Guidebook for Cardiff South
Food Scene
Great food ..breakfast , lunch and dinner ! Great selection .. Even better scenery, looking over Lake Macquarie
7 locals recommend
Canon Food, Bar And Espresso
460 The EsplanadeGreat food ..breakfast , lunch and dinner ! Great selection .. Even better scenery, looking over Lake Macquarie
Upstairs casual bar with bar snacks amazing cocktails plus beside the bar is ala carte restaurant . Downstairs on Boardwalk is cafe with $10 pizza's and takeaway. Literally right on the beach !
107 locals recommend
Merewether Surfhouse
5 Henderson ParadeUpstairs casual bar with bar snacks amazing cocktails plus beside the bar is ala carte restaurant . Downstairs on Boardwalk is cafe with $10 pizza's and takeaway. Literally right on the beach !
Great coffee, cheap breakfast options and takeaway food ! Overlook beautiful Redhead Beach .
54 locals recommend
Redhead Beach
Great coffee, cheap breakfast options and takeaway food ! Overlook beautiful Redhead Beach .
This is a very unique place , everything locally made. From Tumeric lattes to sugar/ gluten free and paleo sweet treats. This quaint coffee shop / cafe is worth a visit for the health focused guests. Breakfast and Lunch options .
Mama-P Health Foods
142 Pacific HwyThis is a very unique place , everything locally made. From Tumeric lattes to sugar/ gluten free and paleo sweet treats. This quaint coffee shop / cafe is worth a visit for the health focused guests. Breakfast and Lunch options .
Casual dining ..$12.00 meals at night , looking over beautiful Lake Macquarie
6 locals recommend
Valentine Bowling Club
17A Valentine CresCasual dining ..$12.00 meals at night , looking over beautiful Lake Macquarie
Drinks & Nightlife
Honeysuckle Hotel
Honeysuckle DriveGreat food , view and live music !
FogHorn Brewhouse
218 King StCasual dining , live music and brewery ..great vibe !!
Sightseeing
Lovely walk and amazing views of Newcastle's harbour and Stockton beach
84 locals recommend
Nobbys Lighthouse
Lovely walk and amazing views of Newcastle's harbour and Stockton beach
Walkway and cycleways on edge of Lake Macquarie.. Cafes and restaurants opposite. Kayaks and bike hire available.
In the summer months take a rug and picnic as they have live music in the podium.. Great way to see a fabulous sunset !
15 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie
Walkway and cycleways on edge of Lake Macquarie.. Cafes and restaurants opposite. Kayaks and bike hire available.
In the summer months take a rug and picnic as they have live music in the podium.. Great way to see a fabulous sunset !
Just be reopened ! Worth the walk down from Shortland esplanade and go for a dip in to this purpose built swimming hole...
69 locals recommend
Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeJust be reopened ! Worth the walk down from Shortland esplanade and go for a dip in to this purpose built swimming hole...
Nice easy day trip .. Visit the mariner, do a dolphin watch cruise or just lay on one of the beautiful beaches ..
94 locals recommend
Nelson Bay
Nice easy day trip .. Visit the mariner, do a dolphin watch cruise or just lay on one of the beautiful beaches ..
Just past Nelsons Bay is Shoal Bay .. Great fish and chips ! If your feeling energetic walk up to Tomaree lookout ..amazing !!
55 locals recommend
Tomaree National Park
Just past Nelsons Bay is Shoal Bay .. Great fish and chips ! If your feeling energetic walk up to Tomaree lookout ..amazing !!
Parks & Nature
Lovely place to get up close and personal to some of our unique Aussie friends !! It's free too ...also great place for a picnic..
147 locals recommend
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveLovely place to get up close and personal to some of our unique Aussie friends !! It's free too ...also great place for a picnic..
This is a fabulous walkway and cycleway .. You can go from Adamstown to Belmont and back. Approx. 30km return trip
57 locals recommend
Fernleigh Track
Bailey StreetThis is a fabulous walkway and cycleway .. You can go from Adamstown to Belmont and back. Approx. 30km return trip
Arts & Culture
Worth a visit to this Newcastle 's historic site ...views are spectacular too.
103 locals recommend
Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdWorth a visit to this Newcastle 's historic site ...views are spectacular too.
Museums are always full of fun and interesting stuff ! Great rainy day activity..
102 locals recommend
Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop WayMuseums are always full of fun and interesting stuff ! Great rainy day activity..
Shopping
Has it all and more ! Movies , food hall , restaurants and bowling alleys !!
132 locals recommend
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StHas it all and more ! Movies , food hall , restaurants and bowling alleys !!
If you are a shopaholic this place is for you .. Movies and rooftop terrace with fabulous restaurants..
107 locals recommend
Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveIf you are a shopaholic this place is for you .. Movies and rooftop terrace with fabulous restaurants..
Essentials
24 hour self service laundry mat .. We have used this many times , very affordable !
Jesmond Executive Villas
189 Newcastle Rd24 hour self service laundry mat .. We have used this many times , very affordable !
3 minute drive ... Food shopping and essentials ..Aldi , Woolworths, BWS ( liquor ) and Bakers Delight.
Cardiff Shopping Centre
36 Macquarie Rd3 minute drive ... Food shopping and essentials ..Aldi , Woolworths, BWS ( liquor ) and Bakers Delight.