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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Oceania > Australia > Newcastle
Newcastle Australia. Pop. 288,732. Currency - Australian Dollar (AUD). Language - English. Time Zone GMT + 11 hour. Main airport - Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL). Best Time to go - all year round due to oceanic, humid subtropical climate. Newcastle is the second largest city in the state of New South Wales NSW, and is located at the mouth of the Hunter River in a region known as the Hunter Valley. The city built its prosperity on heavy industry centred on 4 main areas: coal mining; copper smelting; soap production; and the BHP steelworks. Alongside this industrial development Newcastle became the world's largest coal export port and Australia's oldest and second largest tonnage port. Despite its industrial connections Newcastle has some good attractions for visitors including:Bar Beach and Nobbys Beach; Fort Scratchley; Nobbys Head; King Edward Park; Newcastle Region Art Gallery; and Blackbutt Reserve. For wine buffs nearby Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine-producing region and only a 40 minute drive away. Finally, no visit to Newcastle would be complete without a dip in the Ocean Baths.
Newcastle Hotels Flights and Travel including Executive Inn Hotel Comfort Inn Lake Macquarie Hotel Quality Hotel Noah's On The Beach Crowne Plaza Hotel Newcastle Travel and Tourism in New South Wales NSW Australia.
This contemporary and elegant hotel is located close to many tourist attractions in the Hunter Region. The hotel is situated just five-kilometers from the Central Business District of Newcastle and seven-kilometers from the coastline, and the famous Hunter Valley vineyards and popular seaside resort of Port Stephens are a scenic 40-minute trip away.
The airport's mission is to consolidate and grow the Airport's contribution to the regional and national economy by promoting competitive air services that underpin the efficiency of business and tourism.
Newcastle City Council was formed in April 1938 and is responsible for looking after public facilities and providing community services. Newcastle City Council provides more than 150 services.
Newcastle is at the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 150 km north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The second largest city in the state of NSW and sixth largest of Australia.
Newcastle is situated 162 kilometres (101 miles) NNE of Sydney, at the mouth of the Hunter River, it is the predominant city within the Hunter Region. Famous for its coal, Newcastle is the largest coal export harbour in the world.
Balgownie Cottage - Self Contained Newcastle Accommodation in Cooks Hill and The Junction near Bar Beach perfect for short stays.
