Another fantastic Northumberland wild camping destination is the enormous man-made reservoir called Kielder Water. Situated some 35 miles northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne, Britain’s largest artificial lake is surrounded by beautiful woodlands full of excellent wild camping spots. It’s a particularly ...
named for the legendary bushranger who used to roam the area.Careys Peakis the highest lookout in the park at 1,545 metres above sea level – on a clear day you can see all the way to the Stockton sand dunes near Newcastle. Other popular lookouts includeDevils Hole,Andrew LaurieandCobar...
A few hours’ drive north from Sydney through Australia’s oldest wine region, and about two hours drive from Newcastle, you can also take a scenic train trip to Scone via Newcastle and Maitland. You’ll find accommodation options to suit various budgets, from elegant colonial mansions and ...