Reece Hignell’s 3 Day Foodie Journey in Newcastle

Day 1

Morning

Breakfast at Signal Box

Situated in the middle of the redeveloped Foreshore area (former heavy rail corridor) Signal Box serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner in a light, airy space – which was originally an actual signal box for trains.

Newy Rides Biking Tour

Owner/operator Ben Ogden of Newy Rides is passionate about showing off the hidden gems, the local faves and the lesser known areas and products on offer in Newcastle. Join Ben for an easy and social ride from Nobbys Beach.

Afternoon

Explore Blackbutt Reserve

Explore the green heart of Newcastle – Blackbutt Reserve. This natural wonderland is great for picnics, play equipment, bush walks and more.

Evening

Evening Dinner at Subo Restaurant

Subo aim to serve high quality, delicious and interesting meals in a relaxed, contemporary and modest setting. The menus change twice seasonally, dictated by commitment to quality and focusing on locality and seasonality.

Where Reece Stayed

Kingsley, Crystalbrook ★ ★ ★

An old soul with a fresh twist, this culturally connected, sustainably-led hotel is the first five-star hotel in Newcastle.

from $275

Day 2

Morning

Morning coffee and treat at Estabar, Newcastle East

Check out of your hotel and head into Newcastle East where you can enjoy a morning coffee and snack at Estabar.

Afternoon

Earp Distilling experience

Earp Distilling is one of the fastest growing businesses in Newcastle. What started as a hobby in gin making has turned into a successful business encompassing on-site distilling, meals and gin tasting and making masterclasses. Get amongst the junipers and botanicals to mix your own gin at Earp Distilling

Evening

Dinner at Pino’s Restaurant

Enjoy a dinner of fresh food and natural wines in a casual, hipster restaurant – Pino’s restaurant in Islington. This restaurant is a hidden gem!

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at Cake Boi

Head to Cake Boi in Hamilton for a caffeine and sugar hit. This Instagrammable venue is filled with delicious treats sure to fuel your morning.

Harbour walk

Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. We recommend exploring Civic Park followed by a walk along Honeysuckle and the Harbour.

Afternoon

CoastXP Whale Watching Tour

Winter whale watching with the Newcastle coastline as the backdrop – perfect! The whale watching season is June – November, so visiting around this time should be lots of whales to see

Book a flight to Newcastle

Travelling by air to Newcastle from interstate is a breeze. Newcastle CBD is an easy 25-minute drive from Newcastle Airport. Fly direct to Newcastle from Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Flights are operated by Jetstar, Virgin Australia, FlyPelican, Link Airways and QantasLink.