Kitchener Poppethead Reserve

It is located about 5 kilometres south  of Cessnock, Poppethead Reserve is a Regional Park.The site has the historic Poppet Head of the Aberdare Central Colliery at Kitchener. The dam is also a remnant of our mining history.

There are 2 walking trails and they allow you to view picturesque sites of the dam, wildlife, trees and more. One walk is 1.2Km around the dam and the other one is 5Km. 

St Paul's Anglican Church

This beautiful old church St Paul's is found in Stockton. A walk through the streets finds all sorts of old buildings.

Merewether Beach

Newcastle is known for its beautiful beaches. This shows Merewether Beach looking towards Bar Beach. Merewether Beach has ocean baths and an awesome restaurant upstairs in the old surf house and cafe style eating downstairs. The surf house is an awesome place to meet up with friends for a few drinks overlooking the beautiful ocean and afterwards a lovely meal in the surf house restaurant.
http://www.surfhouse.com.au 

Stockton Beach

A walk along Stockton Beach is a must at sunset. It is beautiful beach and lots of activity will keep you entertained.

Stockton

 A walk along the breakwater is a must when you visit Stockton.NSW. No only does it have good views towards Newcastle , it also has views of Stockton Beach. This beach is good for children because it isn't too rough. The breakwater is made up of huge block of concrete plus big holders of rock. Embedded in the wall you will also see old shipwrecks that ran aground in the Stockton area.

Looking towards Nobby's Beach in Newcastle. It also shows the moth of the Hunter River.

Gartleman's Wine and The Deck Cafe

 The Deck Cafe is along here and the food is great. My daughter and I had a cheese platter and coffee and it was lovely.This Cafe is in Lovedale along Lovedale Road.

http://www.gartelmann.com.au/Deck-Cafe

St Andrews Presbyterian Church

This beautiful old church is in Laman Street Newcastle.
A still along Laman street is very interesting as you have the Newcastle Art Gallery, The Regional Library, The Baptist Tabernacle Church and St Andrews Presbyterian Church. You also have views of the Town Hall and the old council chambers and Civic Park.

Baptist Tabernacle

A beautiful old church in Laman Street Newcastle.

Big Headphones

These big headphones are found in Darby Street Newcastle. They play music. The mural is in the same building complex.

Ossie the Mossie

Ossie the Mossie is a big Hexham Grey Mosquito. It is found at Hexham Bowling Club. If you  haven't seen one of these mosquitos you will not understand its significance. They are huge and the Mangrove Swamps at Hexham are their breeding grounds.

Newcastle Regional Library

A million stars to end violence- This is done to raise awareness about violence in todays society. These stars represent " Light, Courage and Hope."

It took my breath away when I walked in and saw this and I felt sick that we should have to do this today. The foyer of the library is an awesome place and these statues and so domineering but welcoming at the same time.

Murals at Stockton.NSW.

These photos show murals at Stockton in Newcastle NSW. You never know what you will find when you walk around the streets. Exploring is fun.

Paterson River

 Lostock Caravan Park is situated on this beautiful River.

 Above Brian on the Paterson River and below me on the Paterson River.

We went for a drive around Lostock along the paterson River and these are some of the views.

Lostock Dam

Lostock Dam Caravan Park is situated on the Paterson River in the Hunter Valley. The scenery here is magical and there is lots to do here. You can have a camp fire which is a must in winter. It isn't far to the beautiful Barrington Tops from the park.

Barrington Tops

We went up here last weekend and saw the snow with the Maitland 4x4Club. It was so cold. We stopped at Gundy fir a coffee and toilet stop. What a cute little town. 

Old church

This old church had been renovated and hired out by the council these days. Such a pity not a lot of people go to church these days. This one is found at Paxton. 

Elllalong Church

This old church is no longer in use. The old wooden churches of this era are unique and so interesting. 

Churches

This church is no longer in use as a church. It is the typical shape and size of many old ones in the Hunter. This one is at Paxton. 

Kurri Kurri Murals

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Heddon Greta Speedway

Weston Masonic Hall

Kurri Kurri

Weston Primary School