Good morning, Newcastle. Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. I hope you have had a great start to your week.

Table of Contents

• Eats

• Events

• Activities

• Miscellaneous

Quick hits

Eats

Local Gem

Some of you may have picked up, I love Japanese Food. I am constantly on a mission to find places that live up to the quality of the food in Japan. This is why this weeks local gem is Natu Sushi.

After seeing Bitemenewy’s video on Instagram, I knew I had to try it. Overall, the food was great. They served all Japanese classics, such as katsu curry, Ramen, and even Australian-style sushi.

Definitely recommend. Located at Hilltop plaza, 1/226 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290

Openings

Monte Newcastle

Tucked underneath Little National Hotel, serving an all-day dining menu and baked treats. Shop 1/42 Honeysuckle Dr.

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Events

Thursday 24 October

Friday 25 October

Saturday 26 October

Sunday 27 October

Activities

Families

Halloween Kids Disco - Club Kotara | October 26 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Kids disco dancing, jumping castle, face painting, haunted house ($5 unlimited entry wristband) and games and prizes for the best costumes on the day! More info

Edgeworth Trains - 27 October, 12:30-3:30, Velinda Street, Edgeworth

Ride on a miniature train. Lake Macquarie Live Steam Locomotive Society hosts monthly public ride days.

Oktoberfest Family Fest 2024 - Caves Coastal | October 26 2:00pm– 11:45pm

German brews, delicious food, market stalls, roving performers, live music, kids’ activities & more. More info

Mayfield Day - Webb Park, Mayfield | 26 October from 10am

Mayfield Day is back in town this October! Mayfield BIA are excited to present this FREE family fun day for the third year in a row!

Reclaim the Night 2024 - Warners Bay Rotunda, The Esplanade, Warners Bay | 25 October 5:30pm

A free BBQ with Warners Bay Girl Guides will be offered along with live music by Teasha and Mari. This family friendly event will also have giveaways, lawn games and access to support services.

Adults

The ACT Newcastle - Earp Distilling Co | 25 October 6:00pm

One evening, one centralised 360 stage, 5 acts of similar genres, converge for one night of intimate performances. Get tickets

West Walk - The Lock Up, 90 Hunter St | 26 October from 11:00am
A collaboration between Newcastle West’s leading contemporary independent art galleries. Find out more 

Gin and Jazz - Customs House Hotel | October 26 From 11am

Taking over the Customs House beer garden for a day of Gin and Jazz, the Earp Distilling Co team will be pouring their full range of gins all day on Saturday October 26.

Oktoberfest @ The Lot | 27 October 11:00am - 6:00pm

The Lot will be dishing out some authentic German fare including smoked pork knuckles and the classics currywurst & bratwurst. More info

Do you have an event for me to include? - Reply to this email and let me know the details and I will add it.

Miscellaneous

Perfect picnics

For some locals, the Hickson Street Lookout may not be much of a secret, but I should share it just in case. This spot is one of my favourite picnic/relaxation spots in Newcastle. Located just off the track where Merewether meets Glenrock State Conservation Area. To get there, park the car and follow the track to reveal a secluded patch of grass overlooking the sea views of Burwood Beach. The only thing that spoiled this beautiful view was the curious bush turkeys. Got a spot you want to share? Let me know by replying to this email.

Newcastle real estate

After last week’s feature, I thought I would share another crazy Newcastle house sale. A three-bedroom, one-bathroom weatherboard house on 1005 square metres has sold for $1.9 million. The house located at 192 St James Road Lambton had an auction guide of $1.5 million.