Out and about in Newcastle...
Serendipity Guesthouse... the perfect place to stay and explore Newcastle.
After you have had your relaxing continental breakfast on your private verandah at Serendipity Guesthouse you are ready to explore all the delights that Newcastle has to offer. Why not head to...
Bar Beach
A great way to start your day is a brisk 10 minute walk from Serendipity Guesthouse along Parkway Avenue. The water is so invigorating. The kiosk here serves great snack food. The facilities include undercover picnic tables so you can sit and listen to the water and watch the surfers, whatever the weather.
Merewether Beach
Take time to walk the 15 minutes and enjoy a fruit smoothie or a cappuccino at Swells Café, (Located next door to Merewether Surf Club)
The Junction
A superb little village just a two minute walk from Serendipity Guesthouse, that has everything to offer, the new trendy Junction Tavern, the very popular restaurants Tullulah, Lotus, G’rilled, Muchos Mexican, Ariverderci, The Silver Spoon Cafe, the award winning Sesames of Asia plus all the fabulous little cafes, bakeries and take-away’s. Even though The Junction has that small cozy feel about it, it is well serviced with The Junction Fair shopping centre which offers a Coles supermarket and a number of boutique shops including the delicious and the unique OTTOs (Miranda Ottos’ Mother actually owns this lovely dress shop).
Honeysuckle Boardwalk
This lively strip of bars and restaurants along the waterways of central Newcastle is a 5 minute drive from Serendipity Guesthouse. Whether you are drinking at The Dockyard or dining at Silo or Aqua bar or if you simply want a coffee after you have visited the historic Maritme museum, this is the place to go. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waters edge watching all the activity on the water of this beautiful working Harbour. You can catch the Sydney Seaplanes down to Rose Bay…you can hire a helicopter flight from Forgacs. Walk the promenade down to the Crown Plaza and enjoy a coffee in the foyer or lunch in their restaurant.
Queens Wharf Brewery is a little further along the boardwalk. Scratchleys seafood restaurant is a must for special occasions with its mouth-watering menu. Alone the wharf are many eateries to tempt your palate…nothing could be nicer than a cool glass of wine and a gourmet pizza from BWP (Blue Water Pizza) sitting overlooking the water. Catch live entertainment every Sunday at the Brewery; home to great New Years Eve entertainment.
Beaumont Street
Located in Hamilton, a 5 minute drive away from Serendipity Guesthouse (15 minute walk). Here you will find a multitude of restaurants which offer such a variety of cuisine including Greek, Italian and Thai, along with the very popular Kent Hotel and further south the Exchange Hotel. The Exchange Hotel is a short stroll from the NJC (Newcastle Jockey Club).
The Civic Centre is a 10 minute walk away so if you are in Newcastle to catch a show at the Civic Theatre then Serendipity Guesthouse is a great place to stay. The Civic Centre is a hive of activities throughout the year with Newcastle Livesites holding latin dancing evenings where you can watch amazing demonstrations or have a quick lesson on how to rumba. The civic centre is just across the road from beautiful Civic Park which is next to Newcastle Regional Art Gallery and the Regional Library. Sit in civic square and enjoy a coffee at Juicy Bean or pop into The Clarendon and enjoy a cool beer in the beer garden.
Darby Street is a 10 minute walk from Serendipity Guesthouse, here you will enjoy night time shopping, drinking and eating…Darby Street holds the annual Darby Street Fair in October and the new Coffee Festival at the and of May.
For the energetic among you, why not hire a bike from Triggerpoint (2 minutes from the Guesthouse) and cycle from Serendipity Guesthouse. You can cycle the loop along the foreshore taking in Nobbys Beach along the way and winding your way through King Edward Park (stopping for a look at the view from the battlement vantage points along the way). You can then free wheel down the scenic way towards Bar Beach..it will take your breath away.. back at the Guest house you can relax with a nice bottle of wine on your private verandah listening to the wildlife…perfect.
Serendipity Guesthouse offers a great escape in the middle of the vibrant energetic and wildly beautiful city we call Newcastle….come and enjoy them both. You will not be disappointed.
