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An essential Newcastle Experience.
There is no better way to discover the unique attractions of Australia's second oldest city. See the beauty of Newcastle as well as the blend of hostory and lifestyle that make up this great city.
Enjoy a 45 minute journey through Newcastle's major tourist attractions including sites of our convict past, fort, gaol, Australia's oldest school and pass many places of interest. Departs Newcastle Railway Station. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: (02) 4963 7954
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If you're coming from Sydney on public transport, do catch the train. It is a scenic trip at times, especially when you are around the Hawkesbury - Gosford area. The wonderful scenes as you descend the sandstone ramparts before crossing the Hawkesbury and then follow the shoreline for many kilometres before coming to Brisbane Waters makes the trip a delight. You can also catch a float plane from Rose Bay which follows the coast and is also very scenic.
There is a reasonable bus network throughout the city and trains to some areas. It's a great town for cyclists also. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Driving to Newcastle from Sydney is about a 2 hour drive north, the drive has its scenic moments, partially mountainous,dont expect good radio reception, this is the flatter scenery to Newcastle. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Car, Bus or Train...
If you are coming from Sydney, any of these will get you there.
You can also fly into Newcastle.
Would need a car if you are going to do some serious siteseeing. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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There are a number of ways to get to Newcastle. Probably the easiest is to drive. Take the Newcastle exit from the freeway from Sydney. Coming from the north, if you are coming along the Pacific Highway, you bipass Raymond Terrace and then head for Hexham. At Hexham, follow the signs to Newcastle. If you are coming along the New England Highway, follow the signs to Sydney and get onto the freeway. Once on the freeway, take the Newcastle exit.
You can also get to Newcastle by train. Get off either at Newcastle station (right in the heart of downtown) or Broadmeadow (bigger, Countrylink station).
If you have a car, drive. Otherwise, the city buses are pretty good. If you only intend to be in the downtown area, it is small enough to do on foot. Shopping and beaches and restaurants are within a close proximity. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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by car. Small town. Easy to navigate. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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By car , train, bus or plane.
By car it's around two hours from Sydney. Plane about half an hour. Bus around three hours, train 2hours 40mins to three hours (depending on whether you get an express train.
Probably by car. The public transport system isn't great. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Newcastle has a tram. Well, it's not really a tram. They haven't run here for decades, more's the pity.
It does look like a tram though. As in a San Francisco body over a bus. Now you're getting the idea. What it actually does is do guided tours and the man is very good. If you want a history lesson and facts on what's happening, this would be my recommendation. Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: 02 4963 7954
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Train service is available to Newcastle. Is about 3 hours ride from Sydney. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Renting a Car to tour around Newcastle is the best way to travel around. As you can drive to Port Stephen and Hunter Valley easily. The rental rate is reasonable. Is about AUS$80++ for a reasonable big car. We got ours a big car around 4Litres at about $84 per day. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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