Overview of Newcastle

Newcastle is an important city and port in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the northeast of Sydney120km, on the south bank of the Hunter River estuary, bordering on tasman sea. The population is 315000 (2011). It is located in the center of the largest coal mining area in China. Heavy industry is developed, including iron and steel smelting, machinery manufacturing, chemical industry, shipbuilding, mining and other factories. Food processing is more important in light industry. Export coal, steel, wheat, wool, frozen meat, etc.

With its rich history, culture, unique traditions and beautiful natural scenery, Newcastle attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year and becomes one of the most popular tourist cities in Australia. Located on the east coast of Australia, in the center of Hunter Valley, this city is a seaside city, where it is windy all the year round and the climate is very pleasant. There is no intense heat in summer, and the average temperature is between 18-25℃. It is cold in winter and the temperature is between 8- 14℃. But the season is contrary to our country. June-August is winter, with an average of only 6-7 hours of sunshine every day.