Monday, 26 December 2011

Global Road Trippers - Travel Photo of the Week - 26 December 2011

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA

This shot is a shout out to the place where I grew up – Newcastle, Australia. We road trip to “Newie” most Summers to enjoy the Christmas break lounging around in the sun and eating too much with my Mum and sister.

Nestled on the East Coast of Australia, Newcastle is a 2 hour drive north of Sydney. It is still largely known as an industrial town, but the steel works shut some 20 years ago, and what has emerged is a beautiful beach city, with a cafe and food culture. The best place to eat is Darby Street, where you'll find dozens of cafes dotted amongst boutiques full of photography, fashion, jewellery and art.

If you're a surfer, you're sorted, there's half a dozen top surf beaches to choose from.

Not convinced? Newcastle was named in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities 2011

Enjoy the Christmas break wherever you are :)




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