Tours in Newcastle, Australia

A small charming town Newcastle is on the east coast of Australia, which is washed by the Tasman Sea. In New South Wales, this city is the second largest after Sydney, the distance to which from Newcastle is 162 km. Tourists who choose to rest in Australia during the New Year holidays, often stop in a quiet Newcastle, whose population is only 500 thousand people. If you want to visit Sydney and other cities in Australia is not difficult.

Founded Newcastle near the River Hunter in 1804 as a colony, initially it served as a prison for criminals. Until now, there have been preserved sinister casemates, which are now visited with pleasure by tourists. The rapid development of the city was served by the development of coal deposits, the export leader of which is precisely Australia. Daily from the port of Newcastle to the raid dozens of huge ships, loaded with coal.

Observation of the harbor is one of the favorite tourist attractions. The famous lighthouse of Nobby and the embankments adjacent to it, with their numerous restaurants and bars, are a popular area for walking. The subtropical climate and hot sun make Newcastle a great place for a beach holiday, several excellent beaches are close to the city center. Warm summer and a fairly mild winter attract tourists here all year round, and the waves of the sea attract surfers, who annually organize competitions in professional surfing in Newcastle. Vodafone Surfest collects a lot of Australians and even more tourists.

In addition to many large and small parks for walks, there are art galleries, theaters and concert venues in the city. Holiday in New Zealand in the spring, of course, is beautiful, but lovers of museum exhibits will like Newcastle more. The history of the city can be traced in the expositions of Fort Scratchley, located above the harbor, and the Sea Center.

In addition to the usual recreational facilities - shopping centers, restaurants and nightlife - in Newcastle, tourists can fly in a balloon over the sea or visit the bush, sail the yachts to frolicking flocks of dolphins and huge whales, and then can slowly tasted popular local drinks in Brewery and winery. The history of aviation, which can be found in the World Fighter Center, is supplemented by a fascinating observation of the take-offs of American fighters from a nearby base.

The location of Newcastle gives tourists the opportunity to travel not only to the noisy Sydney with its famous sights, but also to the rain forest of virgin forests under the protection of Unesco. Unique plants, mammals and birds are preserved here, and nature is struck by the beauty of rivers, waterfalls, prehistoric volcanoes and gorges.

A bright landmark of Newcastle is the Honeysuckle complex - former shipyards, where a lot of cozy restaurants and cafes are located. On the beach of Newcastle, there is a unique small pool called the Gods Hole, which was cut down in the rock in the 19th century for the mayor of the city. It is necessary to swim when visiting the city.

In Newcastle, historic colonial buildings have survived in traditional Victorian style, such as the customs building, Christ Church Cathedral, railway station, post office, courthouse and Fort Scratchley. Tours in Costa Rica, the prices for which are very high, of course, are popular with travelers, but it is the rest in Newcastle that can present an abundance of vivid and diverse impressions. A sightseeing tour of the city can be done on the famous Newcastle Tram.