Great gift shop with a good range of items.....mostly kitchen and dining related. It's only small,…read morebut very full. You'll always find something when you're shopping for a gift.

Lovely little community run cafe, library/book exchange with a bit of arts & craft on the side…read more Local, fair trade, organic coffee, cakes and such, real community vibe, and friendly people.

A great location with frequently great exhibits. Well worth a visit.read more

Cute regional art gallery worth 30 mins of your time. The exhibitions change on a regular basis and…read moreit's free to visit. The exhibition when we went was called 'happiness' and it did indeed leave us feeling happy. The gallery is next to the lake so you can take a nice walk around after you've had your art fix.

This carefully curated bits and bobs store is a must-stop on my travels to Newcastle. Perched at…read morethe top end of one my favourite Newcastle precincts, Darby Street, Betty Mim is a balanced combination of homewares, women's clothing, stationery (think the kind you'd find on Etsy or at a seasonal Finders Keepers) and other knick-knacks. I've picked up many a piece of great quality jewelry at prices that make you stop, take a second look and wonder how they could be that cheap ($10 for a pair of earrings). If you're looking for a gift for someone else, a gift for yourself or a gift to adorn your home - Betty Mim has your back.

I'm not an expert in these places. I'm from the era of space invaders at the local pizza bar!! But…read moreit seems like it's all happening here and kids enjoy it. Clean & tidy. Not a bad spot to leave your kids unsupervised while you do the shopping. It's either this...or the Apple Store. ;)

It's an awesome and fun place for the family and now it's refurbished it looks like a hell of a lot…read moreof fun

This is a great little shopping centre.....not too busy, but not too slow. It has the basics of…read moreColes, newsagent, a couple of pharmacies, cafes, butcher, ANZ bank and various other specialty shops. Underground parking makes it easy to access.

Small local shopping centre. Has a Coles, a chemist, a newsagent, a bakery, a butchers shop, and…read moresome fast food places.

Where else could you purchase locally made jewelry that's been crafted from locally mined coal?…read more Okay, fair point, given its Newcastle, probably a few locations, but Studio Melt remains my one-stop-shop for local gifts, prints and jewelry. There's a few larger brands thrown in for good measure but it's easy to tell they've been carefully selected to compliment the local ranges. Located on the ever revived Hunter St Mall strip, it's easy to combine your morning coffee with a quick shop in Studio Melt. In fact, I'd highly recommend it!

A perfectly manicured little bookshop with a large kids section. Everything is a little cramped…read morethough and if you are as pregnant as I am, would probably have trouble walking past another person in there. There is everything for kids to adults and a nice little range of costumes and stuffed toys as well. The staff are super friendly, they are in a cute little location next to a Gem shop and I would definitely recommend a browse. Price are a little bit dear, but so are prices for pretty much everything touristy in the Hunter Valley. Worth a check out.