Category: Newcastle
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Miss Porter’s House Newcastle Australia
Miss Porter’s House Built in 1909 by Herbert Porter for his new bride Florence, the Miss Porter’s House is a freestanding Edwardian terrace building. The Porters ran a business in Hunter Street, immediately behind the house. Herbert and Florence had two daughters, Ella, and Hazel, who lived in the house their whole lives. Unfortunately, Herbert… Read more
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Dudley Beach Fossilised Forest
Dudley Beach Fossilised Forest In addition to being a great beach, Dudley Beach has a rock platform containing a fossilised forest which is visible at low tide. The area contains the remnants of tree branches and stumps, which are all that remains of an ancient forest. Getting There Located south of Newcastle, Dudley Beach has… Read more
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Burwood Beach Mining Heritage
Burwood Beach Mining Heritage Located south of Merewether Ocean Baths, Burwood Beach is not only a great surfing beach, but has relics from the areas mining heritage. There are several ways to get to the beach, each with its own benefits. The Yuelarbah Track, which winds down a Flaggy Creek, is a great hike in… Read more