Guidebook for Shortland
Food Scene
Beaumont Street
Beaumont StreetEat street with a wide variety of food to suit all budgets, is close by in Hamilton.
Great food at The Shorty to suit most foodies and budgets.
Indoor and outdoor playgrounds to keep the kids busy.
Bottlemart - Shortland Hotel
269 Sandgate RdGreat food at The Shorty to suit most foodies and budgets.
Indoor and outdoor playgrounds to keep the kids busy.
Parks & Nature
Just a few minutes away you can enjoy a walk around this beautiful nature reserve. Kids can drop in a dip net into the wetlands and canoes are available to hire.
Enjoy a coffee and a meal at the cafe and take in the views.
Hunter Wetlands National Park
Just a few minutes away you can enjoy a walk around this beautiful nature reserve. Kids can drop in a dip net into the wetlands and canoes are available to hire.
Enjoy a coffee and a meal at the cafe and take in the views.
Beautiful large park overlooking the ocean with lovely manicured flower gardens and a rotunda.
Lots of shade to have a picnic on the grass and a playground for the kids.
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King Edward Park
Reserve RoadBeautiful large park overlooking the ocean with lovely manicured flower gardens and a rotunda.
Lots of shade to have a picnic on the grass and a playground for the kids.
A great spot to enjoy a good book, a picnic and the cycleways. Children's playground as well.
Jesmond Park
Robinson AvenueA great spot to enjoy a good book, a picnic and the cycleways. Children's playground as well.
Enjoy the bushland and ocean views. Cycle tracks and walking paths.
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Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackEnjoy the bushland and ocean views. Cycle tracks and walking paths.
Arts & Culture
For changing exhibitions and displays and getting a feel for the history of early Newcastle.
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Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop WayFor changing exhibitions and displays and getting a feel for the history of early Newcastle.
The Civic Theatre features all types of entertainment - ballet, music, musical theatre and comedy.
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Newcastle Civic Park
King StreetThe Civic Theatre features all types of entertainment - ballet, music, musical theatre and comedy.
Newcastle Art Galley is home to an impressive collection of Australian and overseas art with visiting exhibitions.
Programmes during the school holidays always have something on for the kids.
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Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman StNewcastle Art Galley is home to an impressive collection of Australian and overseas art with visiting exhibitions.
Programmes during the school holidays always have something on for the kids.
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdLearn about the history of the Port of Newcastle.
Shopping
Jesmond Central
28 Blue Gum RdFor all you shopping needs close by.
Event Cinemas, rooftop dining and shopping all in the one location.
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Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveEvent Cinemas, rooftop dining and shopping all in the one location.
Reading Cinemas, restaurants, food court and shopping for just about everything.
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Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StReading Cinemas, restaurants, food court and shopping for just about everything.
Getting Around
Newcastle Interchange, Stewart Ave
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Petite
5 King StA cosy bar for a late night tipple.
Everything Else
Darby Street
Darby StreetA great street to meet, eat and shop!