Backpackers By The Beach Newcastle Australia

What's new in Newie?

The whales are here!

We will be showing all World Cup games including the Opening Ceremony (Friday June 11, 10pm).

Plenty. The city is rapidly changing and improving. It's a case of out with the old and in with the new. Buildings that is. There are over 30 new buildings either started, under development or recently finished, and the city is looking great.

The Foreshore has plenty to offer, so it's a great place to start. Try the Brewery, for great beer, food & entertainment or the Brewery Restaurant for one of Newcastle's best meals. Just along the wharf, we have Blue Water Pizza, gourmet wood-fired pizza, next to it the Starfish Cafe, and another short walk is the famous Scratchleys Restaurant. Further along are some great new restaurants, the Becton Apartments and the Crown Plaza Hotel. If you keep walking (15-20 min), you end up at the Marina, where you can buy some great seafood at the local co-op.

What about Darby Street for a feed and some culture. It's the place to hang and watch the crowd go by. So many restaurants to choose from - try Longbench, Goldbergs, The Bistro, The Mortar & Pestle, or if it's pub food you are hanging out for, The Delany Hotel is the go.

Darby Street also boasts the latest fashion boutiques and a couple of legendary surf shops. Check out Pacific Dreams. Second hand boards are available at both. M.R.(Mark Richards) is located down the west end of Hunter Street, so it might be worth checking out as well.

What's coming up in Newcastle?

Make sure you book early for Surfest in April, which includes the Mark Richards Pro . For sure the best couple of weeks in the year.We also look forward to the King Street and Darby Street Fairs. The multicultural event, FIESTA is about to kick off in the City Centre, all within walking distance.

Live acts at most of the City Pubs, means you will never be short of somewhere to go, and the cafe scene is raging.

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Festivals & Events

Festivals & Events There is always something going on in Newy & surrounding areas, such as: Australia Day Celabrations in January - Autumn Racing Carnival (horses), Regional Show, Beaumont Street Wine, Food & Music Festival in March - Surfest including the Mark Richards Pro in March/April - Off Shore Power Boat Race in May - The Darby Street Coffee Festival in June - Festival of Sport & The Shoot Out Film Festival in July - Jazz Festival in August - This Is Not Art Festival, Spring Racing Carnival (horses), Newcastle Cathedral Flower & Music Festival in September - Mattara Festival, Darby Street Fair, Rainbow Visions Festival, Newcastle Music Week, Mattara Hill Climb (cars) in October - Rickshaw’s on the Foreshore (car show), King Street Fair in November - Carols By Candlelight in December.