Tours in Newcastle, Australia
A small charming town of Newcastleis located on the east coast of Australia, which is washed by the Tasman Sea. In New South Wales, this city is the second largest after Sydney, the distance to which from Newcastle is 162 km. Tourists who choose , often stop in a quiet Newcastle, whose population is only 500 thousand people. If you want to visit Sydney and other cities in Australia is not difficult.
Founded Newcastle near the River Hunter in 1804 asa colony, originally he served as a prison for criminals. Until now, there have been preserved sinister casemates, which are now visited with pleasure by tourists. The rapid development of the city was served by the development of hard coal deposits, the export leader of which is Australia. Daily from the port of Newcastle to the raid dozens of huge ships, loaded with coal.
Observation of the harbor is one of the favoriteentertainment of tourists. The famous Nobby lighthouse and the embankments adjacent to it, with their many restaurants and bars, are the most popular area for walking. The subtropical climate and hot sun make Newcastle a great place for a beach holiday, several excellent beaches are close to the city center. Warm summer and quite mild winter attract tourists here all year round, and the waves of the sea attract surfers who annually organize professional wrestling competitions in Newcastle. Vodafone Surfest collects a lot of Australians and even more tourists.
In addition to many large and small parks for walks, there are art galleries, theaters and concert venues in the city. , of course, is beautiful, but lovers of museum expositions will like Newcastle more. The history of the city can be traced in the expositions of Fort Scratchley, located above the harbor, and the Sea Center.
In addition to the usual recreational facilities - shopping centers,restaurants and nightlife - in Newcastle, tourists can fly in a balloon over the sea or visit the bush, sail the yachts to frolicking flocks of dolphins and huge whales, and then they can slowly tasted popular local drinks in the brewery and winery. The history of aviation, which can be found in the World Fighter Center, is complemented by the fascinating observation of the take-offs of American fighters from a nearby base.
Location of Newcastle gives an opportunitytourists to travel not only to the noisy Sydney with its famous sights, but also to the rainforest virgin forests under the protection of UNESCO. Unique plants, mammals and birds are preserved here, and nature is struck by the beauty of rivers, waterfalls, prehistoric volcanoes and gorges.
The brightest attraction of Newcastle iscomplex Honeysuckle - former shipyards, where there is now a lot of cozy restaurants and cafes. On the beach of Newcastle, there is a unique small pool called the Gods Hole, which was cut down in the rock in the 19th century for the mayor of the city. It is necessary to swim when visiting the city.
In Newcastle, there are historical buildingscolonial times that are sustained in a traditional Victorian style, for example, the customs building, Christ Church Cathedral, railway station, post office, courthouse and Fort Scratchley. Tours in Costa Rica, the prices of which are very high, of course, are popular with travelers, but it is the holiday in Newcastle that can present an abundance of vivid and diverse impressions. A sightseeing tour of the city can be done on the famous Newcastle Tram.
