LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE NEWCASTLE CBD The Clarendon Hotel provides the perfect setting for your next dining out experience. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the modern restaurant, Art Deco bar or spacious beer garden – ideal for both large groups and intimate dinners. With a deliciously diverse menu that ranges from pub classics to modern Australian fine dining cuisine, there is a meal to suit all tastes and budgets. Great food is complemented by a huge range of Hunter Valley wines, boutique Australian beer and exotic cocktails. $10 breakfasts and $12 meals are available everyday along with a range of daily food & drink specials. Celebrations for any occasion are our speciality with formal and casual functions tailored for up to 120 guests.
SEEING A SHOW AT THE CIVIC THEATRE? Book your pre-show dinner early to avoid disappointment. Want to make it a truly special night? Why not book one of the 4-star boutique hotel rooms – the perfect retreat at the end of an exciting evening. TS OA ILD -W D EY RE TL DE OA OR ) RT LS ials BE EA ec RO M t sp OF AIN igh ES M kn SS 2 ee LA NY & w 2 G TH A eals IVE I m CE 5 W 12 RE $1 g $ T - OF din OU UE xclu NG AL (E NI V DI
Restaurant Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-9pm Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Bar Hours: Mon-Thurs 11.30am-10pm Fri & Sat 11.30am-midnight
Reservations: 02 4907 6700 or info@clarendonhotel.com.au Address: 347 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
newcastle’s best
How to get there... Newcastle Taxis......................133 300 Newcastle Buses & Ferries...131 500 City Rail....................................131 500
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The Clarendon Hotel Cover - An evening with friends at The Clarendon Hotel Bistro Blu Cover - Grilled Snapper w/ Coriander Pesto, Spring Vegetables & Hollandaise Sauce
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Bistro Blu 3 Brownsugar at Bayviews 34 CBC Bar & Grill 10 Elements Café Deli 7 Scotties 8&9 The Burwood Inn 23 The Wharf Restaurant & Bar 27
Alfresco
Bistro Blu 3 Elements Café Deli 7 Hogs Breath Café 36 Lobster House 6 The Wharf Restaurant & Bar 27 Tides Café & Restaurant 11
Asian
Sesames on the Lake Star Buffet Family Restaurant Vistana Malaysia
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Buffet
Star Buffet Family Restaurant
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Café/Deli
Elements Café Deli Hogs Breath Café Scotties Tides Café & Restaurant
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Casual Cuisine
Elements Café Deli 7 The Burwoon Inn 23 The Clarendon Hotel 2 The Wharf Restaurant & Bar 27
Chinese
Star Buffet Family Restaurant
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Club
CBC Bar & Grill / Charlestown Bowling Club 10 South’s Leagues Club 28 & 29 Star Buffet / Mayfield Ex Services Club 18 & 19
Floating Restaurant/ Cruise Imagine Cruises
Hotels
The Burwood Inn The Clarendon Hotel
Ice Cream/Dessert Cold Rock Ice Cream Star Buffet Family Restaurant
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Kitami Japanese Nagisa Japanese
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Lounge Bar/Bars
The Wharf Restaurant & Bar 27
Malaysian
Vistana Malaysia
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Bistro Blu 3 Brownsugar at Bayviews 34 The Wharf Restaurant & Bar 27 Tides Café & Restaurant 11
Seafood
Bistro Blu 3 Brownsugar at Bayviews 34 CBC Bar & Grill 10 Elements Café Deli 7 Lobster House 6 Scotties 8&9 South’s Leagues Club 28 & 29 Star Buffet Family Restaurant 18 & 19 The Wharf Restaurant & Bar 27
Steak
CBC Bar & Grill Hogs Breath Café South’s Leagues Club The Burwood Inn The Clarendon Hotel
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CBC Bar & Grill Elements Café Deli Lobster House Scotties Sesames on the Lake Vistana Malaysia
Thai
Sesames on the Lake
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Newcastle
Newcastle is Australia’s second oldest city and a region rich with unique history. Following European settlement, Newcastle became a penal station, a steel city, a coal town and today it is NSW’s second largest city. Newcastle is renowned for its beautiful beaches; Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon Park, Merewether and Stockton and are all within 5km of the CBD. All seven beaches are patrolled and offer your family a safe place to surf, swim and have fun. With these pristine beaches and spectacular coastlines, the area has been marked with the creation of ‘Bathers Way’, a five kilometre coastal walk that starts at Nobbys and finishes at Merewether Beach. Experiencing the Bathers Way should be a “must” during any visit to Newcastle however, if you would prefer to swim in an enclosure there is always the protection of our ocean baths, overlooking the majestic blue waters for you to cool off in. The Harbours edge better known as the boardwalk or foreshore is located along Honey Suckle Drive and is the perfect place for a relaxing family picnic or gathering. With large expanses of grassy parklands, you can mingle with the many people who flock to the area every day for recreational activities such as kite flying, roller blading, jogging, fishing and bike riding or simply to just sit and relax while watching the massive bulk carriers navigating the harbour and busy tugs playing the waters.
