Moving to Newcastle

[Erik]

G'day folks

 

Well, I finally had the courage to apply for a new job and to my surprise got it.

So after almost 4 years in Adelaide, we will be moving to Newcastle at the end of July. We will drive up with a 4 and 2 year old (AHHHHHHHH!).

 

At this stage I would appreciate any advise and tips regarding Newcastle.

 

Thanks, guys.

Erik

[Nev]

Hi Erik 

 

I have made a few trips to Newcastle but not an expert, it is a nice place though :)

 

I have work take me there for a day or 2 every couple of months

[Otto]

Visited there a few weeks ago again, looks good. But as in anyplace, there are good bits and bad bits. There are some SA'ns in Belmont south of it, even a very good SA pastor. Very different to Adelaide though. The people are very different in my experience. I find in many ways the South Australians closer to the South Africans.

[footloosecx]

Hi, I live on the Central Coast and go to Newcastle quite often for fun. It's a great place and if you are looking for a place to stay away from the city  then check out Maitland, Metford and Ashtonfield. There are good schools in the area, a huge new shopping centre under construction  and also an efficient train line. Cheers

[Erik]

On 7/28/2017 at 11:18 PM, footloosecx said:

Hi, I live on the Central Coast and go to Newcastle quite often for fun. It's a great place and if you are looking for a place to stay away from the city  then check out Maitland, Metford and Ashtonfield. There are good schools in the area, a huge new shopping centre under construction  and also an efficient train line. Cheers

We ended up in Thornton (East Maitland)