter in 1909, the family lived in their terrace home until 1997. It was then bequeathed to the National Trust and survives with its contents intact as a living snapshot of life in twentieth-century Newcastle. Explore on an Open Day, book a special school or group tour or take a guided walk around the Porters' neighbourhood. For that special friend or colleague, why not truly savour the Edwardian ambience and indulge in a morning or afternoon tea and tour? Make Miss Porter's House Museum part of your visit to Newcastle while enjoying breathtaking beaches, a working harbour, plus cultural, culinary and architectural delights.
Newcastle West NSW
3.7 km away
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Parks and Gardens
In the heart of inner city Cooks Hill, the charming Centennial Park offers a Victorian rotunda, modern playground, fragrant flower beds and expansive grassy spaces shaded by Norfolk Pines and fig trees. A popular spot for families, the playground is a draw-card offering swing, climbing equipment, slides, monkey bars and more. There are picnic tables and benches throughout the manicured park inviting visitors to spread out a blanket and soak up the enticing green space. This 2.2-hectare urban oasis was a centennial gift to the city in 1888 by the Australian Agricultural Company (a coal mining company). It’s also home to the city’s only public lawn tennis courts while next door is the Lowlands Bowling Club, which opened in 1892.
Newcastle NSW
3.8 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Bernie's Bar Newcastle is a sassy and vibrant queer bar in the heart of Newcastle city. It offers an electric atmosphere, fabulous cocktails, and a huge range of events- from trivia, market days, and movie screenings during the week, and a nightclub every Friday and Saturday night! With friendly staff and a lively vibe, Bernie's Bar guarantees an unforgettable night of laughter and endless good times.
Newcastle NSW
3.8 km away
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