Guidebook for Hamilton
Food Scene
Good vibes. Can be a little expensive for dinner, however a great place to grab a cocktail ($10 on Fridays).
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The Depot on Beaumont
Good vibes. Can be a little expensive for dinner, however a great place to grab a cocktail ($10 on Fridays).
Nina's IGA Hamilton
73 Beaumont StClose by. Ok for essentials
This is a beautifully decorated restaurant.
It is more expensive then other restaurants, however well worth the visit.
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Rustica Newcastle Beach
1 King StThis is a beautifully decorated restaurant.
It is more expensive then other restaurants, however well worth the visit.
Funky bar.
Decent priced food with craft beer from around the world.
Be aware beers are expensive here. Some up to $15
Most lively bar in the area. Would recommend booking.
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The Blind Monk
76 Beaumont StFunky bar.
Decent priced food with craft beer from around the world.
Be aware beers are expensive here. Some up to $15
Most lively bar in the area. Would recommend booking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for food, dancing and drinks. They often have live music here. Lots of space to move around.
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Sydney Junction Hotel
8 Beaumont StGreat for food, dancing and drinks. They often have live music here. Lots of space to move around.
Two levels.
Pub food available on the first level along with live music.
DJ and balcony on the top level.
Casual pub open till 3am most days.
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The Kent Hotel
59 Beaumont StTwo levels.
Pub food available on the first level along with live music.
DJ and balcony on the top level.
Casual pub open till 3am most days.
Great food, silent cinema, trivia.
Smaller pub with a beer garden. Good live music and good atmosphere on weekends and public holidays
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Greenroof Hotel
71 Tudor StGreat food, silent cinema, trivia.
Smaller pub with a beer garden. Good live music and good atmosphere on weekends and public holidays
Northern Star Hotel
112 Beaumont StIrish pub. Fantastic food. Live music regularly. Great priced beers and wines.
Sightseeing
Fantastic views and a great walk. You can make half a day of it. Start at Merewether Surf Club and walk along the coast. Can easily walk to Honeysuckle from the Surf Club. I would allow 4 hours. This will give you time to stop and take in the view along the way.
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Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrFantastic views and a great walk. You can make half a day of it. Start at Merewether Surf Club and walk along the coast. Can easily walk to Honeysuckle from the Surf Club. I would allow 4 hours. This will give you time to stop and take in the view along the way.
Large pool of water that connects to the ocean. Well worth the visit. Take your camera and swimmers
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeLarge pool of water that connects to the ocean. Well worth the visit. Take your camera and swimmers
Fort Scratchley was a former coastal defence installation and is now a museum. It was built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack
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Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdFort Scratchley was a former coastal defence installation and is now a museum. It was built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack
If you are staying with us for a while and want to do a day trip Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay in Port Stephens are so beautiful.
So many things to do here both water sports and land activities.
I have a breakdown of what is available in your room.
Well worth the drive or bus trip.
Make sure you do Mount Tomaree in Shoal Bay. 1/2 of steep mountain incline but well worth it for the view. Go on work up a sweat!!
Shoal Bay Road
Shoal Bay RoadIf you are staying with us for a while and want to do a day trip Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay in Port Stephens are so beautiful.
So many things to do here both water sports and land activities.
I have a breakdown of what is available in your room.
Well worth the drive or bus trip.
Make sure you do Mount Tomaree in Shoal Bay. 1/2 of steep mountain incline but well worth it for the view. Go on work up a sweat!!
Parks & Nature
King Edward Park
Reserve RoadNice spot to chill out by the beach
Lots of different areas and ways to access. Walking, hiking or bike riding. Some of the walks lead down to the beach. Worth doing.
Glenrock Close
Glenrock CloseLots of different areas and ways to access. Walking, hiking or bike riding. Some of the walks lead down to the beach. Worth doing.
Large park. Playground, walking tracks, fields. Fantastic spot. Do the walk to Islington Park which will take you to Carrington . Continue along this track and it will lead to honeysuckle. Lots of cafes/pubs on the way if you need to refuel
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Islington Park
151 Maitland RdLarge park. Playground, walking tracks, fields. Fantastic spot. Do the walk to Islington Park which will take you to Carrington . Continue along this track and it will lead to honeysuckle. Lots of cafes/pubs on the way if you need to refuel
Very long walk. There are multiple places you can hop on and off the track. Great if you have a bike.
See google for more information.
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Fernleigh Track
Bailey StreetVery long walk. There are multiple places you can hop on and off the track. Great if you have a bike.
See google for more information.
If you are after another day (actually this would be more of a weekend or overnight trip) head to the Blue Mountains.
It is such a beautiful place to visit. Large canyons, walking trails, lookout points, waterfalls all surrounded by small villages. If your after shopping then do your research. Because it is a touristy destination shops can be expensive. Be a lot to see in a day so i would recommend spending more time here. It does get cold in our winter, autumn so make sure you rug up.
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Blue Mountains
If you are after another day (actually this would be more of a weekend or overnight trip) head to the Blue Mountains.
It is such a beautiful place to visit. Large canyons, walking trails, lookout points, waterfalls all surrounded by small villages. If your after shopping then do your research. Because it is a touristy destination shops can be expensive. Be a lot to see in a day so i would recommend spending more time here. It does get cold in our winter, autumn so make sure you rug up.
Arts & Culture
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StWorth going to.
Large interactive museum in the hub of Newcastle.
While there check out the restaurants and beautiful scenery at Honeysuckle
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Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop WayWorth going to.
Large interactive museum in the hub of Newcastle.
While there check out the restaurants and beautiful scenery at Honeysuckle
Shopping
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StA lot of variety here
Darby Street
Darby StreetLong strip of cafes and shops. Mostly locally designed goods.
A street of eclectic shopping.
There are quite a few op shops along this stretch if you are after a bargain.
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Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetA street of eclectic shopping.
There are quite a few op shops along this stretch if you are after a bargain.
Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveLarge shopping mall with a rooftop cafe/restaurant area
Long stretch of shopping, cafes and restaurants. Unique shops and quite a few op shops. If your after something different head here. Free buses normally available
Breakaway Surf Newcastle
116 Hunter StLong stretch of shopping, cafes and restaurants. Unique shops and quite a few op shops. If your after something different head here. Free buses normally available
Getting Around
Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A
Hamilton Bus Depot
89 Denison StMany buses available in the area. See NSW transport for timetables etc