Our Locations

Newcastle is known as the 'place to be' for the creative arts. We have the highest ratio of artists per head of population in the country. Venues range from world-class galleries, museums and theatres to shopfronts and the emerging small bar scene.

Take in the spectacular coastline by walking all or part of the 6km Bathers Way, which stretches from Nobby's Beach to Merewether. Why not stop for a swim at one of the beautiful beaches along the way?

Cycling is also very popular in Newcastle, with a comprehensive network of dedicated bike trails and on-road bike lanes that will take you along the harbour foreshore and further afield. Don't miss a ride along the Fernleigh Track which follows a disused coal haul rail line for 15km from Newcastle to Lake Macquarie.

There are so many other things to do in the area:

• Rent a bike, ride along the coast and watch for whales in winter
• Go hiking at Blackbutt Nature Reserve or spot wildlife at the Hunter Valley Zoo
• Grab some tasty fresh produce at the Newcastle City Farmer's Market
• Enjoy a boutique shopping experience on Darby Street or Beaumont Street
• To find other activities around Newcastle, go to visitnewcastle.com.au

No matter which campus you study at, there are always events happening during the semester. From Orientation to the Festival of Autonomy and plenty of celebrations in between, there is no shortage of social activities.

Take part in study workshops, get involved in health and fitness programs, attend presentations from international scholars, or simply kick back and enjoy a great film at Movies by Moonlight.

Callaghan has an on-campus gym – The Forum – which also features a secondary location just 500 metres from our Newcastle City campus. Facilities across both sites include a 50-metre indoor pool, cardio and strength training zones, rock-climbing wall, cycle zone, group fitness classes and multi-purpose courts.

There are several sporting ovals close to the residential precinct which can be used for a wide range of activities, and shared paths make walking, jogging and cycling around campus easy.

There are a wide range of shops and services available to make campus life easier, including:

• Childcare services
• Counselling
• Food and beverage retailers
• Medical centre and Pharmacy
• Post office
• Tech, stationary and equipment.
• University merchandise

If you’re studying and living at our Ourimbah campus, you can enjoy a relaxed and convenient lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches and national parks. The Coast also has great shopping and markets, a range of sporting clubs and endless opportunities to explore.

With industry-leading learning facilities, an on-campus library, medical centre, sporting facilities and access to public transport, you’ll have everything you need right in the heart of the Central Coast.

Located close by is the Gosford Campus. The Central Coast Clinical School is a nation-leading health, medicine and wellbeing teaching and education facility, operating alongside the Central Coast Research Institute.

Living out of home for the first time can be a big transition. When you live on campus you can take some of the stress out of this knowing your bills, Wi-Fi and access to many Student Living facilities are all included in your room fees.

There are two cafe's at our Ourimbah campus where you can grab a quick bite to eat before class or sit and enjoy the surrounds. Both cafes offer a huge range of hot and cold meals including salads, poke bowls, wraps, focaccias, sandwiches and hot meals as well as delectable cakes and slices. There is also a range of dietary requirement choices and vegetarian and vegan choices. Food trucks and vendors also visit the campus to provide an ongoing variety of choice.

With beautiful waterways, national parks and coastal towns there are lots of activities for you and your friends to do together around the Central Coast.

• Go hiking at the Watagans National Park or spot wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park
• Grab some tasty fresh produce at the Gosford City Farmer's Market or grab a bargain at the Avoca Beachside, Long Jetty or The Entrance Markets
• Dance and unwind with your friends near the water at venues across the Central Coast
• Go for a swim or a surf at one of the Central Coast's many beaches, rockpools or swimming baths
• Shop, eat and enjoy a coffee in the attractive vintage and second-hand stores in Long Jetty.

For events and activities on the Central Coast, go to centralcoastaustralia.com.au/whats-on

No matter which campus you study at, there are always events happening during the semester. From Orientation to Autonomy Day and plenty of celebrations in between, there is no shortage of social activities. Make sure to take part in study workshops, get involved in health and fitness programs and attend presentations from international scholars.

Ourimbah campus also has its own schedule of events and festivals, including the Colour Scramble event, community garden working bees and more.

Ourimbah has an on-campus gym and gym clinic for students to utilise. Here you can access high quality exercise equipment, complete a health screen and fitness testing or take advantage of health and fitness sessions.

We also offer a number of sporting ovals which can be used for a wide range of activities, and shared paths make walking, jogging and cycling around campus easy. The covered outdoor recreation area (CORA) at the Central Coast campus provides a great place for students to be active, social and engaged all year round.

There is also a park fitness track which includes outdoor exercise equipment for use.

There are a wide range of shops and services available to make campus life easier, including:

• Childcare services
• Counselling
• Food and beverage retailers
• Medical centre
• Oral health clinic
• Podiatry clinic
• Stationary
• University merchandise