There are times when you just need to relieve yourself, and when I find a shopping centre that has…read morethe facilities then I am going to give it points simply for that. However, the issue I had with this place was actually working out how to get it. In fact, I ended up walking around the entire complex (though it actually isn't all that big) before I found the entrance. Still, it was a godsend when I needed it.

Lots of big stores here (Big W - similar to Target in the States, Coles and Woolworth - grocery…read moreshopping). There are quite a variety of foods here too ranging from sushi to fast foods. Service for all the places I went earlier were quite fast and the people were friendly. There are cafes on site too as well as places to grab desserts. Located next to Travelodge Newcastle is definitely worth to drop by there. The best inclusion to this "two sided" shopping district/center is Yogurtland. A plus when the weather gets overwhelming hot like what I've experienced so far. At the grocery stores/ supermarkets you can find cheaper goods like buy 5 for $6 and saves $2. If you are here on business/travel and you need quick meals or necessities, do drop by here as they sell almost everything here. And stop by clearance corners at some of the bigger store departments.

It's a good mall. Been nicely renovated and new additions…read more Contains all your same shops as most malls. Comfortable, clean & good areas for the kids. Great food court area. Parking is a bit of a maze. Keep an eye on where you parked! ;)

A lot is happening in the retail world in the Newcastle region with a focus on modernising stores…read more Making them bigger; have more variety with regard to international brands and providing a destination for not only shopping but dining and entertainment too. Westfield Kotara is still undergoing its transformation but so far the addition of the rooftop dining and cinema precinct as well as the expansion on the second floor has me excited and I'm not the shopping type. I have yet to try Event Cinemas but I have delighted my tastebuds at Kinn Thai, San Churro, Lone Star, Crinitis.... most of the rooftop restaurants to be honest. It's a lovely space. Kmart has yet to reopen (est late Nov 2018) and Toys r Us is no longer. David Jones and Target are still the major retailers with plenty of other stores catering to all fashions, beauty and home. 3 hour free parking seems standard now with the new parking system recording your cars number plate. No more tickets. Sadly though I don't think much has been done to ease the congestion issues.

One of my favourite malls. Not just cause its local but cause of design. Large open spaces I like!…read moreI could hang out here all day with friends if I had the time. Great variety of shops, cafes, fresh foods, an Apple store (of course), great food court -where u can get the best duck laksa, and a relaxing out door area to hang, eat or just let the kids play in the water features or ship playground. Hard to find parking on a rainy day cause everyone wants to be here.

The best place to shop at, multiple clothing and shoe stores with new and trendy items, a…read moremulticultural food court, options for entertainment, and options for just general grocery shopping. Most stores are pricier than others however they definitely have cheaper options. Definitely a go to for basic girly needs, i.e sephora and mecca maxima, charlestown is one of the only places in newcastle that has these stores.

Big W is good here and has some good speciality shops, but it's looking a little tired and dated…read more Food court options are really ordinary - not much range at all and hardly any seating. The Dick Smith store here is large and good for tech stuff.