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  Newcastle, New South Wales at Australia Adventures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The largest non-capital city in Australia, Newcastle is 173 km north of Sydney and it has a population of 500,000.
On a hill just south of the city is an obelisk, which was erected in 1847 when sailors complained that the demolition of an old landmark windmill interrupted the correct plotting of their bearings.
Newcastle is close to one of the greatest 4wd beaches found in Australia, Stockton -a long, rather treacherous sand trap even for the experienced driver.
www.australiaadventures.com /newcastle.htm   (714 words)

  
 Newcastle travel guide - Wikitravel
Newcastle [2] is at the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 150 km north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia.
Newcastle is located at the mouth of the Hunter River approximately 150km North of Sydney and lies in a region known as the Hunter Valley.
Newcastle is a 1:30hr drive north of Sydney on the F3 freeway which starts at Wahroonga (close to Hornsby) on the North Shore.
wikitravel.org /en/Newcastle_(New_South_Wales)   (2275 words)

  
 Newcastle (New South Wales) - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Newcastle is about 150 km north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley region of Australia.
Newcastle is a two hour drive north of Sydney on the F3 freeway which starts at Hornsby on the North Shore.
The University of Newcastle (http://www.newcastle.edu.au/) is one of the major regional universities in New South Wales.
travelers-guide.mexico-travelers.com /newcastle_(new_south_wales).html   (1136 words)

  
 Newcastle Australia
Newcastle is located at 32.56 South 151.46 East on the eastern seaboard of Australia at the mouth of the Hunter River.
Newcastle today is a modern thriving centre and is Australia's sixth most populated city.
Newcastle is a river port with a main channel depth of 15.2 metres.
www2.hunterlink.net.au /~ddrge/city/ncle.html   (306 words)

  
 Newcastle, New South Wales: 1865   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In point of commerce, the city of Newcastle is the second city of New South Wales, ranking next in importance to Sydney.
Twenty years ago Newcastle was an insignificant village, with but a single coal mine - that of A. Company, who, enjoying a monopoly were content with raising 25,000 tons during the year.
At that time the harbour was, comparatively, an open road-stead, without even a single wharf to accommodate shipping; the town consisted of a few huts, and the military barracks; the inhabitants were all dependent upon one mining company, who thus ruled the destinies of the town.
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 Newcastle - New South Wales - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
With a population of over 250 000 Newcastle is the second-largest city in New South Wales and the sixth-largest in Australia.
The north-eastern tip of Newcastle is obscured though it is possible to follow the south-westerly course of Throsby Creek and to discern the belching smokestacks of the Mayfield steelworks.
The large inland body of water to the south is Lake Macquarie with Cockle Creek wending westwards and, at dusk, the bright lights of Cardiff are plainly visible at the northern end of the lake.
www.smh.com.au /news/New-South-Wales/Newcastle/2005/02/17/1108500198331.html   (9129 words)

  
 Newcastle, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newcastle is the sixth largest city in Australia and the second largest in the state of New South Wales and is also the second oldest city in Australia.
Newcastle nicknamed hell by the the most brutal convicts as it was a place where the most dangerous convicts were sent to dig in the coal mines as harsh punsihment for their crimes!
Newcastle has an active youth music culture and actually was the most active music scene per capita in the whole world at one point.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newcastle,_New_South_Wales   (3479 words)

  
 NEWCASTLE - NEW SOUTH WALES
Newcastle is an industrial city about 2 hours drive north of Sydney.
Newcastle is built on a peninsula with the sea to one side of it and the Hunter River to the other.
Further south along the coast is Merewether Beach which is good for swimming and probably the most popular surfing beach in Newcastle, Bar Beach.
www.australianexplorer.com /newcastle.htm   (600 words)

