Hamilton NSW 2303

Information supplied by L Bunt of the Hamilton B&B
Hamilton in NSW is affectionately referred to as the Cosmopolitan Heart of the Newcastle area. It is within walking distance of all major sporting venues, the Entertainment Centre and racecourses if horses are your passion! Hamilton became a municipality in 1871 and was named to honour Edward Terrick Hamilton of the influential and wealthy Australian Agricultural Company. Hamilton was originally known as Pittown, Borehole & Happy Flat and the original home of the borehole’s mining manager in Denison St is currently being restored to its former glory. Hamilton offers something for everyone including popular Gregson Park, the Bowling Club and tennis courts for hire. Beaumont St is Hamilton’s main road full or great restaurants & cafes, interesting book and antique stores, banks, supermarkets and other essential outlets. The bus depot (Denison St) and train station (Beaumont St) ensure easy access to Hamilton with buses and trains running every 10 to 30 minutes to the Newcastle CBD & beach suburbs.
Visitor Information Centre: 363 Hunter St, Newcastle. Tel (02) 4974 2999 or 1800 654 558.
Airport: Newcastle Airport (NTL) – Williamtown RAAF Base, off Nelson Bay Rd. Tel (02) 4928 9800. (26 km n-e).
Hospital: John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights. Tel (02) 4921 3000. (6 km west).