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Newcastle Beach twilight
Newcastle Beach twilight

Historic Castles. Geordie Culture.

The charming, laid-back beachside city of Newcastle offers a beautiful coastline and diverse natural landscapes ranging from lush rainforests to preserved wetlands to coastal sand dunes. The most spectacular views of the beaches and harbor are found at Fort Scratchley Historic Site, where you can also learn about the city’s naval and mining history in the system of underground tunnels. In addition to its celebrated beaches, the city’s ocean baths are among the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a dip and then trade your bathing suit for high fashion in the Junction or go more low key with a bohemian look from the local shops on Darby Street. Before you head back to the ship, grab some fish and chips with a friendly local.

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Aerial shot of sun rising over the Newcastle Ocean Baths, NSW, Australia Aerial shot of sun rising over the Newcastle Ocean Baths.
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Wild seas at Newcastle beach, NSW, Australia Wild seas at Newcastle beach, Australia.
Path running down to the beach at Newcastle Bogie Hole. Path running down to the beach at Newcastle Bogie Hole.
Nobbys lighthouse in Newcastle of Australia at sunrise sinking in warm pink rays of rising sun Nobbys lighthouse in Newcastle of Australia at sunrise.

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An aerial view of Newcastle beach and the ocean baths in New South Wales, Australia

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