The light rail system connects the CBD, running from Newcastle Interchange to Newcastle East. The 2.7km line has stops at locations such as Civic Theatre/City Hall and University of Newcastle City Campus, while the final stop on the line is just a few moments’ walk from the iconic Newcastle Beach and Ocean Baths.
Buses run regularly around the city centre and connect with the suburbs and key locations including University of Newcastle, McDonald Jones Stadium and John Hunter Hospital, as well as shopping centres and parks. Plan your journey here
From Queens Wharf you can catch the ferry to Stockton and explore the beachside suburb.
Newcastle is a very walkable city, with a range of scenic walking tracks in the city centre and suburbs of Newcastle. Some of the more popular walks include Bathers Way, stretching along the coastline from Newcastle Harbour to Merewether Beach.
Newcastle is a great city to explore by bike, with a number of leisurely cycle routes to enjoy.
For more helpful information on public transport, refer to the Newcastle Transport Map.
On Demand is a public transport service that makes going places without a car convenient, safe and reliable. Book your ride via the app and get you where you need to go for the cost of a public transport fare.
