The Hill

The Hill rises straight up behind the city centre. It was one of Newcastle's first settled areas, laid out in the town's first plan in 1823, and its steep streets are lined with Victorian terraces. At the top, King Edward Park rolls down towards the ocean, with the 1850 Obelisk standing above and the Bogey Hole, a convict-hewn ocean pool, at the foot of the cliffs. Christ Church Cathedral watches over the city from the ridge.

For coffee, Eddie's opened in July 2026 in the restored Shepherds Hill Cottage on The Terrace, with views over the park. Bolton and King Streets are a short walk down, and Darby Street is a few minutes west. Most locals walk, and the hills keep everyone fit. The light rail runs along the flat below. Newcastle Grammar School's Hill Campus is right here. Homes range from Victorian terraces to newer apartments, many with views over the city, harbour or ocean.

• Eddie'sIn the restored Shepherds Hill Cottage above King Edward Park; opened 22 July 2026 (Noke Group)41 The Terrace, The Hill NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Eddie's
• Bolton Street PantryAll-day cafe just down the hill (in Newcastle)45 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Bolton Street Pantry
• Xtraction EspressoCorner of Bolton and King Sts, just down the hill (in Newcastle)36 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300Is this your business? Add your details, it’s free for Xtraction Espresso

• King Edward ParkBig green park running down to the seaShepherds Hill / Memorial Dr, The Hill NSW 2300
• Bogey HoleHeritage-listed, convict-hewn ocean poolBelow King Edward Park
• Newcastle Memorial WalkClifftop walk towards Bar BeachFrom Strzelecki Lookout

• Christ Church CathedralAnglican cathedral on the ridgeChurch St, Newcastle NSW 2300
• The ObeliskBuilt in 1850 as a navigational markerWolfe St, The Hill NSW 2300