Newcastle, Australia

Summer plans just dropped: Rolling Sets is rolling into Foreshore Park for the very first time 🌊☀️🎶

A celebration of live music, surf, skate and beach culture (very Newcastle-coded if you ask us), Rolling Sets is bringing its biggest event yet to Newcastle this December!

The STACKED line-up includes Ocean Alley, Royel Otis, G Flip, Violent Soho, The Rions, Old Mervs, Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers and more 🎸

📍 Foreshore Park, Newcastle
📅 Saturday 5 December 2026

Fire up the group chat, book your tickets, and start planning that summer weekend getaway to Newcastle ☀️🌴

👇 Ticket details in the comments

🍝 Not all Italian is created equal… and Newcastle does it a little differently.

Think more than your classic bowl of pasta, we’re talking hidden trattorias, unexpected wine lists, coastal vibes and dishes that feel just a little bit offbeat (in the best way).

From date-night corners to loud, long-table feasts, these are the Italian spots locals keep coming back to.

Save it for later, send it to your pasta people, and go find your new favourite in Newcastle. 🍷

Authentic Italian Restaurants in Newcastle Authentic Italian food in Newcastle. Newcastle is home to a thriving Italian culinary scene where traditional flavours meet modern Australian influence; woodfired pizza, handmade pastas and sauces, classic mains, and more.

Lace up holidaymakers! 👟🌊 Three epic coastal walks to level up your Newcastle getaway:

✨ Newcastle Memorial Walk
🌊 Nobbys Lighthouse & Macquarie Pier
🏰 Fort Scratchley Loop

Fresh sea air, big views and city meets coast energy at every turn.
Saving this for your next escape? You should. 👀

More inspo 👉 https://visitnewcastle.com.au/insider-guides/top-walking-and-running-trails-in-newcastle

ID: Three aerial views of Newcastle's coastline, including Newcastle Memorial Walk, Nobbys Lighthouse with Macquarie Pier, and Fort Scratchley

📣 Film loving groups and solo travellers alike 🎬Tower Cinemas is ready for you.

🍿🥤Fresh popcorn, ice cold drinks, a retro pinball arcade, arthouse film club favourites through to blockbuster hits – all in a welcoming, accessible space designed so everyone can relax and enjoy the show ♿🎧✨

Perfect for date nights, group hangs or a casual solo session in the heart of the city.

🏢 Retro charm meets modern comfort, with accessible design features, special screenings, and a buzzing CBD location surrounded by bars, dining and culture.

Located at 183 King Street, Newcastle, Five Star is a much loved landmark reborn. First opening its doors in 1976, the Towers entertained generations before its 2018 closure – and now, following a thoughtful restoration it’s back and better than ever.

🎥 Take me to the Towers!

ID: A group of young adults holidaying in Newcastle and enjoying the Tower Cinemas experience - images include fresh popcorn, playing pinball, casual entertainment, and a premium cinema experience. The group of young adults demonstrate that the cinemas is welcoming for people with diverse visible and invisible needs including accessibility requirements, such as wheelchair access.

Big acts are rolling into Newcastle later this year – hello, Guns N’ Roses 🎸
So if you’ve already got tickets… now’s the time to lock in the rest of the adventure...

Itinerary inspo, sorted:
🎨Art Gallery – tours, Friday Night Sounds, workshops
🌊 Cross it off the bucket list with a surf lesson
🌿 Get up close with nature at Glenrock or Blackbutt Reserve
🎶 Catch intimate local gigs at inner city pubs and bars
🍽 Book in a long lunch or afternoon session somewhere special
🐬 Hit the water for dolphin or whale watching (seasonal magic)
📸 Newcastle Memorial Walk for epic views and must get shots

What would you add to the list? 👇

ID: Guns N' Roses musicians performing on their World Tour 2026

🌿 Waterfalls, lookouts & a hidden beach 🌿 The Yuelarbah Walking Track is one of Newcastle’s best day walks, tucked inside Glenrock State Conservation Area and only 10 minutes from the CBD

🥾 Approx. 5km return
💧 Two waterfalls
🌊 Coastal rainforest & creek crossings
👀 Leichhardt’s Lookout overlooking Glenrock Lagoon
🧺 Picnic perfect spots along the way

Follow Flaggy Creek through lush gullies and rainforest before emerging at Glenrock Lagoon, with the beach just beyond. Standing here, it’s hard to believe bustling Merewether Beach and city life are just around the headland.

🌏 Did you know? Yuelarbah forms part of the Great North Walk stretching 250km from Newcastle to Sydney.

Best explored at an easy pace with sturdy shoes, snacks, and time to soak it all in.

🔗 Plan your Glenrock adventure via Visit Newcastle

Exploring Glenrock If you’re an avid bush walker, trail runner, mountain biker or enjoy a family bush trail, then you best be adding Glenrock State Conservation Area to your Newcastle itinerary