Newcastle City Guide

67 There are four suburbs bearing the name Hamilton – Hamilton North, Hamilton South, Hamilton East and Hamilton. The former three suburbs are primarily residential, with the latter providing the commercial centre of the area. Hamilton is now a thriving business district considered to be the cosmopolitan capital of Newcastle. Hamilton’s Beaumont Street is one of Newcastle’s most popular eat streets. A range of Mediterranean inspired cafés and restaurants as well as antique and bric-à-brac stores can be found along Beaumont Street. H A M I LTO N These can also be found along Maitland Road, which runs perpendicular to Beaumont Street. Hamilton is home to sporting fields and local parks. A centrepiece is Gregson Park on the corner of Tudor and Steel Streets. Gregson Park includes children’s play equipment, picnic facilities, tennis courts and the Hamilton Bowling Club. Other parks include Learmonth Park and Henry Park in Hamilton South and Corona Street Reserve in Hamilton East. Images courtesy Hunt&Gather Events