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City of Determination and Pride
Newcastle offers a diverse array of Dining and Entertainment hubs such as Honeysuckle Drive, Beaumont and Darby Streets, Warners Bay, Belmont along with many other restaurants and cafes in between. All are perfect places to be to while away the hours. So whether you are enjoying a coffee, meal or drink in one of the harbour side cafes, bars or restaurants or listening to the relaxing rhythms of a Jazz band in a Cafe Bar or Hotel, you will certainly be assured of a memorable dining experience time and time again.
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Home to some of the finest entertainment venues on Australia’s East Coast, you can catch the very best of live performers from around the country and overseas at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre or check out the live music at one of our many Local Pubs. Here, there is always something for everyone. Just visit www.diningout.com. au / Special Events to view what’s on in Newcastle. With its worldly charm and relaxed atmosphere, Newcastle has long been a preferred place for a ‘life style change’ for many. Located in the heart of NSW, it provides an exceptional mix of natural attractions, a thriving cultural scene, employment opportunities and promise of the future.
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JUNIOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS 6-10 DEC 2012 The third Junior National Games will be held in Newcastle for athletes under 16 years of age. Come along to the opening and or closing ceremonies and join in the excitement of the competition. It’s FREE to cheer on our inspirational athletes and see them showcase their abilities in front of proud families and friends. Visit www.PROticket to purchase your seat. NOBBYS TO NEWCASTLE OCEAN SWIM 16 DEC 2012 This event will be staged from Newcastle’s SLSC club house off Shortland Esplanade in Newcastle. There will be a 2km swim from Nobbys Beach spit and will finish at Newcastle Beach along with a shorter 500m swim from north Newcastle to north Newcastle Beach. Email Race Director Lee Howe on leeroy62@ tpg.com.au for further info. THE MARITIME FESTIVAL 25 JAN 2013 Firstly, BE PREPARED – get yourself fitted out with glow accessories from one of the 1st Rathmines Scout Groups in anticipation of the most awesome fireworks display at 9pm. Check out the formula one ski racing boats on display and buy a ticket in the raffle to catch a ride in one of these beasties on Australia Day. newcastle@ nationalmaritimefestival.org.au 16
AUSTRALIA DAY 26 JAN 2013 This Australia Day grab a flag and head on down to the Newcastle foreshore for an action packed program of events. The excitement continues all day on the harbour and along the harbour foreshore. Enjoy the ‘nautilus‘ Australian water-ski championships as 18 formula 1 and 11 formula 2 ski racing boats fight it out at speeds of 140kms an hour plus loads more. newcastle@ nationalmaritimefestival.org.au NEWCASTLE CARAVAN, CAMPING & HOLIDAY EXPO 8-10 FEB 2013 The Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo held at broadmeadow race track is your chance to grab a bargain on the latest caravans, motor homes, camper trailers, slide ons, 5th wheelers, camping equipment, tents, holiday park displays, tourism displays, caravan, 4WD and touring accessories and much more. www.newcastle.supershow. com.au NEWCASTLE SHOW 1-3 MAR 2013 The Newcastle Showground at Broadmeadow will come alive with a myriad of displays, expos, entertainment, carnival rides and many more attractions when the largest regional show in Australia opens its gates. Don’t miss this major event. www.newcastleshow.com.au
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SPARKE HELMORE TRIATHLON 15-17 MAR 2012 The Sparke Helmore Triathlon Festival has been ‘run and won’ with almost 3000 competitors across all 4 events. This event has a proud history of being one of the Hunter region’s largest and most successful health and fitness days. The triathlon will include a twilight running event on Friday, a junior triathlon and women’s ONLY triathlon on Saturday and our regular short, medium and long triathlons for individuals and teams on Sunday. www.hevents.net THE TASTES OF THE WORLD 6-7 APR 2013 The Taste Of The World Beer Festival is a celebration of beer, wine and international cuisine featuring brand name and boutique beers from around Australia and the world. There will be education and demonstrations on how these beers are produced and you will be shown how to match them with a variety of foods. Enjoy local Hunter Valley wine tasting and fresh, local produce. Merchants will provide samples and offer cooking displays along with information sessions. Local and visiting artists will be providing entertainment for all to enjoy. www.tasteoftheworld.com.au NITRO CIRCUS 27 APR 2013 Fresh from a string of sell-out shows across the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and starring in the new “Nitro Circus 3D” film, the Nitro Circus Live crew will be bringing it’s