I hope to be able to welcome you soon,
Wendy
After you have had your relaxing continental breakfast on your private verandah at Serendipity Guesthouse you are ready to explore all the delights that Newcastle has to offer. Why not head to...
Bar Beach
A great way to start your day is a brisk 10 minute walk from Serendipity Guesthouse along Parkway Avenue. The water is so invigorating. The kiosk here serves great snack food. The facilities include undercover picnic tables so you can sit and listen to the water and watch the surfers, whatever the weather.
Merewether Beach
Take time to walk the 15 minutes and enjoy a fruit smoothie or a cappuccino at Swells Café, (Located next door to Merewether Surf Club)
The Junction
A superb little village just a two minute walk from Serendipity Guesthouse, that has everything to offer, the new trendy Junction Tavern, the very popular restaurants Tullulah, Lotus, G’rilled, Muchos Mexican, Ariverderci, The Silver Spoon Cafe, the award winning Sesames of Asia plus all the fabulous little cafes, bakeries and take-away’s. Even though The Junction has that small cozy feel about it, it is well serviced with The Junction Fair shopping centre which offers a Coles supermarket and a number of boutique shops including the delicious and the unique OTTOs (Miranda Ottos’ Mother actually owns this lovely dress shop).
Honeysuckle Boardwalk
This lively strip of bars and restaurants along the waterways of central Newcastle is a 5 minute drive from Serendipity Guesthouse. Whether you are drinking at The Dockyard or dining at Silo or Aqua bar or if you simply want a coffee after you have visited the historic Maritme museum, this is the place to go. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waters edge watching all the activity on the water of this beautiful working Harbour. You can catch the Sydney Seaplanes down to Rose Bay…you can hire a helicopter flight from Forgacs. Walk the promenade down to the Crown Plaza and enjoy a coffee in the foyer or lunch in their restaurant.
Queens Wharf Brewery is a little further along the boardwalk. Scratchleys seafood restaurant is a must for special occasions with its mouth-watering menu. Alone the wharf are many eateries to tempt your palate…nothing could be nicer than a cool glass of wine and a gourmet pizza from BWP (Blue Water Pizza) sitting overlooking the water. Catch live entertainment every Sunday at the Brewery; home to great New Years Eve entertainment.
Beaumont Street
Located in Hamilton, a 5 minute drive away from Serendipity Guesthouse (15 minute walk). Here you will find a multitude of restaurants which offer such a variety of cuisine including Greek, Italian and Thai, along with the very popular Kent Hotel and further south the Exchange Hotel. The Exchange Hotel is a short stroll from the NJC (Newcastle Jockey Club).
The Civic Centre is a 10 minute walk away so if you are in Newcastle to catch a show at the Civic Theatre then Serendipity Guesthouse is a great place to stay. The Civic Centre is a hive of activities throughout the year with Newcastle Livesites holding latin dancing evenings where you can watch amazing demonstrations or have a quick lesson on how to rumba. The civic centre is just across the road from beautiful Civic Park which is next to Newcastle Regional Art Gallery and the Regional Library. Sit in civic square and enjoy a coffee at Juicy Bean or pop into The Clarendon and enjoy a cool beer in the beer garden.
Darby Street is a 10 minute walk from Serendipity Guesthouse, here you will enjoy night time shopping, drinking and eating…Darby Street holds the annual Darby Street Fair in October and the new Coffee Festival at the and of May.
For the energetic among you, why not hire a bike from Triggerpoint (2 minutes from the Guesthouse) and cycle from Serendipity Guesthouse. You can cycle the loop along the foreshore taking in Nobbys Beach along the way and winding your way through King Edward Park (stopping for a look at the view from the battlement vantage points along the way). You can then free wheel down the scenic way towards Bar Beach..it will take your breath away.. back at the Guest house you can relax with a nice bottle of wine on your private verandah listening to the wildlife…perfect.
Serendipity Guesthouse offers a great escape in the middle of the vibrant energetic and wildly beautiful city we call Newcastle….come and enjoy them both. You will not be disappointed.
I hope to be able to welcome you soon,
Wendy
