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Newcastle
(Australia)
Northern soul at its loudest, burgeoning, cultural best.
Forget coal slags, Get Carter and the bleak days of yore. Newcastle has tidied itself up, put on its best glad rags and invited the rest of the world round for drinks. Geordies know how to party, and they do so with an irrepressible energy that borders on the irresponsible.
At a Glance
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The airport is linked to town by the excellent Metro underground rail system. The ferry service is likewise linked by bus from Central Station and Jesmond Rd.
Driving around Newcastle isn't fun, but there are plenty of car parks. There's an extensive bus system, and lots of taxis, although the taxis are sometimes hard to get on weekend nights. |
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Newcastle's weather is typical of a northern town: fairly cold. In the depths of winter, maximum temperatures are around 5°C (41°F). In summer the maximum is about 18°C (64°F). All in all, this is no place to show off your vast collection of vintage halternecks.
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