NEWCASTLE: Australia's Surf City | Ultimate World Cruise | Ep.36 BZ Travel

[@Glenn-ei3xp]

It’s easy to see why Australia ranks so high on quality of life index. It’s a fantastic place to raise a family.

[@pattieb8214]

This is a lovely beach. I'm so glad you two are adventurers, and set out to explore on your own. Thank you for taking us along.

[@bztravel]

Thanks for the kind words! We're thrilled to share our adventures with you,

[@gregtheshark]

Great view of my city Newcastle. It really is a great friendly and liveable city, pretty safe, great climate year round. Unfortunately with the weather being warm, you did not venture just a little further south from the Bogey Hole to the Anzac Memorial Walk, one of the real city highlights. If you had more time, a trip up to the vineyards (40 minutes) or whale watching at Nelson Bay (60 minutes). Also plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants around the harbour and beaches. Well worth a return visit without the Sydney crowds

[@rayandjotravels]

We are so enjoying following yous on your trip. Great stuff.

[@fordprefect80]

Lived in Newcastle my whole life but it's the first time I've heard it called the "Surf City Down Under". Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@rachelcamm4990]

That water looks so beautiful 🥰

[@cathypowell7254]

Absolutely beautiful. That water is so blue. 🏝

[@bettyditillo1425]

Your videos are truly a gift. They give a real view of what the world cruise is like. Thank you so much for doing them and for doing them so well. They would make a good documentary film. I wish I was on the cruise. Everything about it is right up my ally. Maybe someday.❤️

[@kc9music]

Newcastle local here: the walk you referred to at 4:12 was not the ANZAC Walk that the guide suggested to you. The walk you pointed out is a walk you can’t do at the moment that connects the beach to King Edward Park. The pool you went to just reopened in December. It was ocean baths. Newcastle is a regional city but it feels like a small town because you can usually meet someone who knows someone else. Shame you couldn’t get to stuff further out like Blackbutt Reserve.

[@Lets_walk_Moscow]

Wonderful walk along the coast 😊

[@doubledee9675]

I used do quite a bit of work at Newcastle. Around the old city centre and beach, it really is a very attractive part of the world (not so as you venture inland around to industrial area) and the beach is so close by. What you seem to have missed is the Anglican Cathedral, high on the hill just above the city. It's a steepish climb, steep enough to warrant some steps in the footpath, but once you're there, the view is fantastic - east over the Pacific, north along the long line of Stockton Beach, the river mouth and old city below you and then inland past the factories to residential areas. The Cathedral is worth a visit also, designed by a leading architect in ecclesiastic buildings, and with a very well finished interior.

[@bztravel]

We enjoyed Newcastle, the Cathedral looked that will be interesting to visit but climbing the hill in the heat of the day and with recent knee surgery discourage us.

[@doubledee9675]

​@@bztravel Understood. If you're back there and have driven, there's plenty of space to park in the Cathedral grounds. Hope your recovery goes well.

[@tacitdionysus3220]

Great clip of a city that gets less attention than it deserves. Formerly a steel city, it has become increasingly gentrified since the large steelworks closed in 1999. The port is on the Hunter River which extends westwards into the broad and pretty Hunter Valley. Its main attractions are its numerous and gorgeous vineyards and wineries. Less picturesque are the occasional gigantic open cut coal mines with trains constantly transporting export coal to the port. If you see military jets flying around they're probably F-35s from the combined Newcastle Airport / RAAF Base Williamtown not far to the north. For the history buffs, Fort Scratchley (not far from the city centre) is famous for engaging Japanese submarine I-21 offshore in May 1942. 34 shells from the I-21's deck gun hit around the city area but did little damage. Within minutes of Fort Scratchley opening fire, the shelling ceased and the submarine escaped. It was one of a group of five large submarines, carrying midget submarines and reconnaissance floatplanes that attacked Sydney, Newcastle and coastal shipping around that time.

[@bztravel]

Wow, thanks for sharing such rich details about Newcastle and its vibrant history! Your insight truly highlights why Newcastle deserves more attention and appreciation. Thanks for being a part of our journey and for adding such value to our exploration of Newcastle

[@tacitdionysus3220]

@@bztravel My pleasure. Have a great trip.

[@dboutier5636]

Looks like you had a very relaxing day. You look sharp in your new hat. In the 90s a cool day in Texas. Stay safe.

[@traceymoore6679]

That hat suits you perfectly. You look like a true Aussie. ❤ your favourite Aussie follower 🦘

[@bztravel]

Getting the 'true Aussie' seal of approval means a lot, especially when it comes from our favourite Aussie follower!

[@herenow6953]

Wow I had no idea - when I was in Oz (ok 30 years ago) I remember Newcastle's reputation was as an industrial / coal town, and literally only stopped there in the middle of the night on a bus - I think in those years though, it's probs changed a lot and I expect that ship full of coal was going to China...the worlds manufacturing hub where green isn't an issue... handy that eh?! Glad you had a good day - and how nice to go back to the ship and have a swim and relax - here's to the next stop!

[@coryruiz3792]

You are absolutely adorable! I love that you’re wearing shorts. And the hat you picked out is perfect!

[@bztravel]

Thank you! 😄

[@livenbelieve4819]

Thanks for your great videos! Lisa

[@bztravel]

Hey Lisa, you just made our day! 😊

[@LynnDavis-ln3bx]

Thanks much for sharing 🌟🥂🌟

[@bztravel]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@WilliamHenryAlbert]

Great video and very informative. Thank you.

[@bztravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coliescher]

Your new hat looks fantastic on you!

[@ladybug16421]

Very good video, you are informative and entertaining🤗

[@bztravel]

Aw, thank you so much! 🤗 We've got plenty more coming your way!

[@SusanCroce]

on a hot day l would take people to Blackbutt Reserve

[@robynblanch3809]

I live between Sydney and Newcastle. Have you met Phase 2 on the Cruise Ship..

[@bztravel]

That's such a fantastic location to live in! Yes, we had the pleasure of meeting Mike and Nancy from Phase 2 on the cruise ship. They're absolutely wonderful people. Thanks for following along on our journey!

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Australia has lots of rock pools and swimming pools at beaches.

[@robynblanch3809]

Hi.. I'm watching you on my television 📺

[@victoriafenton2926]

Is the water warm?

[@bztravel]

Beautiful coral reef with perfectly clear waters in a warm bathtub like temperature. That big swimming pool with the ocean water flowing through it is quite warm too!

[@partypiano0729]

Usually around 19c