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  • K72
    Melbourne, Australia2,932 contributions
    Great walk
    Great place (and busy) to take a stroll- enjoy the sea air, the local birdlife and the sound of crashing waves. Walk is concrete and flat- accessible to all.
    Review of: Nobbys Head and Breakwall
    Written 9 April 2023
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  • Evie
    3 contributions
    History lesson
    Was great to learn a bit about the history of how Newcastle came to be. Special that it was a Polish person
    Review of: Strzelecki Scenic Lookout
    Written 9 May 2023
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  • DadandCab
    Coffs Harbour, Australia1,178 contributions
    Worth a stop
    The coastal path passes here if walking from Nobbys to Merewether. Worth stopping to check out the gun emplacement and the gunners quarters which are still present (no entry).
    Review of: Shepherds Hill Fort
    Written 23 October 2021
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  • DestinationsJourney
    Hunter Valley, Australia114 contributions
    Nice Shady Area
    A great place to get out of the weather, if it's raining or too hot.

    There's not really much to see here, apart from the old historical building. If you want a picnic area out of the sun, this would probably be OK.

    While you are here have a walk around Foreshore Park and look and the lake and sculpture. The walk along the harbor front is nice and if you are feeling energetic, walk out on the break wall to Nobby's Headland.
    Review of: Railway Carriage Shed
    Written 20 August 2017
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  • Tony W
    Sydney, Australia4,636 contributions
    Great after dinner walk
    After a fantastic dinner at Scratchleys it was great to be able to take a walk along the harbour foreshore. While most of the wharves are now gone from the area there are historical markers letting you know about the areas working port past. Well maintained and very well lit for a night time walk.
    Review of: Watt Street Wharf
    Written 12 July 2020
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  • C0LE316
    Sydney, Australia65 contributions
    Somewhat interesting
    Walked past this not really noticing anything off hand. Curious though what the artwork was about.
    Taking a look around didn't really produce much to learn / read although the designs were somewhat interesting.
    Review of: Convict Lumber Yard
    Written 1 January 2018
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  • EndlessTravels
    Greater Melbourne, Australia35,431 contributions
    honouring unsung heroes
    the merchant sailors were the unsung heroes of World War 2 suffering horrific losses. great too see them getting recognition
    Review of: Newcastle Mercantile Marine Memorial
    Written 16 September 2017
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  • eloraC63
    Oatley, Australia13 contributions
    Saturday Markets and History
    A great space and so wonderful theyve kept the historic items from the station.

    Markets Saturdays are great. Lots of craft and sweet gifts as well as van/street food and great easy entertainment.
    Review of: The Station, Newcastle
    Written 27 February 2021
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