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24-06-2013, 07:07 PM
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not here much anymore
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Going up to Warner's Bay with the wife for a few days next week, she has a work course to do which will leave me with her company car, free fuel and about 2 days to fill in. Will be going to Pokolbin on Saturday night then heading home on Sunday. After some advice or suggestions on what to do on Friday and Saturday. At this stage we're staying at the Mercure in Charlestown unless anybody has a better venue?
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24-06-2013, 07:53 PM
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EL GHIA LIFE
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Not a lot to do around Newcastle. Got the foreshore to cut some laps, out to the Vineyards around pokolbin. plenty of nice places to eat. It is a pretty widespread area.
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24-06-2013, 09:06 PM
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go to bed..
or at the bay do some fishing at spears point, or try the tavern for a couple.. even kurri drive inn.
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24-06-2013, 09:15 PM
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Dolphin cruises if your into that sort of thing in Nelson Bay or whale watching.
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24-06-2013, 09:53 PM
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warners at the bay is supposed to be a nice place to stay and if the course is at warners bay nice and close. the Heddon Greta drive in is a must
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24-06-2013, 11:18 PM
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Drive around ripping burnouts, dis-obey the posted speed limit and make sure you're the first car at every set of lights whilst you're in this town. You will then fit in well with the locals!
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24-06-2013, 11:18 PM
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It depends what type of things you are in to. It also depends what date you are coming. Have you been to Newcastle before?
If you are into just driving around, Newcastle have some great beaches that you can just drive around. As WAR40T said, cut some laps - Nobbys and Newcastle beaches are also where the car enthusiasts hang out. If you let us know some of your interests some of us may be able to come up with plenty of ideas. Contrary to what a lot of people say Newcastle is a great place to live and visit. |
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24-06-2013, 11:28 PM
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EL GHIA LIFE
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The drive around the beaches, foreshore is pretty good. just watch out for all the "safety camera's" they are on nearly every cross road intersection.
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25-06-2013, 12:08 AM
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Newy is really boring now (well when I was there 6 months ago). Cessnock area has nothing but vineyards. Maitland is dead and Rutherford is a shitpit 'cause it's so busy. Sorry to be a downer haha
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25-06-2013, 12:55 PM
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25-06-2013, 01:17 PM
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25-06-2013, 01:21 PM
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To the O.P. what things are you into? While your here pony up for some go-kart action, take a spin down to Nelson Bay Port Stephens, Aviation Museum at Williamtown (its pretty small but), Hunter Valley Gardens and plenty in-between. |
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25-06-2013, 06:14 PM
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not here much anymore
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Can't partake in any hooning as I will be in a VW van fully signwritten. Won't go down so well and also wouldn't look the part. It is on steelies though......
I have been to Newcastle before in February but it was only 'on the way through'. Had lunch in the wharf area with all the restaurants and that was about it. au3xr6 - we are actually staying at Warners on the Bay the first 2 nights then up to the Mercure at Pokolbin for the 3rd night, home the next day. The wife will no doubt want to hit up the Westfield etc.
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25-06-2013, 07:48 PM
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Mate it is very hard to suggest things when you live in the area for so many years - you become accustomed to everything and take it for granted.
If you enjoy a good coffee then Hippos in Warners Bay is pretty good. If you enjoy the club life (nice dinner watch sports and/or a little flutter) then Wests at New Lambton is good or you could go South to Belmont 16fters - I haven't been there for a few years but I would assume that it still good for a relaxing time. If your wife is looking to do some shopping then you have Charlestown Square, Westfield at Kotara or if you are looking for an outdoor shopping centre Glendale Supa Centre. Don't go to Newcastle Mall - you will be very disappointed. |
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25-06-2013, 09:11 PM
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One word: Frontline Hobbies, well two words actually
the largest hobby shop in the Southern Hemisphere! not sure of the exact address, but it is in Hunter street. Google may be your friend here. If you are into old school, you can sing 'The Newcastle Song', which makes references to Hunter street. |
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25-06-2013, 10:53 PM
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yes frontline is a good place to kill many hours
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25-06-2013, 10:59 PM
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26-06-2013, 08:18 AM
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Wickham Motor Cycle Club For a coffee and good food.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wickh...871470?fref=ts Webbys Hot Rod Shop, you will find it in Carrington. Night time Wickham Park Hotel has live music. https://www.facebook.com/TheWicko?fref=ts |
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26-06-2013, 09:10 AM
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26-06-2013, 11:36 AM
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Half brain dead already
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Omg i remember frontline. They were amazing
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