Newcastle – Seek Off Beat

From its fantastic beaches to the vibrant city culture, Newcastle is anything but ordinary! There’s a diverse range of activities and ways to immerse yourself in the city’s rich heritage and electric atmosphere. Newcastle truly is an unexpected feast for the senses!

Since they first opened their doors in 2019, Earp Distilling Co. is a haven for locals and tourists alike, gathering to sip on perfectly handcrafted G&T’s. You can even create your own blend, plus there is also a range of other spirits from vodka to limoncello and rum which can all be found this unique distillery, located in the harbourside suburb of Carrington.

All that mixing will no doubt work up an appetite and Newcastle has plenty of tasty culinary offerings to suit your mood – from gourmet fine dining to casual cafes. Âpé Yakitori Bar on Newcastle’s honeysuckle wharf, specialises in Nikkei cuisine which is a delicious fusion of Japanese and South American flavours, resulting in a truly unique dining experience. Âpé means fire in the Ainu language the indigenous people of Hokkaido and the Northern Islands of Japan, which us why here, they celebrate the art of grilling and cooking over flames.

For your perfect home away from home, QT Newcastle is the ultimate in luxury and the coolest place to stay in town! Housed in an iconic, heritage-listed building, the hotel is now a stunning, modern and luxe space the with all the amenities you could ever need. The rooftop at the QT boasts ocean and city views, which makes it the ideal location to enjoy an expertly created cocktail while soaking up the magnetic coastlines and shimmering shores of this great boutique city!

For more information on these places, we visited and to find your own unique locations head to visitnewcastle.com.au/seek-off-beat.

FOR MORE INFO
Visit Newcastle
@citynewcastle.au
visitnewcastle.com.au

Earp Distilling Co
@earpdistillingco
earpdistillingco.com

Âpé Yakitori Bar 
@ape_yakitoribar
apeyakitoribar.com.au

QT Newcastle
@qtnewcastle
qthotels.com/newcastle