Transport

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an ulimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of all other world countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian government's department of home affairs: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/lega/lega/form/immi-faqs/what-visa-do-i-need-to-visit-australia

Newcastle's coastal location generally means a rather humid climate. Air and ocean temperatures are the warmest during late March, early April and September. If you are looking to avoid holiday crowds, visit in March as there will be no school holidays visitors.

Newcastle's public transport network is extensive and consists of buses and ferries. There are numerous ticket types to choose from. There are timed tickets, Travel passes, Excursion tickets, Concession travel tickets and ferry tickets. Most tickets can be used on both buses and ferries. Tickets can be bought from the bus driver, CityRail, at the stations, and from ticket agents. Note that not all ticket types are available at all outlets.

Uber and Didi operate in Newcastle. You can book a taxi by calling a taxi company. At night secure taxi ranks can be found on the corner of King and Steel Streets and on the Wharf Road. 13Cabs: Operating 24 hours a day

230V / 50Hz Plug type I (Used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and others)