 The harbour is home to Honeysuckle - a major waterfront rejuvenation project transforming Newcastle. Working wharves are becoming places of play with the creation of foreshore promenades and open squares offering waterfront cafes and restaurants - all with glorious views.
The Promenade along the harbour foreshore is a wide shared pathway suitable for all the family whether you are walking, rollerblading or cycling. Look across the harbour and you will see the Destiny statue, situated at Walsh Point on the old State Dockyard site. Inspired by the figure heads on the front of sailing ships, she symbolises the spirit of the future, standing on a global sphere and drawing strength from the earth.
Eye the super sleek vessels at the Newcastle Yacht Club or watch as the fishing fleet sails out before dusk. Take a harbour cruise or hire a kayak and explore the Hunter River. The Seafood Cooperative offers the freshest local seafood or for those who prefer to have a meal prepared for them, Newcastle boasts many fine seafood restaurants.
Across the way is Harbour Square. This is a hub for live entertainment, with restaurants and cafes all overlooking the harbour. It is an unforgettable experience to dine within metres of a giant ship heading out to sea. Whether you are sipping cocktails at Silo, enjoying an intimate dinner for two or a casual meal with friends at The Dockyard, Harbour Square is sure to impress.
The waterway now known as Newcastle Harbour was discovered by Lieutenant John Shortland in 1797 and the coal that dotted the shoreline became Australia's first commercial export cargo 2 ears later in 1799. The Port of Newcastle has changed significantly in its 200 years of operation, from sailing ships and shovels to today's modern technology with huge coal loaders, some of the largest bulk carriers and container ships in the world and the occasional cruise ship.
Newcastle’s Maritime Centre is newly opened on the harbour as a highly interactive museum exploring Newcastle strong maritime heritage. One of the highlights being, a photographic exhibition of the Pasha Bulker’s surprise visit to Newcastle’s shore during the devastating floods in June 2007.
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