Guidebook for Carrington
Food Scene
Fantastic independent bakery. Both family and pet friendly \, we recommend the Almond Croissants warmed up and the fruit loaf. Yum!
29 locals recommend
Baked Uprising
21 Downie StFantastic independent bakery. Both family and pet friendly \, we recommend the Almond Croissants warmed up and the fruit loaf. Yum!
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11 Steel StDelicious and cheap authentic mexican lunches and dinners.
Carrington institution with great coffee and really affordable food. Open daily until 3pm.
Ground Up Espresso
120 Young StCarrington institution with great coffee and really affordable food. Open daily until 3pm.
Throsby Street Providore
18 Throsby StreetGreat local deli
Hole in the wall cafe serving great coffee amongst the industrial sheds of Wickham.
6 locals recommend
Dark Horse Espresso
26 Greenway StHole in the wall cafe serving great coffee amongst the industrial sheds of Wickham.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great traditional local pub with delicious food options. Highly recommended for sitting outside on a summers afternoon or evening.
The Criterion Hotel
81 Bourke StreetGreat traditional local pub with delicious food options. Highly recommended for sitting outside on a summers afternoon or evening.
Bar, award winning restaurant (Sydney food guide) and check out Jazz nights on a Thursday night.
7 locals recommend
Carrington Place
132 Young StBar, award winning restaurant (Sydney food guide) and check out Jazz nights on a Thursday night.
Great food, craft beers and cocktails. Also hosts many events like a monthly sunday artists market (impossible markets), exhibitions and more. Has a record store backing onto it which is also great.
40 locals recommend
The Edwards
148 Parry StreetGreat food, craft beers and cocktails. Also hosts many events like a monthly sunday artists market (impossible markets), exhibitions and more. Has a record store backing onto it which is also great.
Another great local pub. Fun fact this one is owned by former contestants of "The Block" TV show.
12 locals recommend
Maryville Tavern
71 Lewis StAnother great local pub. Fun fact this one is owned by former contestants of "The Block" TV show.
Arts & Culture
The Lock-Up
90 Hunter StFantastic contemporary arts space in the grounds of a historic Gaol.
Shopping
Fantastic independent store specialising in ceramics, books and plants. So many amazing plants!
High Swan Dive
178 King StFantastic independent store specialising in ceramics, books and plants. So many amazing plants!
Pappa Sven
33 Union StScandinavian homewares.
Parks & Nature
Amazing walking and hiking trails right in the city. Only accessible on foot or bike. Walk down the hilly track (15mins) for uncrowded surfing. Fantastic spot for a picnic.
68 locals recommend
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackAmazing walking and hiking trails right in the city. Only accessible on foot or bike. Walk down the hilly track (15mins) for uncrowded surfing. Fantastic spot for a picnic.
Suprisingly beautiful wetlands and farmland take up most of Kooragang island while the remaining area makes up the worlds largest coal port.
Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project
Schoolhouse RoadSuprisingly beautiful wetlands and farmland take up most of Kooragang island while the remaining area makes up the worlds largest coal port.
Merewether Beach
Famous national surfing reserve. Home to Surfest
32km of amazing sand dunes. Accessible for walking, quad bikes, horses or 4wd's.
45 locals recommend
Stockton Beach
32km of amazing sand dunes. Accessible for walking, quad bikes, horses or 4wd's.
Sightseeing
Watch famous Newcastle scenes play out on Newcastle harbour as ships and tug boats go about their daily activities alongside the bars and restaurants of Honeysuckle and the foreshore.
61 locals recommend
Honeysuckle Hotel
Honeysuckle DriveWatch famous Newcastle scenes play out on Newcastle harbour as ships and tug boats go about their daily activities alongside the bars and restaurants of Honeysuckle and the foreshore.
Getting Around
Hamilton Station
Trains to Sydney and the central coast.