  
 Newcastle Area, New South Wales - About Australia
The capital of the Hunter Valley, Newcastle is a modern beachside city boasting a spectacular coastline, rich heritage and a sunny climate.
Newcastle is built around a large working harbour, at the entrance to which stands Nobby’s Breakwater and Lighthouse –the city’s most prominent landmark.
Founded in 1804 as a penal colony, Newcastle is a city proud of its history and determined to preserve the integrity of its heritage buildings.
www.about-australia.com /new-south-wales/hunter/destinations/newcastle-area   (646 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Newcastle, two hours by car north of Sydney, is one of Australia's hidden beauty spots.
Newcastle is one of a few remaining places in Australia which still sports corner pubs on a lot of its street corners.
Newcastle is one of the best places to see a truly Australian local crowd cheering on their own side.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/actionnetwork/A276031   (748 words)

  
 Webshots Community - Guestbook for Newcastle, New South Wales.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Newcastle is pretty scenic isn't it, and you seem to have seen it all, including the Stockton side, judging by the 'industry' and across the harbour photos.
Enjoyed your views of Newcastle, the early morning light gives it a wonderful golden glow, especially in #1 which is a great detailed shot of Nobbys.
I lived in the Newcastle area at Swansea a few years ago, then came down to the south coast to be near family.
daily.webshots.com /guestbook?albumID=446919653   (1129 words)

  
 Newcastle, Australia
432,600 with suburbs) is the second largest city in New South Wales, an important industrial center (steelworks established 1915) and one of Australia's busiest ports.
The area was settled at an early stage, with a penal colony established in 1804, and coal mining began soon afterwards.
The Historical Museum (Brown and Pitt Streets) illustrates the history of the town, Hunter Valley and the Newcastle region.
www.planetware.com /australia/newcastle-aus-nsw-newc.htm   (284 words)

  
 newcastle.yourguide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Residents in Newcastle's latest neigbourhood say there is more to a community than just living side by side.
New and used vehicles for sale, valuations, news and road tests.
News and information about your local clubs and community groups.
newcastle.yourguide.com.au /home.asp   (305 words)

  
 Newcastle, New South Wales - Travelmate
Newcastle is Australia's sixth largest city, and is located on the NSW coast 160 km north of Sydney.
The CBD is very walkable in size and grade, and sits on a tip of land bounded by the South Pacific Ocean to the east, and by Port Hunter to the north.
A little further along from Queens Wharf is the new development the Honeysuckle precinct - an ongoing project, with hotels, marketplace, public spaces and more, and for which there are exciting things to be added in coming years.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=984   (804 words)

  
 New South Wales — Infoplease.com
New South Wales is economically the most important state in Australia.
In 1901, New South Wales was federated as a state of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The New South Wales Infrastructure Development Corporation has selected John Holland, Australia, as the preferred bidder for the $A......
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 Hotels in New South Wales Newcastle | aleb.org
We invite you to discover the beauty and charm of Newcastle, where we are situated amongst some of the...more
Ibis Newcastle is Located Close To the Heart of the Central Business District and Features 97 Well Appointed Rooms - Restaurant - Bar - Sef Service Business...more
Opened January '97 as New York's newest luxury hotel, Trump International Hotel & Tower is the collective work of several of the most noted creative talents....more
www.unitas-usa.com /Australia/New-South-Wales/Newcastle/index.html   (308 words)

  
 Newcastle New South Wales Travel Guide Australia
Newcastle is New South Wales second largest city and the sixth largest in Australia.
These early days saw a penal settlement with convicts working as woodcutters, lime-burners and miners and it was not until 1831 the prisoners were moved to nearby Port Macquarie and the town developed as a mining centre producing coal and steel.
Although industrial in its beginnings, Newcastle today is a thriving city with everything to offer the visitor.
time2travel.com /au/nsw/n_castle   (271 words)

  
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smh.com.au /news/New-South-Wales/Newcastle/2005/.../1108500198331.html   (249 words)

  
 Newcastle Hotels. Newcastle Accommodation Hotel in Australia Discounts for Reservation
The Comfort Inn Hotel Lake Macquarie Newcastle is ideally located in the state of New South Wales in the Hunter Valley region.
Quest Apartments Newcastle is located in the heart of the City and Cultural Precincts and is just a short distance from the beautiful surf and swimming beaches, Newcastle Harbour, Entertainment Venues, the vibrant Honeysuckle Foreshore area and is still only a short drive from Sydney.
Best Western Hotel Travellers Motor Village Newcastle is situated close to the northern and southern approaches to Newcastle and is within 10 minutes drive from Newcastle`s main attractions.
www.holidaycity.com /newcastlehotels   (525 words)

