Recreation
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Blackbutt Reserve
Blackbutt Reserve provides nature trails, wildlife exhibits, children’s playgrounds and recreational facilities.
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Beaches & baths
Newcastle is home to beautiful beaches which are famous amongst surfers and enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
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Swimming centres
The City of Newcastle five Swimming Centres available for daily use for up to 40 weeks of the year.
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Water safety
Swim between the flags when at the beach and never swim alone
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Parks & playgrounds
Council maintains more than 345 parks that offer a variety of settings from more formal gardens to parklands, natural bushland and sportsgrounds.
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Skate parks
Newcastle offers ten skate parks. Skate Parks provide young people with a custom built facility to improve their skills in a safe environment.
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Sport
Get active and play sport - Newcastle boasts some 345 parks, which include 146 playing fields, 60 tennis courts, 87 netball courts, and 103 playgrounds.
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Art & culture
Newcastle has a thriving arts scene, where creative pursuits are encouraged and artistic flair is celebrated. With more artists per capita than any other city in Australia, art galleries are plentiful
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Walks & cycling
There are easy walking trails and cycling paths in the Newcastle area for you to explore and enjoy.
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Recreation Planning
Recreation planning is a people-oriented process that brings together information about the rational allocation of recreation and sport resources to meet the present and future requirements of the community.
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Virtual tours
Virtual tours of different locations around Newcastle.