Mel's Guidebook
Food scene
If You love chocolate and all things sweet this is the place for you.
A romantic date for two or a high tea party; this place is the place to be.
8 locals recommend
Coco Monde
80 Darby StIf You love chocolate and all things sweet this is the place for you.
A romantic date for two or a high tea party; this place is the place to be.
Goldbergs Coffee House
137 Darby StGreat coffee - great food - relaxed atmosphere
Washtub Diner
1 Mitchell StCatch the Ferry to Stockton and enjoy a meal at the Washtub Diner
Everything food is what you will find in Beaumont Street just a short stroll down the road
(Just a short stroll - (approximately 750 steps away, a few more on the way back if you've stopped off at one of the local Hotels)
15 locals recommend
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetEverything food is what you will find in Beaumont Street just a short stroll down the road
(Just a short stroll - (approximately 750 steps away, a few more on the way back if you've stopped off at one of the local Hotels)
You want more food - Head East to Darby Street to enjoy incredible food and quirky gift and home wares/clothes shops unique to Newcastle.
41 locals recommend
Darby Street
Darby StreetYou want more food - Head East to Darby Street to enjoy incredible food and quirky gift and home wares/clothes shops unique to Newcastle.
Common Circus Hamilton
1A Dixon StreetFabulous food and gift shop
The Grain
12 Beaumont StIf Thai is your flavour then you can’t go past The Grain Thai on Beaumont Street
Northern Star Hotel
112 Beaumont StreetA favourite. Good pub food.
Sightseeing
A great way to see the city lights and enjoy the coastline of Newcastle.
97 locals recommend
Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrA great way to see the city lights and enjoy the coastline of Newcastle.
If you've timed your stay right you can experience the firing of the cannons.
103 locals recommend
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdIf you've timed your stay right you can experience the firing of the cannons.
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church StExplore the history of Newcastle
A great place to explore. Accessible from the foreshore and via Hunter Street. Parking is available near by but I'd catch the Tram so you don't have to worry about the parking.
102 locals recommend
Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop WayA great place to explore. Accessible from the foreshore and via Hunter Street. Parking is available near by but I'd catch the Tram so you don't have to worry about the parking.
Explore Newcastle
Why not check out what's on when you're in town.
The Gallery is located off Darby Street in Laman Street
99 locals recommend
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StWhy not check out what's on when you're in town.
The Gallery is located off Darby Street in Laman Street
It's a short stair climb from the Christ Church Cathedral and King Edward Park is just across the road.
11 locals recommend
The Obelisk
Wolfe StreetIt's a short stair climb from the Christ Church Cathedral and King Edward Park is just across the road.
King Edward Park Garden - take a stroll and take in the flower display. Or if the timing is right enjoy movie night under the stars.
52 locals recommend
King Edward Park
Reserve RoadKing Edward Park Garden - take a stroll and take in the flower display. Or if the timing is right enjoy movie night under the stars.
Enjoy a coffee from the kiosk or they make an amazing egg and bacon roll.
Stroll the break-wall and or the beach.
If you need a fur baby fix then visit the dog beach which you will see walking the break-wall to the left.
76 locals recommend
Nobbys Beach
Nobbys RdEnjoy a coffee from the kiosk or they make an amazing egg and bacon roll.
Stroll the break-wall and or the beach.
If you need a fur baby fix then visit the dog beach which you will see walking the break-wall to the left.
Newcastle Ocean Baths - enjoy a swim in the iconic Ocean baths. They have a great canteen for coffee or fish and chips. (Currently under restoration/construction works)
39 locals recommend
Newcastle Ocean Baths
30 Shortland EsplanadeNewcastle Ocean Baths - enjoy a swim in the iconic Ocean baths. They have a great canteen for coffee or fish and chips. (Currently under restoration/construction works)
If you are all about the baths then we have two here in Newcastle.
It's a drive to Merewether if you don't want to walk the 30 minutes.
You'll find eateries just up the ramp heading North (casual dining to fancy)
61 locals recommend
Merewether Ocean Bath
3a Ocean StIf you are all about the baths then we have two here in Newcastle.
It's a drive to Merewether if you don't want to walk the 30 minutes.
You'll find eateries just up the ramp heading North (casual dining to fancy)
Enjoy a stroll to Nobbys Beach and all the foreshore has to offer in-between as the foreshore is within a 10 minute walk from The Bungalow on Parry
28 locals recommend
Honeysuckle
26 Honeysuckle DrEnjoy a stroll to Nobbys Beach and all the foreshore has to offer in-between as the foreshore is within a 10 minute walk from The Bungalow on Parry
Cheer your team on when you are in town.
Uber there, and walk home (it's how we do it)
21 locals recommend
McDonald Jones Stadium
294 Turton RdCheer your team on when you are in town.
Uber there, and walk home (it's how we do it)
Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeA gem on our coast line
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackTraveler advice
Getting around
Ride a bike catch a tram
Most places are within walking distance
Don't miss
Farmers markets and Olive Tree markets are a must
Great places to pick up food and local artesian wares
Getting around
Free Parking
On Street Parking out the front of the Bungalow is FREE