Yay Newcastle! A list that includes cities like New York and Delhi, Newcastle ranked ninth on the list of 2011's hottest cities.
Lonely Planet has this to say about the city I'm studying in:
Newcastle flies under the radar of Aussies and international travellers in part because it’s overshadowed by its bigger, bolder and better-known sibling, Sydney, 150km south. But, at around one-tenth the size, Australia’s second-oldest city has Sydney-like assets: surf beaches, a sun-drenched subtropical climate, and diverse dining, nightlife and arts. Not only is Newcastle ideally located just two hours by road or rail or 30 minutes by plane from Sydney, it’s less than an hour’s drive west to the Hunter Valley wineries, south to sailboat-filled Lake Macquarie, north to whale-watching and sharkfeeding at Port Stephens and to sandboarding at Stockton Beach.
Also here's some more tibits of information:
Newcastle was settled in 1801 as a colony for the worst-behaved convicts. The city is so laid-back that it’s one of the few places in the developed world where you can grocery shop barefoot and no one blinks an eye (which I've personally witnessed!).
Here's some places I've already been to in Newcastle:
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| The Obelisk A prominent feature on Newcastle's skyline that was once used as a guiding landmark for ships approaching the port of Newcastle. |
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| Nobbys Beach and LighthouseI've been here during the day and night-beautiful sights both times. |
Places I'm planning on visiting:
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Bogey Hole A convict-made ocean swimming pool built around 1820. |
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Christchurch Cathedral Beautiful grounds and views surround the city's 'Castle'. |
Plus many more!
Cheers for now,
Kim
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