Beaches & baths
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Beaches
Newcastle has a reputation for being one of the best surfing locations in Australia. Surfing, body boarding and swimming are very popular activities.
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Lifeguard patrols
Council employed professional lifeguards are responsible for almost all patrols, excluding Sunday patrols during the Surf Life Saving season when Surf Club members provide voluntary patrols.
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Beach conditions
Newcastle has a reputation for being one of the best surfing locations in Australia. Surfing, body boarding and swimming are very popular activities.
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Surf Clubs
There are six Surf Clubs in the Newcastle City Council area coordinated by Hunter Surf Lifesaving
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Ocean Baths
Newcastle Ocean Baths and Merewether Baths have a long history as popular swimming spots
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Nobbys Headland
Everyone is now able to enjoy the sweeping views of city and Pacific Ocean from Nobbys Headland. The Nobbys Lighthouse grounds will be available for free public access on the first and third Sunday of each month between 10am and 4pm.
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Clean Beach awards
Newcastle beaches took out every category at the regional Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach awards.