Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Port Stephens Council Area

"Watt Space is the University of Newcastle’s student art gallery. Members of the public are welcomed and encouraged to visit the exhibitions and support the emerging artists showcasing their works. Visit their website for up to date information on exhibitions."

"Since 2003, it has been under the ownership of the Westfield Group. Moreover, Coles, Target, and Kmart are among their six major tenants. The shopping centre also offers a lot of promotions and events."

"You will find over 60 eateries and retailers in this top-notch mall. They also have a fully-stocked grocery store, personal care services, and casual dining options that you will surely enjoy. Moreover, Jesmond Central offers a variety of special discounts, especially for students."

"Marketown Shopping Centre is a popular shopping destination in Newcastle. You will find a wide array of grocery items in their supermarket There is also an excellent post office and pharmacy in the centre as well. In addition to that, you will definitely love their newly refurbished food court."

"If you are in search of one of the city’s most vibrant and exciting shopping destinations, this is where you should go. You will be astounded by their wide range of fresh food and contemporary dining retailers. Moreover, you will also find a lot of fashion and lifestyle stores here."

"Not far from Hamilton's Beaumont Street is this small neighbourhood playground. It contains a small amount of play equipment for kids to play on. Figtrees and palm trees shade the playground making it perfect for hot days."

"Blackbutt Reserve is 182 hectares of natural bushland just outside the city, that offers a haven of nature trails, outdoor activities and treetop walkways, as well as the chance to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most famous wildlife. The exhibits include koalas, kangaroos, wombats and possums, as well as an array of fantastic bird life in the trees above. A great family day out."

"Home to all kinds of amazing animals and interesting wildlife exhibits, the ever-popular Blackbutt Reserve can be found fifteen minutes’ drive southwest of the center. As well as seeing classic Australian critters up close, there are also playgrounds, picnic areas and bushwalking trails on offer. Since the 1960s, the reserve and its residents have delighted locals and tourists alike."

"Sitting in a tract of bushland with plenty of walking trails and picnic areas, this council-run reserve has enclosures of native critters: koalas, wallabies, wombats and a cacophonic chorus of native birds."

"The deck at this waterfront place, located in a cavernous but cool converted warehouse looking across at the port, is a perfect spot for a sundowner. The food is less impressive."

"You don't visit Newcastle without popping your head into Corey Crook’s veritable wonderland of all things great about Australian beer, hence the reason why the pub is always throbbing in the tourist season. Ironically occupying an old warehouse that was built by Tooheys Brewery in 1885 as a grain and keg storage facility, it boasts 21 taps featuring 100 percent independently-owned and 100 percent Australian-brewed craft beers, ensuring there's not a Tooheys beer in sight. With the Grain Store, you truly do not know what to expect when you walk in; time it right (or wrong if they're not your bag) and you might find Corey running one of his IPA days where all 21 taps pour nothing but IPA."

"Once the grain and keg store for the old Tooheys beer factory, this rustic bar-cafe is an atmospheric place to refresh yourself with one of the great rotating selections of no fewer than 21 eclectic..."