The Splendour of Newcastle is a photographic celebration of this stunning stretch of Australian coastal landscape.

FORMAT: 210 x 297mm, 24 pages, Softcover, Saddlestich

Newcastle city is two hours drive north of Sydney and is bound by Stockton to the north, Merewether to the south and the Tasman Sea. The historical centre of Newcastle city is fairly small and is concentrated around the harbour and a stretch of coastal beaches to the south of the harbour mouth. The Greater Newcastle region includes Lake Macquarie with its beautiful coastline and the vast lake; the inland historical towns of Maitland and Cessnock; the northern pristine beaches and waterways of Port Stephens; and the world renowned wine and arts region of the Hunter Valley.

Newcastle is the second oldest and second most populated city in NSW after Sydney. It was originally occupied by the Awabakal Aboriginal people until European settlement around 1800. The Hunter River and the deep water port of Newcastle was stumbled upon by Lt John Shortland in 1797 while searching for escaped convicts. He noted the abundance of coal, which later became the first export of the NSW colony. Although it was originally a penal colony for repeat convict offenders, the harbour made it a very useful port and the economy has been built around this ever since.

We start our journey at Stockton Beach, then travel south to explore Newcastle City and the beautiful coastal areas of Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach and Merewether Beach. We then explore Lake Macquarie, and have a quick look at the beautiful Hunter Valley.

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