Originally, an area which was underwater at high tide, the area was slowly built up by ships dumping ballast and other reclamation work, which eventually saw an island grow out of the mud. Located 4.4km northwest of Newcastle’s central business district, the suburb is named after Lord Carrington, governor of New South Wales in 1887…Read More→

Situated several clicks East of Newcastle’s CBD; Adamstown has slowly grown into one of the more sought after suburbs in Newcastle’s inner-district. The suburb’s origins remain similar to many others in the city, beginning as a large space for Mining housing. While being only a 10 minute drive to Merewether Beach – one of Australia’s…Read More→

Boasting a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere providing an array of restaurants, retail, fashion and commercial outlets along with day-to-day services such as pharmacies, banks, florists, and hairdressers, Hamilton is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Newcastle’s central business district. Centred around Beaumont St, the main commercial precinct, Hamilton is bounded by the railway line in the…Read More→

Bar Beach is a small, inner city suburb of Newcastle located 1.6 km (1.0 mi) southwest of Newcastle’s central business district. The suburb is named for the beach that extends along its eastern border. The beach is home to the Cooks Hill Surf Life Saving Club.  Bar Beach is bounded by Darby and Brooks Streets…Read More→