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Experience a piece of Newcastle history at the newly opened Honeysuckle Hotel, down on Lee Wharf. With a great view of a working port, a fantastic atmosphere and great food, it’s definitely worth the visit. And if you’re a beer lover like me, you’ll love the beers on tap.

I think the best feature is that there’s plenty of space to pull up a few chairs with your friends, and soak up all that encapsulates Newcastle – right on the harbour.

Check it out this weekend and decide for yourself what you love most about this new Newcastle treasure!

Ok, set the date – Saturday 23^rd October, 2010.
Now who wants some FREE TICKETS to Fat as Butter? We have 10 tickets up for grabs!

It’s simple: click ‘like’ on the Visit Hunter Facebook page, grab a slab of butter and get creative!

The entrants with the most creative designs win!

Stay tuned for more information on the Visit Hunter website www.visithunter.com.au on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Visit-Hunter/134029073300661 and Twitter http://twitter.com/VisitTheHunter

Congrats to Newcastle in celebrating the first home porting of a cruise ship in the city!

Home porting of cruise ships has been on the Newcastle agenda for some time now, and it has finally become a reality.

The P&O Pacific Sun will depart Newcastle , heading for Noumea at 4pm today.

So if you’re near the Newcastle Foreshore, soak up the sun, wave bon voyage and witness a first for Newcastle.

Mark Richards is one of those blokes that you could walk up to at a bar and ‘have a good old yarn’. He may even buy you a beer!

This 4 time surfing world champ is a living legend in the Newcastle area. For all those beach lovers and surf supporters out there, Mark is a true inspiration to aspiring young local surfers who want to brave the big waves like their idol.

Check out some info on Mark at our website: http://www.visithunter.com.au/Static/My%20Hunter/

It seems people are flocking to the Newcastle Civic Theatre for some good old fashioned theatre productions.

This grand historic theatre was built in the art deco style of the 1920s and truly is a Newcastle icon. A stunning grand marble foyer, staircase and terrazzo balcony, adorned with a sparkling chandelier, makes for an unforgettable night at the theatre.

Musicals, dance, drama, comedy, cabaret and even children’s shows complete the diverse and colourful program.

So roll up, roll up for what’s in store next:

- Stop stewing and get to The Newcastle Civic Theatre for Wombat Stew! Mon 16 Aug.
- A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Don’t miss out on this modern classic play. Fri 20 Aug.
- Don’t be a fool! See Shakespeare’s Fools instead. See the fools from 27 Aug to 11 Sep.

What is it about fire that is so attractive to the eye?

Fire represents passion, knowledge and warmth, and carries with it images of cosy fireplaces, with a couple curled up by a crackling fire drinking a good drop of Hunter Shiraz.

Well, the fire this time is a little off this picture perfect image; it’s the bonfire that will be blazing away in Newcastle’s Foreshore Park on Saturday 7 August from 7pm.

Come down and raise some money for the Salvos and St Vinnies.

Go to   http://www.newcastlesbiggestbonfire.com/ for more info.

See you there!