
Where the river meets the sea, and the city began.
01Living in Newcastle East
Newcastle East sits at the mouth of the Hunter River, where the city began. Fort Scratchley, Newcastle Beach and the Newcastle Ocean Baths are all here, with historic terraces and the big green Foreshore Park in between. Nobbys Beach and the breakwall walk to Nobbys Head are just next door. It was once a place of heavy industry and railway yards, and is now known for Foreshore Park and its historic terraces.
Mornings mean a swim at the ocean baths or the canoe pool, then coffee at Estabar on Shortland Esplanade, East End Hub on King Street, or Moor on Hunter Street. For a drink, The Grain Store on Scott Street has craft beer on tap and The Falcon is around the corner. This is a walking suburb, and the light rail ends at Newcastle Beach. Newcastle East Public School is right here. Homes are mostly historic terraces, a short stroll from the sand.
02Favourite cafes
- EstabarCafe on Shortland Esplanade by Newcastle Beach61 Shortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Estabar
- East End HubLocal cafe since 20153 King St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for East End Hub
- MoorCafe since 201533 Hunter St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Moor
- The Kiosk Newcastle BeachBeachfront kiosk42 Shortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for The Kiosk Newcastle Beach
- Swell Kiosk NobbysKiosk at NobbysNobbys Beach ReserveIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Swell Kiosk Nobbys
- Mr Sister CoffeeEast End coffeeShop 9, 18 Wolfe St, Newcastle NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Mr Sister Coffee
- 23hundred EspressoEspresso bar71 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for 23hundred Espresso
03Pubs & bars
- The Grain StoreCraft beer bar, about 21 taps64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for The Grain Store
- The FalconSouthern-US-style bar10 Pacific St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for The Falcon
- Noah's on the BeachBar and dining opposite Newcastle Beach29 Zaara St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Noah's on the Beach
04Beaches, parks & walks
- Newcastle BeachCity surf beachShortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300
- Newcastle Ocean Baths and Canoe PoolHeritage ocean bathsShortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300
- Nobbys Beach and breakwallBeach and breakwall walk to Nobbys HeadNobbys Rd
- Foreshore ParkBig harbourside parkWharf Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300
05Landmarks
- Fort ScratchleyHistoric fort; fired on a Japanese submarine in 19421/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300
- Nobbys Head and LighthouseLighthouse at the harbour mouthNobbys Head
Map
Newcastle East streets

Pin board
Around Newcastle East
Places, views and favourite spots around Newcastle East.
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Photo: Lucius Crick, Pexels Licence, via PexelsPhoto credits: Newcastle Ocean Baths: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Newcastle Ocean Baths: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Canoe Pool, Newcastle Ocean Baths: JaredMcKenzie, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; Fort Scratchley: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Nobbys Lighthouse: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Newcastle Beach: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Pasha Bulker sculpture, Nobbys: Daviddiehmphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Nobbys Lighthouse and a ship entering Newcastle Harbour: Lucius Crick, Pexels Licence, via Pexels.
Local directory
Around Newcastle East
Local businesses and places, listed for free. Own one? Add your details.
Cafes & bakeries 7
- 23Hundred71 Scott St (cnr Pacific St), Newcastle East NSW 2300@23hundred_Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for 23Hundred
- East End Hub3 King St, Newcastle East NSW 2300eastendhub.com.au · @eastendhubIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for East End Hub
- East End Ice Creamery40 Zaara St, Newcastle East NSW 2300@eastendicecreameryIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for East End Ice Creamery
- Estabar61 Shortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300estabar.com · @estabar_Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Estabar
- Moor33 Hunter St, Newcastle East NSW 2300moornewcastleeast.com · @moor_newcastle_eastIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Moor
- Swell Kiosk NobbysNobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300swellkiosks.com.au · @swellkiosks_newcastleIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Swell Kiosk Nobbys
- The KIOSK Newcastle BeachShortland Esplanade, Newcastle East NSW 2300thekiosknewcastlebeach.com.au · @thekiosk.newcastlebeachIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for The KIOSK Newcastle Beach
Restaurants & takeaway 6
- Bocados25-27 King St, Newcastle East NSW 2300@bocados.newcastleIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Bocados
- Paymasters18 Bond St, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Paymasters
- Restaurant @ NOAH'S on the Beach29 Zaara St, Newcastle East NSW 2300noahsonthebeach.com.au · @noahsnewcastleIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Restaurant @ NOAH'S on the Beach
- Scottie's36 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300scottiesne.au · @scottiesneIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Scottie's
- Sticky Rice Thai19 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300stickyricenewcastleeast.com.auIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Sticky Rice Thai
- The Falcon10 Pacific St, Newcastle East NSW 2300thefalconnewcastle.com.auIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for The Falcon
Pubs & bars 2
- Customs House Hotel1 Bond St, Newcastle NSW 2300@customshousehotelIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Customs House Hotel
- Grain Store Newcastle64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300grainstore.beer · @grainstorebarIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Grain Store Newcastle
Parks, playgrounds & sport 1
- Foreshore ParkWharf Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Foreshore Park
Beaches & walks 3
- Newcastle BeachShortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Newcastle Beach
- Newcastle Ocean Baths and Canoe PoolShortland Esp, Newcastle East NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Newcastle Ocean Baths and Canoe Pool
- Nobbys Beach and breakwallNobbys RdIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Nobbys Beach and breakwall
Landmarks & culture 2
- Fort Scratchley1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300fortscratchley.com.auIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Fort Scratchley
- Nobbys Head and LighthouseNobbys HeadIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Nobbys Head and Lighthouse
Supermarkets, grocers & delis 1
- FoodWorks Newcastle East60-62 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300foodworks.com.auIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for FoodWorks Newcastle East
Tradies
Local tradies 0
None listed yet.
Also service this area 2
- Darby St Automotive67/79 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Darby St Automotive
- Tradetek SolutionsService area onlytradeteksolutions.com.auIs this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Tradetek Solutions
Merewether to Nobbys
Neighbouring suburbs
- 2291
Merewether
Surf, ocean baths and a coffee on the walk home.
Postcode 2291
- 2291
Merewether Heights
Bush on the doorstep, and the beach just down the hill.
Postcode 2291
- 2291
The Junction
A small village where it's easy to linger over breakfast.
Postcode 2291
- 2300
Bar Beach
Clifftop walks, Art Deco flats and a swim before work.
Postcode 2300
- 2300
Cooks Hill
Darby Street, corner pubs and the city's art gallery down the road.
Postcode 2300
- 2300
The Hill
Victorian terraces, ocean views and the city's oldest streets.
Postcode 2300
- 2300
Newcastle
Harbour dining, heritage streets and the light rail at your door.
Postcode 2300
Updated October 2026
