Visitor Information

HARBOUR

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 about 100 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 world’s 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.

N.C.Y.C

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club is a modern floating Marina capable of safely securing 180 vessels between 20m and 18m in length.

Features include:

• licensed club;
• power & water to all berths
• fuel and sewage pump out facilities;
• laundry
• Casual berths available >>> Click here for fees

TRANSPORT

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.

Flights

Newcastle Buses and Ferries

Trains

Local Helicopter Service

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Maritime authorities keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 16.

NSW Maritime Newcastle – 02 4962 8500

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

LOCAL INFORMATION

Hunter Street Medical Centre 02 49 621900

Ambulance 000

John Hunter Hospital 49 213000

Newcastle Mater Misericordiae Hospital 49211211

Dentist Peter Clarke & Phillip Kendall 02 4969 6211

Taxi 13 3300

SHOPPING

West End Shopping Centre – King St (0.5 km from Marina)

DINING

NCYC Licensed Club

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

Jonah’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.

ACCOMMODATION

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