Hello friends,
I’m taking a cruise that includes the port of Newcastle in a week. I’ve never been to Newcastle and I have special needs for this day visit and was hoping someone could help me out.
My understanding is that the ship will bus us to queens wharf as it’s a working port. I have a friend who is taking the train to Newcastle to meet me. The train station is tight near queens wharf.
My friend has cancer and has had multiple therapies and gets utterly fatigued at times. They’ve lost a lot of weight and all their hair except eyebrows and eyelashes. They will not be up for a big day. Personally I don’t think they should even bother coming with the long train ride and all.
Anyway, we will probably spend several hours together as the ship is scheduled for 8-5 for this visit, so maybe 9-3 for our time together. The city may be relatively busy with an influx of maybe 3000 people.
I’d like to find a park or someplace shady where we can sit and visit for several hours. And then a cafe where we can have lunch and possibly morning tea. I don’t mind taking a taxi to get away from the area or get to an area that is more conducive to a quiet relaxing visit. Possibly even a shopping centre with a Starbucks or one of those tea places with booths and cushions. I’d like a discreet place where we can broach delicate topics if they arise.
Basically we need a place where we can sit comfortably for a few hours without putting anyone out and where my friend will not be exposed to sun or too much heat.
Yes, I know this is ozbargain and not trip advisor but there are so many generous and knowledgeable people on this forum that I thought I’d check and see if I can get some local knowledge before Saturday 9 February.
Thanks everyone.
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Plenty in Newcastle!