Introducing Newcastle
‘You gotta love this city’, the Whitlams’ front man croons, and what’s not to love? Outstanding heritage architecture in the CBD, a beautiful foreshore and some classy inner-city suburbs fashion a very comely package indeed, and Novocastrians know it.
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Newcastle was settled in 1801 as a colony for the worst-behaved convicts. This past has tinged the surfing lifestyle with a hint of larrikin mischief and a ‘no worries’ attitude. The city is so laid-back that it’s one of the few places in the developed world where you can grocery shop barefoot and no one blinks an eye.
Visit popular beaches and soak in ocean baths, dine at world-class restaurants, exhaust yourself courtesy of live and local music, and explore the innovative arts scene. Whatever you do, don’t just pass through – Newcastle is easily worth a couple of days or more.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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