Royal Newcastle

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Named after Eucalyptus pilularis, the Blackbutt tree, bushwalkers can take any of nine trails in this nature-filled reserve. The popular walks include the 1.5-kilometer Rainforest Walk, which passes by a natural creek and a gully, as well as the 1.6-kilometer Forest Way Walk, which gives walkers a unique viewpoint of the entire reserve, passing through both wet and dry forests. While taking these walks, you might see some multi-award winning wildlife exhibits with signages that teach visitors about the species they’ve observed. #blackbuttreserve #newcastle Source: http://royalnewcastle.com.au/three-rewarding-newcastle-bushwalks/ (at Blackbutt Reserve)

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Initially used to hitch horses, little was known about who the Maitland’s little black boy statue until 2009. Then, American writer Waymon Lefall revealed the statue’s identity – Jocko Graves, who was 12 when he joined the American revolutionary war. When General George Washington realized his horses could not cross the Delaware River, Jocko held the horses and waited for Washington’s regimen to return. Jocko never let go of the reins even as he froze to death. His sacrifice led the troop to victory, and he was eventually honoured with the statue’s erection. Source: http://royalnewcastle.com.au/7-historical-facts-never-knew-maitland/ #maitlandnsw #littleblackboystatue #historicalfactsaboutMaitland

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Did you know that Newcastle is home to Australia's easiest pick-up? "Fanny’s Nightclub, which Ralph Magazine named the ‘The Easiest Place to Pick Up in Australia’ in 2005." That and a 6 more of the things you probably did know about Newcastle when you click here: http://royalnewcastle.com.au/7-things-probably-didnt-know-newcastle/ #fannysnightclub #newcastlensw #thingsaboutnewcastle (at Fannys)

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Lake Macquarie is the largest permanent coastal saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere. It is the primary fishing harbour of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie also offers productive nighttime fishing conditions, as well as during the day when the weather conditions are right. 📷 http://royalnewcastle.com.au/best-fishing-spots-around-newcastle/ #lakemacquarie #royalnewcastle #bestfishingspots (at Lake Macquarie)