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Newcastle
City Guide

Newcastle

A surprisingly cool harbour city two hours north of Sydney — surf beaches, a buzzing café scene and a fraction of the rent.

Life in Newcastle

Newcastle harbour & beaches
Newcastle harbour & beaches
Nobbys Lighthouse
Nobbys Lighthouse
Merewether surf beach
Merewether surf beach
Honeysuckle dining
Honeysuckle dining
Affordable family homes
Affordable family homes
Hunter Valley wine country
Hunter Valley wine country

Neighbourhoods

Newcastle East

Cooks Hill

Merewether

Top attractions

Nobbys Lighthouse Walk

Nobbys Lighthouse Walk

Coastal walk to a clifftop lighthouse with whale-watching in season.

Free

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Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

Heritage-listed seawater pool right on the beach.

Free

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Hunter Valley Wineries

Hunter Valley Wineries

Australia's oldest wine region, an hour from the city.

From AUD $109

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Local transport

Light rail runs through the CBD; trains connect to Sydney in 2.5 hours. Buses cover the suburbs. Easy to live car-free if you stay central.

Cost of living

ItemTypical cost
1-bed apartmentAUD $450–$600/week
Surf lessonAUD $70
Hunter Valley winery tourAUD $150

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