ALL ABOARD - THE STATION
The 'Great Place' winner at the Planning Institute of Australia Awards 2021.
With a grand outdoor event space on the former railway platform, a new landscaped piazza, kids corner and scooter track, heritage charm and eclectic shopping - there's something for everyone at The Station.
KEEP THE KIDS BUSY THESE HOLIDAYS
There'll be lots of fun for the kids including lego workshops, band camp and percussion classes, childrens' story time and book swap, yoga classes, scavenger hunts and pet rock painting! Tickets are limited, see our Facebook Event Feed for details.
PLAY SPACE ON THE PIAZZA
The Station has a fun new kids corner including a huge snake and frog, balancing obstacles, a new scooter track, handball courts and hopscotch! There's plenty of open space for the kids to run wild, misting tracks to skip through, and the 'Flyer' train to climb aboard.
SHOP AT THE STATION
The Station is home to great shopping (think jewellery, clothing, homewares, baby goods, giftwares and art), plus galleries and creative workshop spaces. Our retail hub is buzzing with creative local businesses - pop in for a browse!
FREE SCAVENGER HUNTS
Have a fun (and educational) adventure thanks to Newy with Kids! Explore the The Station's platform and piazza uncovering clues about the site and it's unique history - then hop on the Light Rail to 'Civic' for a rummage through Museum Park.
PERRY THE FEEDER CAFE
Known for arguably the best toasties in Newy - Perry The Feeder is serving great coffee and tasty treats for brekky and lunch at their new Station cafe. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, follow Perry on Facebook for updates.
POP-UP EVENTS
We're so excited to see events returning to The Station as COVID-restrictions begin to ease. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates - we host a fun mix of pop-up market days, workshops, music and foodie events, plus family and pet-friendly events.
PIAZZA & PICNIC LAWN
The Station's community Piazza has plenty of room for events, scooting and outdoor fun! It features cooling 'misting tracks', a band stand, kids corner and interpretive design elements celebrating the sites European and Aboriginal history.
BOOK A SPACE
The Station has a huge outdoor event platform, a brand new piazza, and a variety of internal spaces perfect for smaller activities. Bookings are open, and enquiries are always welcome. Do you have an event you'd like to bring to life at The Station?
'THE FLYER' TRAIN
The Flyer is an interactive interpretation of the iconic Newcastle Flyer express steam train that ran between Newcastle and Sydney from 1929 until 1970. The public art installation on The Station's platform has lighting and interactive sounds - and is a big hit with kids and families (as well as rail enthusiasts alike)!
GETTING HERE
Getting to The Station is easy!
With the Light Rail, Ferry, and lots of CBD parking just a short walk nearby - there are plenty of options for getting to The Station.
As COVID-19 continues to change the way we live, work and play - we'll continue to adapt in line with NSW Government advice to best manage public safety; and we ask that all visitors to The Station adhere strictly with Public Health Orders to keep our community safe.
Vision & Objectives
Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation owns and manages The Station, and invites you to be part of this special journey.
While an exciting long-term use is planned, The Station's temporary activation is all about trying new things and having fun with new activities, events and opportunities. Our vision for this is underpinned by an important goal: to attract people time and time again. So, we are aiming to create a dynamic destination with must-visit tenancies and events that create a vibrant, innovative and interesting destination for the community.
The objectives for The Station's temporary activation are to create:
A must-visit destination with complementing and vibrant tenancies that regularly attracts visitors and locals;
A memorable destination that adds vibrancy to the broader city with regular events, both big and small;
A place with a community heart where people can share, create and celebrate; and
A destination for people to gather and meet to enjoy food and beverage offerings.