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Port Hunter itself demonstrates an amazingly harmonious amalgamation of industrial, commercial and recreational facets. This Port is one of Australia's largest and most active Ports. Not only are there huge carrier ships moving in excess of 76 million tonnes of cargo per annum, but there is a large commercial fishing fleet that operates out of the harbour, as well as a large number of pleasure vessels ranging from jet skis to multi-million dollar ocean cruisers. All of these craft movements are under the direction and control of the NSW Maritime and Newcastle Port Corporation.
We have the worlds largest and most modern coal loading facility that will soon be expanding further to handle more then the 3000 ships that choose to load here in Newcastle each year. Over 90% of these ships transport coal.
The harbour also houses a large floating dock where ships can be repaired. There are many other commercial businesses that operate out of the harbour. This includes Australian Defence Industries and a large fisherman's Co-operative which can handle almost all of the fish supplies for the hunter and surrounding area.
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club is a modern floating Marina capable of safely securing 150 vessels between 20m and 18m in length.
Features include:
power and water;
fuel and sewage pump out facilities;
wireless internet and phone land lines to some berths.
Future Developments include a further 200 berths and will see the building of a three story club house overlooking the water and the fingers of our wharfs.
There is a local bus stop at the front of the commercial centre that is serviced by the Newcastle Bus Service. These buses go to all of the shopping centres and other tourist centres. Transport is also available to Sydney and North Coast by bus, train or plane. Williamtown airport is a short taxi or bus ride away and services fly out every day.
Maritime authorities keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 16.
NSW Maritime Newcastle - 02 4962 8500 Boating Officer 0418 496 613
NSW Water Police Newcastle -02 4902 8233
Newcastle Port Corporation Vehicle Traffic Control (For large shipping movements) VHF Ch 09
Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol Newcastle
Medical Centre 02 4962 1900
Ambulance 000 or 131 342
Dentist Peter Clarke 02 4961 4041
Taxi 02 4979 3006
West End Shopping Centre – King St (0.5 km from Marina)
rocksalt Restaurant - Located in the N.C.Y.C. Commercial Centre
Albion Hotel - Across the road from the N.C.Y.C. Commercial Centre
Beach Hotel - Merewether Beach- Overlooks the ocean – Approx 5 minutes by cab
Jona's on the Beach - Located at Quality Hotel Noah's on the Beach - Approx 5 minutes by cab
Beaumont Street – HAMILTON
A huge array of restaurants – Wide variety of Ethnic Venues. Two very good pubs.
Darby Street - COOKS HILL
About 12 to 14 assorted Ethnic Restaurants – Quality eat in and take-away.
Two very good pubs here too.
QUEENS WHARF
Two very good restaurants and The Brewery, a very popular pub.
The new Board Walk on the Harbour
A number of upmarket restaurants.
Hotel Ibis - Hunter St (500m from the Marina) - 02 4925 2266
Capri Plaza - Cnr King and Steel St - 02 4946 3777
Noahs on the Beach - Newcastle Beach - 02 4929 5181
Holiday Inn - Shortland Esplanade - 02 4929 5576
Crown Plaza Hotel - Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd - 02 4907 5000
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