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The Obelisk — Attraction in Newcastle-Maitland

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The Obelisk
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Nearby attractions
King Edward Park
Reserve Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
King Edward Park Playground
York Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church St, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Bogey Hole
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Newcastle Memorial Walk
24 Memorial Dr, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
South Newcastle Beach Skate Park
South Newcastle Beach, Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Newcastle Beach
New South Wales, Australia
Newcastle Civic Park
King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Civic Theatre Newcastle
375 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Nearby restaurants
Susuru
140 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Bartholomew's
145 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Bolton Street Pantry
45 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Napoli Centrale
173 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
The Lucky Hotel
237 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
OHMYPAPA
169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Bocados Spanish Kitchen
25 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Betty's Burgers
11 Perkins St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Rustica Newcastle Beach
Unit 2/1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
The Humble thai restaurant
27 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Nearby hotels
The Grand Hotel
32 Church St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
QT Newcastle
185 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
The Crown & Anchor Hotel
189 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Novotel Newcastle Beach
5 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Crown on Darby
101 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Crystalbrook Kingsley
282 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
YHA Newcastle Beach
30 Pacific Street, Cnr King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
111 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Arena 77
77 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Rydges Newcastle
Wharf Rd &, Merewether St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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The Obelisk

Wolfe St, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia
4.5(163)
Open until 12:00 AM
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attractions: King Edward Park, King Edward Park Playground, Christ Church Cathedral, Bogey Hole, Newcastle Memorial Walk, Newcastle Art Gallery, South Newcastle Beach Skate Park, Newcastle Beach, Newcastle Civic Park, Civic Theatre Newcastle, restaurants: Susuru, Bartholomew's, Bolton Street Pantry, Napoli Centrale, The Lucky Hotel, OHMYPAPA, Bocados Spanish Kitchen, Betty's Burgers, Rustica Newcastle Beach, The Humble thai restaurant
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+61 2 4974 2000
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newcastle.nsw.gov.au
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Nearby attractions of The Obelisk

King Edward Park

King Edward Park Playground

Christ Church Cathedral

Bogey Hole

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Newcastle Art Gallery

South Newcastle Beach Skate Park

Newcastle Beach

Newcastle Civic Park

Civic Theatre Newcastle

King Edward Park

King Edward Park

4.7

(364)

Closed
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King Edward Park Playground

King Edward Park Playground

4.5

(74)

Open 24 hours
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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

4.7

(286)

Closed
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Bogey Hole

Bogey Hole

4.7

(479)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of The Obelisk

Susuru

Bartholomew's

Bolton Street Pantry

Napoli Centrale

The Lucky Hotel

OHMYPAPA

Bocados Spanish Kitchen

Betty's Burgers

Rustica Newcastle Beach

The Humble thai restaurant

Susuru

Susuru

4.2

(621)

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Bartholomew's

Bartholomew's

4.5

(370)

$$

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Bolton Street Pantry

Bolton Street Pantry

4.5

(257)

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Napoli Centrale

Napoli Centrale

4.3

(523)

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4.5
(163)
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4.0
21w

The Obelisk is a historical monument with stunning views. Here's a genuine review based on existing feedback:

Rating: 4.2/5 stars

Highlights:

Breathtaking Views: The Obelisk offers panoramic views of the city and ocean, making it a great spot for photography and taking in the scenery. Historical Significance: This monument is a significant part of the city's history, being the site of the first water reservoir. Scenic Walks: The walk up to The Obelisk is scenic, although it can be a bit of a stiff climb from the CBD.

Improvements Needed:

Signage: Some visitors have noted that signage could be improved to provide more context and information about the monument. Seating and Shade: There is limited seating and shade, which can make it uncomfortable for visitors who want to linger.

Overall Experience:

The Obelisk is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or scenic views. While there are some areas for improvement, the views and historical significance make it a worthwhile visit.

Tips:

Plan Your Visit: Be prepared for a bit of a climb, and consider visiting during cooler parts of the day. Take Your Camera: The views are stunning, so don't forget your camera. Learn About the History: Take some time to learn about the history and significance of The Obelisk to enhance...

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4.0
7y

Limited parking, so make sure you get there early for an event. It's a great place to go for a quiet time under the stars or a picnic. Take mosquitoe repellent. Stay on the mail road while driving and its one way all the way down past the park. It's a nice place to explore if you want to kill some time or even go for a run uphill without the stairs killing your knees. Can get really hot during the day. Take chairs or a...

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4.0
2y

A little bit of history on the Great Northern Walk. Work a peek if you're happening by, I wouldn't go too far out of my way. Nice view from the top.

The site of Newcastle's first windmill, the site now has medley of plaques about infrastructure. The water board has taken a keen interest, with a map pointing to various water landmarks.

Nice little hike up a hill, probably a 5-10 minute visit for...

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