Catch the next generation of supercars making their much-anticipated debut at the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship, hitting the streets of Newcastle from 10-12 March 2023.
Nestled between the city and the surf, Thrifty Newcastle 500 promises to be a sporting spectacle like no other with Camaro vs Mustang on track for the first time, marking the start of a new era for the sport. Motor enthusiasts will enjoy three days of action-packed racing, including a bumper line up of support categories and aerial displays, as well as live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
If you have little ones in tow, kids aged 12 and under receive free general admission with a paying adult. An added bonus? The SuperKids Zone – an interactive fun space for kids big and small, located in the Family Zone – is also returning.
Experience the full-throttle entertainment up close with a Grandstand seat, or book a General Admission ticket and make your way around to the many viewing points of this scenic street circuit at your own pace.
Public buses, ferries, trams and train travel is included with your ticket purchase across all three days. This includes return trains from Sydney.
4 ways to get a serious hit of culture in Newcastle
Travel Inspiration
4 ways to get a serious hit of culture in Newcastle
As the largest port in New South Wales, Newcastle life understandably revolves around the water, whether you’re swimming in gem-like ocean pools, surfing reliably good waves or just gazing out over the harbour from a scenic waterside perch.
Newcastle Airport is only 25km from the city centre. Choose from a range of transport services on arrival, including car rental, limousine and door-to-door shuttle buses. Public buses operate from the airport to the city, Stockton Ferry Wharf, Nelson Bay, Greenhills and Raymond Terrace. There are also public transport options to the Hunter Valley. Please check the timetable.
Newcastle Airport offers direct flights to and from east coast cities and Adelaide.
Jetstar flies direct to and from Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. QantasLink operates direct flights to and from Brisbane. Virgin Australia flies direct to and from Brisbane and Melbourne. Link Airways operates direct flights between Canberra and Newcastle. FlyPelican operates direct flights to and from Adelaide, Dubbo, Mudgee, Ballina-Byron Bay, Canberra and Sydney. Regional Express also flies to and from Sydney.
Discover Somewhere New
All the insider news, tips and inspiration you need to plan your next trip, delivered straight to your inbox.
