Guidebook for Charlestown
Food Scene
Central Leagues Club
8 Bula StGood club for a family.
Cheap chicken Schnitzel with salad bar.
Lilly Thai Takeaway
73 King StBest takeaway Thai food in the area.
Bay of India
65 King StBest takeaway Indian food in the area
Good cheap food in a nice environment.
Monday to Thursday - Super special dinner meals.
Check website for details.
The Mark Hotel
Good cheap food in a nice environment.
Monday to Thursday - Super special dinner meals.
Check website for details.
Newcastle's best coffee.
Tasty food in a relaxing space.
45 Bolton St, Newcastle.
Bolton Street Pantry
45 Bolton StNewcastle's best coffee.
Tasty food in a relaxing space.
45 Bolton St, Newcastle.
Shopping
The biggest and best shopping centre in the Newcastle area.
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Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StThe biggest and best shopping centre in the Newcastle area.
Sightseeing
Built to commemorate the ANZACS. History plaques along the walk with great views along the coastline. Park at Strzelecki Lookout
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Anzac Memorial Bridge
24 Memorial DrBuilt to commemorate the ANZACS. History plaques along the walk with great views along the coastline. Park at Strzelecki Lookout
The Bogey Hole was a private ocean pool built for the Commandant of Newcastle in 1820. It is cut out of the rock and it is only accessible by walking to it from King Edward Park. Now open to the public. Free.
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Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeThe Bogey Hole was a private ocean pool built for the Commandant of Newcastle in 1820. It is cut out of the rock and it is only accessible by walking to it from King Edward Park. Now open to the public. Free.
Parks & Nature
Long flat walking path around the lake, several km long.
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Warners Bay Foreshore
The EsplanadeLong flat walking path around the lake, several km long.
Good views from the top hill car park if you want to stay in your car. Or park in the bottom carpark to relax at a quieter beach, with less people than the inner Newcastle beaches.
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Redhead Beach
Good views from the top hill car park if you want to stay in your car. Or park in the bottom carpark to relax at a quieter beach, with less people than the inner Newcastle beaches.
A large ocean baths. Free.
Merewether beach is also next to the baths which has the nicest feel of all the Newcastle beaches.
There is a number of coffee shops and restaurants along this strip of beachfront.
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Merewether Ocean Bath
3a Ocean StA large ocean baths. Free.
Merewether beach is also next to the baths which has the nicest feel of all the Newcastle beaches.
There is a number of coffee shops and restaurants along this strip of beachfront.
Nature reserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelter and BBQ grill.
Free entry.
Open 7am - 5pm daily.
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveNature reserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelter and BBQ grill.
Free entry.
Open 7am - 5pm daily.
If you prefer a swimming spot on the lake, then Belmont Baths will be just right. A free swimming spot with amenities. The baths is a jetty with an attached swimming enclosure measuring 70m out by 45m wide. Across the road is the cafe 'Common Circus' which has good coffee. Located at 36 Brooks Parade, Belmont.
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Belmont Baths
If you prefer a swimming spot on the lake, then Belmont Baths will be just right. A free swimming spot with amenities. The baths is a jetty with an attached swimming enclosure measuring 70m out by 45m wide. Across the road is the cafe 'Common Circus' which has good coffee. Located at 36 Brooks Parade, Belmont.
Everything Else
The biggest hospital in NSW outside of Sydney.
Emergency Department open 24/7
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John Hunter Hospital
Lookout RoadThe biggest hospital in NSW outside of Sydney.
Emergency Department open 24/7
Centre with multiple Doctors.
Bulk billed.
Open:
Mon-Fri 7am - 8pm.
Sat - Sun 8am - 8pm
Charlestown Medical & Dental Centre
316 Charlestown RdCentre with multiple Doctors.
Bulk billed.
Open:
Mon-Fri 7am - 8pm.
Sat - Sun 8am - 8pm
Entertainment & Activities
All 6 cinemas have leather reclining seats.
Definitely the best movie theater to go to.
Entrance is via Tallara St.
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HOYTS Charlestown
244 Pacific HwyAll 6 cinemas have leather reclining seats.
Definitely the best movie theater to go to.
Entrance is via Tallara St.
Xtreme Karts Warners Bay
308 Hillsborough RdIndoor Go Karting. Quite a buzz.
Charlestown Swim Centre
52 Dickinson StOutdoor swimming pools. Fenced toddler splash pad, heated 25m and 50m pools.
Indoor swim centre. Public pool set at 27 degrees. Hydrotherapy pool set at 34 degrees. Check their website for opening hours (each day is different)
Coughlan's Swim Centre
318 Hillsborough RdIndoor swim centre. Public pool set at 27 degrees. Hydrotherapy pool set at 34 degrees. Check their website for opening hours (each day is different)
Drinks & Nightlife
A relaxed bar on the harbour.
Scratchley restaurant is next door which is a nice classy restaurant but not to expensive.
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Battlesticks
200 Wharf RdA relaxed bar on the harbour.
Scratchley restaurant is next door which is a nice classy restaurant but not to expensive.