Newcastle Shopping
Shopping Overview
Newcastle is one of Australia’s biggest cities, behind the major capitals right up there for population and metropolitan area.
While there are a number of big shopping centers with the usual brands there are a number of smaller unique shops and funky shopping precincts that are worth a look.
The first tow places to head to are The Junction and Darby Street, Newcastle city centre also has a few worth looking at too.
Darby Street is probably the best shopping destination in Newcastle, it’s got a good mix of eclectic local designers and some groovy cafes to rest your feet after you’ve shopped the place down.
Being Australia’s second oldest city you will find some interesting antique stores. These are mainly located around Hamilton, Mayfield and Islington.
If you want to find the largest shopping centre then head for Westfield in Kotara.
Darby St Precinct
Darby St Precinct is conveniently situated just 5 minutes from Newcastle Harbour and Foreshore. Offering a diverse, friendly, and very relaxed cosmopolitan destination.
Darby St consists of over 20 cafes and outdoor dining spots. These Includes some award winning restaurants that are well priced. Shoppers make sure you lookout for some unique fashion boutiques including (Intake, Abicus, Ramjet).
You will even spot an art and gift galleries. The Newcastle Regional gallery is located just down the road. There are also photography studios, home-wares, everyday living, music and even professional services.
Special Events: There are some top events that are not to be missed if you’re in the area. Darby Street Coffee Festival June, Darby Street Fair, October 2007
Location: Darby Street, Cooks Hill Newcastle.
widehorizons@widehorizons.com.au
www.darbystreet.com.au
Phone +61 (02) 4929 6883
Mobile 0412767147
Westfield Kotara
If your after some brand names and want a full range of services that only a massive shopping centre can give to then head for Westfield Kotara.
There are over 120 specialty. The centre has recently had a makeover so it’s not an uncomfortable place to shop. It’s fully enclosed two level regional centre, located approximately 7kms south-west of Newcastle CBD.
There are also your big department stores including: David Jones, Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, The Reject Shop, Best and Less, Toys R Us and Wild Surf Co. With this much choice there is something for everyone!
Location: Cnr Nothcott Drive and Park Avenue, Kotara
kotara@westfield.com
www.westfield.com/kotara
Phone +61 (02) 4952 4611
Marketown Shopping Centre
Marketown Shopping Centre is a supermarket based neighborhood shopping centre located at the gateway to the Newcastle City Centre. It’s quite new and not too big to easily get in there and do a spot of shopping and get out again.
It’s got over 32 specialty stores and one level of retail shops catering for all your shopping needs. Servicing not only the city centre but also the densely populated and growing inner suburbs of Newcastle. One very handy thing is Coles (open 24 hours a day 7 days a week).
Location: Cnr National Park and Parry Street Newcastle West
marketown@ozemail.com.au
www.marketown.com.au
Phone +61 (02) 4929 4448
Stockland
This is another relatively large shopping centre, you will find you big branded retailers so you can pick up something that is competitively priced.
Jesmond, NSW 2299
Australia
+61 2 4955 9249
+61 2 4955 8014 - Fax
stockland.com.au
Waratah Village Shopping Centre
A small local shopping centre.
91 Turton Rd
Waratah, NSW 2298, Australia
+61 402 845 873
Honeysuckle
It’s one of the best if not the best place to have a stroll down at the waterfront and visit a few small boutique shops and galleries. There is a lot of new development at Honeysuckle so don’t expect too many shops at the moment but there will be a steady increase in the next few years.
honeysuckle@honeysuckle.nsw.gov.au
www.honeysuckle.net
Phone +61 (02) 4927 3800
Shops
Paul Carruthers Manufacturing Jewellers
Using only the best materials, top craftsmanship and finish to create your designs that are sophisticated, distinctive and eminently wearable. Founded in 1980 you will find an experienced jeweler to create your masterpiece of beauty.
Location Basement Level, 176 Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle
paulcarruthers@hunterlink.net.au
www.paulcarruthers.com.au
Phone +61 02 4929 4377
Barnetts Gifts and Souvenirs
Let the expert staff at Barnetts will help you choose from our HUGE range of Newcastle and Australian souvenir gifts. Get some momentos of your trip.
Location 120 Hunter Street, Newcastle
merv.cynthia2@bigpond.com
Phone +61 (02) 4929 5967
Centenary Antique Centre
Newcastle’s largest antique centre offering a wide range of antique collectables, vintage and estate jewellery, gifts, art, decorator items as well as a Vintage Grocery Museum and a delectable Cafe. A great place to loose yourself in beautiful collectables that have stood the test of time. unique. antique. eclectic.
Location Centenary Road, Newcastle
centenaryantiques@hunterlink.net.au
www.centenarycentre.com.au
Phone +61 2 4926 4547
