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Half Day: East End to Nobbys

Half Day · Walking · East End and Harbour

Take a little more time in the East End and continue beyond the central gallery cluster towards the harbour and Nobbys Headland. This version is best when Lighthouse Arts is open and leaves room to stop for coffee, lunch or the coastline along the way.

Time
Half Day
Getting around
Walking
Start
Momo Wholefood
Finish
Lighthouse Arts / Nobbys
Area
East End and Harbour

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1
Momo Wholefood

Hospitality

Momo Wholefood

Allow around 30 minutes

Momo Wholefood is a light-filled vegetarian café set inside a former bank on Hunter Street, with towering windows, high ceilings and plenty of greenery. Its relaxed atmosphere and central location make it a good place to stop for breakfast, lunch or coffee while exploring Newcastle’s galleries and cultural spaces.

227 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300Daily 8am–3pm; kitchen closes 2:30pm

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Studio Melt

Shop

Studio Melt

Allow around 20 minutes

Studio Melt is a contemporary jewellery gallery representing more than 75 independent studio-based makers, with a strong focus on Australian jewellery, objects and small-scale craft. Founded in Newcastle in 2012, it remains a maker-led space and an excellent stop for visitors interested in contemporary design and objects made by hand.

Shop 6, 18 Wolfe Street, Newcastle NSW 2300Mon 10am–3pm; Tue–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm; Sat 10am–3pm; Sun 10am–2pm

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The Lock-Up

Gallery Space

The Lock-Up

Allow around 45 minutes

The Lock-Up is an independent, multidisciplinary contemporary arts space in inner-city Newcastle housed in a heritage-listed building that formerly served as the city police station and lock-up from 1861 until 1982. It features a purpose-built gallery space, heritage cells, an event and installation area in the former exercise yard, plus on-site accommodation for artists in residence as part of its nationally renowned residency program.

90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300Wed–Fri 10:00–16:00; Sat 10:00–16:00; Sun 10:00–14:00

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Timeless Textiles Gallery

Gallery Space

Timeless Textiles Gallery

Allow around 25 minutes

Timeless Textiles Gallery is a dedicated fibre and textile art gallery situated at 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle East, in the Hunter region of New South Wales. It is Australia’s only commercial gallery exclusively showcasing fibre art, representing both emerging and established artisans.

90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300Wed–Sat ~10:00–16:00; Sun ~10:00–14:00 (check site)

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5
Wester Gallery

Gallery Space

Wester Gallery

Allow around 25 minutes

Wester Gallery is an artist-led contemporary space in Newcastle West, founded in 2022 by Justin Lees. Set within a heritage building, it combines historic character with modern design to create a distinctive setting for art.

39 Bolton Street, Newcastle / Mulubinba, NSW 2300Wed-Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm and Sat 9am - 2pm or by appointment.

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Lighthouse Arts

Gallery Space

Lighthouse Arts

Allow around 30 minutes

Lighthouse Arts provides collaborative retreat where writers, artists, storytellers, and musicians ignite their creativity. Here, you’ll discover a dynamic cultural space that celebrates the diverse artistry of the Hunter region and beyond.

Whibayganba-Nobbys Headland 41 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300Open 10am - 4pm Saturdays and Sundays (closed public holidays)

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Australian Gothic
Australian Gothic

Tallulah Cunningham Lucy Egan Jonathan Gilbert Jem Gillard Lucy Gill Silas Ingles Carolyn Leishman Estelle Leishman Rosie ManuO’Uiha Madeleine Prior Rebecca Prior Bianca Thomas Joseph Matheson

12 Sep to 1 Nov 2026