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Newcastle Attractions
Newcastle Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
Bogey Hole
Take a dip in the Bogey Hole, which was cut into ocean rocks by convict labour in 1819. You will realise the convicts amazing achievement when you see the waves crashing into the pool. The Bogey Hole was constructed by order of Commandant Morisset in about 1820 for his own personal use. Morisset was Commandant of Newcastle from 1819 to 1822. It was known, originally as the 'Commandants Baths'. The name 'Bogey Hole' was applied afterwards and comes from the indigenous word meaning 'to bathe'. T...Bogey Hole
Newcastle East Heritage Walk
Newcastle East is the birthplace of the city and the Hunter Region. The intensive utilisation of Newcastle East in the past for industry, transport, services and living has left layers of history apparent in every view. The Newcastle East Heritage Walk takes you on a journey past many points of interest and spectacular coastal views that will enrich your understanding of Newcastle East's remarkable history. The Heritage Walk leads you to view the beauty Newcastle East possesses. The sites and s...Newcastle East Heritage Walk
Newcastle Ocean Baths
With its distinctive and architecturally significant Art Deco pavilion, Newcastle Ocean Baths is one of the city's outstanding historic landmarks and is a popular informal open air studio for amateur photographers. The Ocean Baths were constructed and in use before WWI, though not formally opened until the 1920s. The baths' popularity has never waned throughout the ensuring decades and thousands of Novocastrians remember it fondly as the place where they first learned to swim. Construction began...Newcastle Ocean Baths
Nobbys Beach
Newcastle's highest profile beach, with council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday year round and volunteer members of Nobbys Surf Lifesaving Club provide beach patrols on Sundays during the swimming season. It is a favoured swimming spot for family groups and those learning to surf. The first beach on the Bather's Way, take a walk along the Harbour Break-wall and Nobby's Lighthouse. Plus the walk between Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Ocean baths features the Historic Soldier's Baths R...Nobbys Beach