The 10 Best things to do in Newcastle, Australia - from my local bestie! When I was 16 my best friend Laura moved to Newcastle…. I was living in Sydney which was just a little over 2 hours away by car and I was devastated. (Pic of us together below from 2007). But as soon as I got my license I spent countless weekends at her place, walking distance to the beach. It was magical. We became closer than ever, and shared some great adventures in Newcastle. We explored a lot of places, and ...
