Alighting the train at Maitland station we Bussed it to the City of Newcastle. Situated on the Mouth of the Hunter River, it is famous for it's Coal.
We enjoyed a Tour by a Local Guide who fitted in an enthusiastic 2 hour snapshot of the town and it's History.
before Lunch at Scratchleys Restaurant where we watched the Shipping Traffic on the Hunter River.
After which we had some Free time which we spent perusing the exhibits at the Museum including the Potions and Pestilence Exhibit which made very interesting reading indeed!
At just 10 meters high it is dwarfed by the Signal Station and Port Watch buildings.
The rest of the day was, what Long Distance Train Travel is all about...
Watching the scenery go past.
The driver slowed down as we crossed the 785 meter Heritage Listed Hawksbury River Railway Bridge "So you can get Photos".
Tomorrow is ... another day another adventure!
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