incredible mix of death defying stunts, mindblowing tricks and crazy antics to the Hunter Stadium in a show like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. Fans can look forward to witnessing the most incredible choreographed riding routines ever seen including the “Nitro Bomb” featuring 18 riders in the air and upside down at the same time and the world record breaking rider train with 35 riders wheel to wheel, one behind the other. www.ticketek. com.au STAR STRUCK 14 -15 JUN 2013 Star Struck is a variety concert that showcases excellence in performing arts and public education throughout the Hunter and Central Coast Region. Each year students have the opportunity to work with industry professionals to further develop their skills in a chosen art-form and then showcase these skills by performing on the arena platform. Debbie. Sullivan@det.nsw.edu.au
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HUNTER ICE SKATING STADIUM Come into Hunter Ice Skating Stadium at Warners Bay and enter a whole new world of frozen fun. Try ice hockey, figure skating or just have a bit of fun and learn the skill of ice skating. The cool dudes at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium will make sure you have the best fun you can have standing up. 230 Macquarie Road, Warners Bay P. 02 4954 4499 www.huntericeskating.com.au
LOLLYPOPS PLAYLAND Lollipops Playland & Cafe is Newcastle’s biggest and best indoor play centre. Suitable for kids 0 to 11 years old Lollipops Playland is a safe, secure play centre where the kids can have hours of fun climbing, sliding, swinging, jumping and spinning while you relax over a cup of coffee and delicious treat from our cafe. 6/154 Park Avenue, Kotara P. 02 4965 5466 www.lollypopsplayland.com.au
TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK NEWCASTLE From up high in glorious gum trees participants slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and tread the high wires floating above the forest floor. A huge range of physical dexterity is catered for with 90 challenges available. People from 3 years of age can monkey around in total safety. Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Minmi Rd, Minmi P. 02 4026 7617 www.treetopadventurepark.com.au
JETT BUZZ Jet Buzz offers an exciting way to experience the sights of Lake Macquarie through Jet Boat Thrill Ride, Sports Boat Hire and Boat Charter. Our Staff will ensure a fun-filled event so whether you’re a local looking to rent a boat to go skiing or fishing or a tourist seeking adventure - Jet Buzz is a perfect choice to accommodate your needs. 3/89 Soldiers Point Road, Pelican Marina, Belmont P. 02 4972 1777 www.jetbuzz.com.au
ZONE EMPIRE For your experience at Zone Empire your game will be played in a fluorescent 3 level arena, famous for losing people in its tricky corridors. To play the game you wear a special vest with a “phasor” (a futuristic looking gun) attached. The game itself can be played as either a solo free-for-all or as a strategic team game. 8 Council Street, Wallsend P. 02 4951 2753 www.zone-empire.com.au NEWCASTLE MARITIME CENTRE Now relocated in the beautifully restored heritage harbour front wharf building, this innovative, world-class Maritime Centre with the port as its backdrop, will transport you via a series of interactive exhibits into the story of our harbour and the people and events associated with it. Lee Wharf - 1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle P. 02 4929 2588 www.maritimecentrenewcastle.org.au 20
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GO KARTS GO Here at Go Karts Go we have the biggest 4-stroke outdoor go kart track and the fastest 4 stroke karts in the whole of the area. Our karts are the latest specification RIMO go karts from Europe and we also have specially modified junior go karts as well as twin seaters which allows us to cater from as young as 3 years to 99 years of age. Griffiths Rd, Broadmeadow P. 02 4952 9129 www.gokartsgo.com.au HUNTER WETLANDS CENTRE Escape the everyday and discover the magic of wetlands at the Hunter Wetlands Centre. Just 10 mins from Newcastle’s CBD, this incredibly diverse 45 hectare wetland site offers endless opportunities to explore, discover and relax with nature. 412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland P. 02 4951 6466 www.wetlands.org.au For more events check out…… www.diningout.com.au
