Hunter Region

The Hunter Region includes coastal towns and cities, and the inland Hunter Valley. It is about two hours by car or train north of Sydney.

The Hunter Region's coastal resorts around Port Stephens attract holidaymakers for dolphin and whale watching. The Hunter Valley is a famous wine-growing and tourist region.

Newcastle

Newcastle, a coastal city with a population of 350,000, is the largest city in the Hunter Region.

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Safe, Beautiful Environment

• Wonderful beaches
• Casual, friendly lifestyle
• Safe study environment

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Successful Business Centre

• Thriving business and commercial sector
• Plenty of part-time work, especially in tourism and hospitality

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High Standard of Living

• Restaurants, cafes, parks and gardens, theatres, art galleries and modern shopping centres
• Excellent medical facilities

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Excellent Educational Facilities

• University of Newcastle in Newcastle, with another campus at Ourimbah, one hour by car or train south from Newcastle and north from Sydney
• The Ourimbah campus is next to a TAFE NSW campus. This allows TAFE NSW graduates to enter the Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) program

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