  
 New England Highway travel guide - Wikitravel
The New England Highway is one of the main road links between Sydney and Brisbane.
The highway is an inland route connecting Newcastle (in New South Wales' Hunter Valley) and Warwick, Queensland.
The drive between Scone and the coast at Newcastle follows the course of the Hunter Valley, the famed New South Wales wine region.
wikitravel.org /en/New_England_Highway   (505 words)

  
 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Newcastle is located 162km North of Sydney, has a population of approximately 262,331 and is made up of a number of towns such as Hamilton, Merewether, Stockton and Mayfield.
Newcastle has beautiful beaches, a fascinating past and a busy harbour all within easy reach of Sydney, the Hunter Region and the Central Coast.
Newcastle boasts a vast array of places to stay, restaurants, cafes and holds events at various times of the year such as Jazz festivals, Fun Run's, Surfest, Botanic Gardens Spring Festival and Christmas Carols by Candlelight.
www.destination-australia.net /newcastl/index.html   (126 words)

  
 Newcastle, New South Wales | Open Travel Info
Newcastle is an industrial city and we are only about 1 and a half hours from Sydney.
I actually live on the out skirts of Newcastle away from the beaches and closer to the rural area.
The easiest way to see the city of Newcastle is on board the Newcastle Famour Tram which leaves the railway station on the hour daily.
www.opentravelinfo.com /node/483   (367 words)

  
 AusEmade: Accommodation Newcastle, New South Wales
Select your Newcastle accommodation in New South Wales from the following hotels...
Ideally situated between the excitement of the city of Newcastle and the beauty of Lake Macquarie - the biggest inland lake in Australia.
Newcastle beach and the Hunter Valley vineyards are within easy travelling distance.
www.ausemade.com.au /affiliate/hotelclub/nsw/newcastle/index.htm   (291 words)

  
 NEWCASTLE APARTMENTS, APARTMENTS, ACCOMMODATION, SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, NEW SOUTH WALES
If your accommodation requirements for Newcastle are for within the next 21 days you may like to take a look at our short notice confirmed booking area, with great discounts on available accommodation.
Newcastle Beach, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley Vineyards are within easy travelling distance.
Quest Newcastle offers superb serviced apartment style accommodation, featuring a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments that are sp...
www.australianexplorer.com /apartments/newcastle.htm   (307 words)

  
 A few new friends and a whole lotta stories - Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, Australasia, Australasia Travel ...
I made the decision to study abroad in Australia long before I knew the opportunity would one day be available to me. I was a freshman in college, bored with homework, aimlessly skimming the web.
Each trip we took with these new friends outdid the last, and I know I can speak for Amy when I say they definitely brought out the best in us.
However, leaving Australia we had enough of a history to know we'd be friends long enough to outlast even the memory of some of these precious moments.
www.bootsnall.com /articles/04-11/a-few-new-friends-and-a-whole-lotta-stories-newcastle-new-south-wales-australia.html   (1342 words)

  
 Newcastle Herald - newspaper in Newcastle, New South Wales Australia covering Newcastle local news at Mondo Times
Newcastle Herald is a newspaper in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia covering general news.
Rod Quinn is the editor of the Newcastle Herald.
Newcastle Herald contact information is available to Mondo Times Advanced and Professional Members.
www.mondotimes.com /1/world/au/180/4432/11074   (95 words)

  
 Newcastle Hotels: Cheap hotels in Newcastle, New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hotel Ibis Newcastle is in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance of the Regional Museum, Art Gallery and Civic Theatre.
Amongst the historical maritime buildings of the Honeysuckle Precinct, Crowne Plaza Newcastle lies directly on the Newcastle Harbour and is approximately...
The beachfront Crowne Plaza Terrigal is set within the coastal village of Terrigal, approximately an hour's drive from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 63...
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Australasia/Australia/New-South-Wales/Newcastle/Newcastle--Hotel.html   (195 words)

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