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ART BAZAAR 1 DEC 2012 Explore original, handcrafted goods from over 100 local Hunter arts network artists. Meet artists and designers from the Hunter and enjoy the 10th summer art bazaar at Civic Park, in the heart of Newcastle adjacent to the gallery precinct and close to Darby Street. Enjoy the artist demonstrations while you browse and shop. Fulfill your Christmas shopping at the original home of Art Bazaar with unusual gifts and one-off pieces. www.hunterartsnetwork.org/
WIGGLES 12 DEC 2012 Having spent 2012 travelling through Asia, USA, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom and New Zealand, The Wiggles are finally coming home for their celebration tour – the final show features Anthony, Murray, Jeff and Greg. It will be a hits loaded spectacular giving their Wiggly fans a chance to say their own farewell to the members. The show of course will also feature Dorothy, Wags, Henry, Captain Feathersword and the world famous Wiggly dancers. www.nec.net.au
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DISNEY LIVE – MICKEY’S ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW 15-16 JAN 2013 Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney friends for a hilarious talent search in the all-new Disney Live - Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. www.nec.net.au CELTIC THUNDER 1 FEB 2013 Having sold out venues across the country earlier this year, the world’s most popular Irish band Celtic Thunder have announced they will be returning to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Celtic Thunder will take their Australian fans on a journey through the varying styles of Celtic Music, from traditional Irish music and classic love songs to contemporary Irish songs. www.nec.net.au CLIFF RICHARD 5 FEB 2013 Sir Cliff Richard is set to return to The Newcastle Entertainment Centre with a hit-packed national tour Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’. Celebrating his 54th anniversary in the music business this year, Cliff Richard is indisputably Britain’s all-time greatest hit-maker - the ultimate pop star. No other UK band or solo artist is even close to equaling his 123 single hits. www.ticketek.com.au
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THE OLD FELLA & BENCHMARK 23 MAR 2013 Comedian THE OLD FELLA and barbershop quartet BENCHMARK (Australia’s Got Talent Grand Finalists 2011) get together to provide a unique evening of top Australian entertainment. Don’t miss this opportunity to see two of Australia’s top talents in the one big show. www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
NEWTON FAULKNER 7 APR 2013 After years of invention, innovation, reinvention and creation, Newton Faulkner has returned with his third album Write It On Your Skin. The dreadlocked balladeer has opened himself up to the talents of other writers and players. Not, it should be hastily added, the latest Scandinavian pop hit-machine maestros and not the best Los Angeles session vets. True to idiosyncratic form Faulkner has squirreled out empathetic and unique talents to help colour out his always robustly melodic songs. P 02 4368 2017
OPERAMANIA 14 APR 2013 With a wonderful selection of music by the world’s most celebrated composers including Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Mozart and Johann Strauss, Novaya Opera will take you on a journey highlighting some of the most loved operas of all time including The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville, Carmen and many more in a seamless theatrical presentation. Featuring dynamic soloists in full costume, ensembles, ballet and a brilliant symphony orchestra direct from Moscow, OPERAMANIA will delight the most seasoned music lovers as well as first time opera-goers. http://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au NUTCRACKER 5 JUN 2013 The greatest success of Russian Theatre is undoubtedly classic ballet. Moscow Ballet, La Classique invites you to join them for an evening of ballet and enjoy the jewel of classical ballets “THE NUTCRACKER”. In this delightful production of the much loved nutcracker, La Classique will capture the imagination, the passion, the humour and magic of the ballet. A hugely enjoyable dance spectacular – perfect for ballet lovers of all ages. www.ticketek.com.au For more events check out…… www.diningout.com.au www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au www.nec.net.au www.ticketek.com.au 31