Middle Camp Beach — Attraction in New South Wales

Amazing spot to visit. Its a historic site on a way out of site with the place going into ruins. Coal was discovered and mined by the New Wallsend Company which bought up the land, built a jetty and opened the mine in 1873. The coastal location facilitated shipment and avoided the bar at the entrance to Lake Macquarie. The enterprise employed up to 100 men. Their cottages formed the basis of the township and still line the roadside. Approximately 1000 tons of coal a week was taken by horse-drawn skips from the mine to a loading chute on the jetty. Most of the chute has fallen to the sea after a fire devastation to the jetty and the surrounds. Its an amazing spot for a sunrise. Its approximately 1.5 hours drive from Sydney, so do your self a favour and check this site out before its...

On the way to Brisbane from Sydney, we planned to stay in Catherine Hill Bay for a rugby game in New Castle, my husband chose an AirBnB by this dog friendly beach, but however, not only did the filthy holiday house ($300 per night) disappoint us, but also the beach. An unfriendly local with a violent, unruly and unleashed (not a leash-free beach) dog had attacked and bit our 7 month old puppy, who was leashed, on his ear. The owners were irresponsible and apathetic towards puppy’s bleeding ear, he didn’t even say a sorry and had just walked away. I strongly advice visitors with young children or vunerable dogs to not visit this beach at all if you value their safety...

Probably one of the most photographed piers on the central coast! The beauty of this pier is rivalled only by the beautiful expanse of beach either side! Pristine clear waters, great space for families to picnic etc. Great parking and just minutes from the...