I actually drove up to newcastle tonight to go see a friend. I must admit I hate the fucking town. Its like a country town that has had the Fab 5 fly through and shit on a couple of buildings here and there.
Its dead, and if you dont have a car you would be stuffed i reckon. But I have to admit, there seems to be alot of development around the bay area, or docks or whatever.
It looks very much like Finger Wharf (sydney) style or Pyrmont and i think its turning up nice.
We actually stopped to get some take away coffees, but after ordering inside the place looked nice. it was old, but had comfy lounges, funky music a pool table, candles and we stayed to drink for a bit.