Newcastle

★★‏★★
Airport reviews

Regional airport’s new international terminal is a game-changer

For me, and 1.4 million other residents north of Sydney, this new $110 million international terminal means no more two-hour trips south for overseas flights.

Sheriden Rhodes

Balloon flights depart at sunrise when the wind is calmest.

New South Wales

My trip to the Hunter cured my greatest fear

This short-trip itinerary showcased the best of the Hunter Valley and Newcastle’s wine and dining, with some thrill-seeking on the side.

Jessica McSweeney

Artist’s impression … voco Gosford will include the highest bar on the Central Coast.

New South Wales

The $375 million precinct putting NSW coastal city on the map

Gosford is cementing itself as a destination with a new hotel set to open at the start of summer within the game-changing new Archibald waterfront development.

Julietta Jameson

Weekend getaways

Can only get two days away? Here are the best spots for a short break

Two days can seem like a lot more if you escape to a wellness retreat, or combine good food and wine with time in nature.

Rollicking renewal… Mister Brooks on Brown.

★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Converted Gothic mansion stay a symbol of vibrantly renewed Newcastle

An imaginatively restored Newcastle mansion is adding a burst of colour to a once steely-grey city.

Anthony Dennis

Cruises

Port guide: Newcastle, Australia

This once-declining NSW industrial town has undergone a transformation, with a newfound buzz, a great food scene and interesting attractions.

Brian Johnston

★★★★
Hotel reviews

There’s no room for error with rooms this compact

Little National’s third Australian hotel shows the brand has fine-tuned making the most of a compact space.

Riley Wilson

Bistro Molines, a Hunter Valley classic.

Hunter Valley

Six of the best tried, true and new Hunter Region eateries

The Hunter’s burgeoning culinary scene – with its mix of newcomers and old favourites – is celebrated every April with a month-long food festival.

Sheriden Rhodes

New South Wales

Beaches and bar crawls: Nine must-do highlights of Newcastle

While Newcastle’s beautiful beaches beckon, you’ll also find fusion ramen, a burgeoning food and wine scene, historical architecture and a bar hop by light rail.