Newcastle Airport adds Sunshine Coast to destination list
The Hunter Region, Central Coast and Northern NSW will have direct access to one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations from 4 January, when local airline Fly Pelican, commences flights to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Read MoreNew direct flights between Canberra and Newcastle
Newcastle Airport is excited to announce a new direct service between Canberra and Newcastle, commencing 20 November.
Read More$9 million Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary opens its doors
Environment Minister Matt Kean MP joined Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer on 25 September to officially open the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, with the gates opened to the general public on 26 September.
Read MoreA Stronger, United, Sustainable, Voice for Hunter Valley Wine Country
On 16 September in a monumental move that will see enormous potential unlocked for local tourism operators in Australia’s most visited wine region, Cessnock City Council (CCC) approved the formation of a Joint Tourism Services Agreement between the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA).
Read MoreHave your say on exciting plans for Maitland, including a 4 Star Maitland Gaol Hotel
Two important plans for Maitland, as a visitor destination, and Maitland Gaol, are now on public exhibition after Council endorsed the draft plans.
Read MoreWheels turning on driverless vehicle trial
The first ever driverless vehicle to mix with traffic on Newcastle’s roads has started ferrying passengers along Wharf Road as part of a three-month trial.
Read MoreExperience Hunter – Reunite, Rediscover, Revitalise
With tourism and hospitality organisations, and towns themselves, suffering over the last few months, armed with the knowledge of travel restrictions lifting Out of the Square wanted to do their bit to help.
Read MoreJetstar returns to Newcastle Airport with Melbourne services recommencing from late June
Newcastle Airport is pleased to welcome back Jetstar flights from late June, with the region connected to Melbourne via services recommencing on 17 June.
Read MoreThe future of Singleton as a centre for sustainability, culture and tourism shaped in new plan
As well as offering the combination of city conveniences and a rural heartbeat with character-filled villages, Singleton is poised to be a leader in sustainability, post-mining land use and a diverse tourism centre with vibrant cultural spaces celebrating art, sport and culture according to the draft Singleton Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040 (LSPS), now on public exhibition.
Read MoreThe Station landscaping moves full steam ahead
Landscaping works around The Station are moving full steam ahead, with works started end of March.
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