Newcastle City Guide

43 T H E H I L L & B A R B E A C H WA L K 5 Newcastle Bathers Way Walk A recently upgraded 5km paved walking track hugging the coastline of Newcastle. Memorial Drive, Bar Beach www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Explore/Recreation/ Beaches-Baths/Beaches 8 The Bogey Hole The oldest ocean pool on the East coast of Australia is a popular swimming spot at the bottom of King Edward Park. York Drive, Newcastle www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/newcastle/ attractions/bogey-hole 4 Shepherds Hill Historically significant and part of the story of Australian Coastal defences from the late 19th, to the mid 20th century. York Drive, The Hill O C E A N P O O L LO O KO U T 9 Empire Park A large recreational park opposite Bar Beach, featuring Empire Park Skate Bowl, playground and tennis courts. Kilgour and Bar Beach Avenues, Bar Beach www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Explore/Parks/Playgrounds-Parks (02) 4974 2000 PA R K