New cruise terminal

[cheznandy]

But everyone else flies into Newcastle too, QANTAS, Jetstar, Virgin.

 

I know that Gut.....was referring to who flies Newcastle/Sydney, those airlines don't. I have flown on those airlines to and from Brisbane and Melbourne from Newy.

Edited September 28, 2016 by cheznandy

[GUT2407]

The media release says: It will be built at the Channel Berth within the Port's Carrington Precinct

 

Does that narrow it down or still vague? I don't know Newcastle well enough.

 

Not sure either but the video makes it look like Dykes Point.

 

Yep. Dykes Point.

[MicCanberra]

Yep. Dykes Point.

 

I am glad you have confirmed it. My knowledge of Newcastle is limited (I wouldn't want to be called a Hypocrite again).:p

[GUT2407]

I'm still of the opinion it's the wrong spot to put it.

 

But hey I haven't got $15 m to fix it and if I did, would spend it on cruises anyway.

[mrs and mrs]

Well at least they picked a good name Dykes Point Cruise Terminal.

Groan.:rolleyes:

[GUT2407]

Well at least they picked a good name Dykes Point Cruise Terminal.

Groan.:rolleyes:

 

From back when a Dyke was an artificial wall to hold back water.

[MicCanberra]

I'm still of the opinion it's the wrong spot to put it.

 

But hey I haven't got $15 m to fix it and if I did, would spend it on cruises anyway.

 

Agreed.

[MicCanberra]

Well at least they picked a good name Dykes Point Cruise Terminal.

Groan.:rolleyes:

I know an old dutch story about a boy and a dyke.

[MicCanberra]

From back when a Dyke was an artificial wall to hold back water.

That is the one.:p

[GUT2407]

I know an old dutch story about a boy and a dyke.

 

That's the one, was always worried about his sticking his finger in a Dyke.

[lyndarra]

Sadly, even though Newy is closer to us in km's, it is easier for us to fly to Sydney for a cruise.

If we drove to Newcastle (about 2.5 hours), we would have to park the car, probably the airport, not cheap......then get a taxi to the cruise terminal, so a costly exercise.

 

We use our FF points plus tax, so about $40 each way for our flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney.

A chance for enterprising residents in Carrington to rent out their driveways?

[MicCanberra]

That's the one, was always worried about his sticking his finger in a Dyke.

 

He saved the town and the people though.

[MicCanberra]

A chance for enterprising residents in Carrington to rent out their driveways?

 

The prices will soar for undercover parking.

[CruiseCriticAUeditor]

Definitely Dyke Point, Carrington being the suburb - same as the current cruiseship dock. DH born and lived in the area.

 

Thanks, and also to Mic and GUT. I'm planning a trip up there so will check it out.

[GUT2407]

Thanks, and also to Mic and GUT. I'm planning a trip up there so will check it out.

 

Yell if there's anything you want to know.

[MicCanberra]

Yell if there's anything you want to know.

 

Where the best place is for lunch with drinks?:p

[GUT2407]

Where the best place is for lunch with drinks?:p

 

On a ship.:p

[MicCanberra]

On a ship.:p

 

Great answer.:D