Why go
- City in New South Wales, Australia.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Singleton Airport (SIX).
History
Newcastle, also known as Greater Newcastle, is a large metropolitan area and the second-most-populous such area of New South Wales, Australia. It includes the cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and it is the hub of the Lower Hunter region, which includes most parts of the cities of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and Port Stephens Council. Newcastle is also known by its colloquial nickname, Newy. A Newcastle resident can also be known as a Novocastrian.
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Coolangatta, Melbourne
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Ballina Byron Bay, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700) · 2 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne*
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-300, DH8) · 1 route: Brisbane*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Singleton Airport (SIX); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NTL has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballina Byron Bay, Coolangatta, Sydney). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Muloobinba / Queens Wharf, 2.3 km); routes include Newcastle - Stockton Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Newcastle, NSW. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.