Our coast
Newcastle's beaches and coastline are some of the city's greatest assets. It is an area that is increasingly being recognised at local, national and international levels for its beauty, environmental values, recreational opportunities and diverse range of activities.
Our beaches receive in excess of two million visits per year and are a hub of community activities and the venue for a range of experiences. Newcastle’s beaches and coastal facilities are a vital part of the city’s culture.
What people use the beach for today and the ‘beach experience’ residents and visitors to the city are looking for has changed. The experiences people are seeking are many and varied. The community now wants to do a variety of sports and activities along the beach that range from the more traditional activities like surfing and swimming through to walking along Bathers Way, having coffee, doing an exercise class, or attending a function at a surf club. As the community’s ‘experience of the beach’ has changed and become more diverse, Newcastle’s coastal facilities, buildings, programs and service provision needs to change.
The City of Newcastle in partnership with the NSW Government through the Crown Lands division and Hunter Surf Life Saving all have roles and responsibilities in maintaining, using and promoting coastal assets. Together they initiated the Newcastle coastal revitalisation project to develop a long term management strategy for our coastline.
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000
