As the second biggest city in NSW, Newcastle is slowly (but surely) becoming Sydneysiders’ choice for a sea-change location – and for good reason. This fast-growing city is offering both locals and tourists the best of both worlds. And with a booming hospitality sector, stunning coastline and some of Australia’s best beaches, as well as being only a short drive to the Hunter Valley wine region, there’s no shortage of things to fill your itinerary with. Here are our picks.