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Overview

Introduction

Overview

Introduction

The city of Newcastle ("Newie" to the locals), just a two-hour drive north of Sydney and a 40-minute drive from the Hunter Valley wine region, is growing in popularity as a less expensive place to live than Sydney. It is the second-largest city in New South Wales with a population of about 322,000 residents.

Newcastle started as a port city and it still is, with coal being the most important export. The former dockside areas have been rejuvenated for inner city living. These areas are close to beaches such as Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar and Merewether, and have received an injection of life with new bars, restaurants and boutiques. These are some of the best beaches in New South Wales.

There are mountainous regions and national parks within a few hours' drive of the city with Barrington Tops National Park recording snowfalls on a few days each winter. Unusual Antarctic beech forest survives on Barrington and Gloucester Tops.

Overview

Introduction

The principal city of the industrial northeast, 285 mi/460 km north of London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne has enjoyed something of a cultural revival. A dramatic succession of ancient and modern bridges spans the Tyne River and overlooks the quayside nightlife quarter. Take a cruise down the Tyne or stroll down elegant Grey Street for a hint of Newcastle's prosperous past.

For a more up-to-date perspective, visit the Baltic Gallery on the Quays. Located in a former riverside flour mill, the gallery shows modern art and is billed as "The Tate of the North." The city is also a great place to buy art. Many artists have studios there, and often you can stop in and watch them work.

Those traveling with children will enjoy Seven Stories, a large museum dedicated to the art of children's books, and the Life Science Centre for some interactive fun and learning. The Sage Center is a spectacular performing-arts center.

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