Find your balance

Vibrant by day, humming by night, Charlestown’s delicious multicultural culinary scene makes it easy to entertain clients or socialise with friends. From cool bars and accoladed eateries to artisan coffee houses and the famous 4 Pines Brewing Company, there’s no shortage of dining experiences and event spaces to enjoy.

Day or night, Macquarie Tower places you in the centre of the entertainment action. Within walking distance, you’ll find two cinemas, Strike Bowling, the UnrealVR virtual reality experience, the Holy Moly Golf Club and a host of local leisure and entertainment venues. Love the theatre? Why not nip into Newcastle only 10km away and enjoy a concert or play at one of the city’s four performing arts venues.

With pristine beaches and national parks at your fingertips, it’s easy to harness the benefits of nature every day. Take yourself off at lunchtime and walk some of the Great North Walk’s Yuelarbah Track or spend the day at Glenrock State Conservation Area – the last surviving pocket of coastal rainforest in the region. Cyclists can explore Glenrock’s famous scenic mountain bike trails or use the beautiful Fernleigh Track to commute to and from Newcastle.

Small car journeys treat you to big delights thanks to Charlestown’s unique position near some of the state’s most pristine natural landscapes. Go whale watching or sandboarding in nearby Port Stephens, stock up your cellar at the Hunter Valley Wineries, or restore and refresh in Lake Macquarie’s unspoilt water haven.