Tag Archives: Westfield

New shared path in Adamstown Heights/Kotara

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Vicki

This is the start of the new shared path that connects Fernleigh Track with Westfield Kotara and the shopping complexes surrounding it.  It crosses Park Avenue in this photo. This is from the other side of the street, looking back … Continue reading →

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Parking in Newcastle

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Vicki

  So, there is a piece in today’s local paper on the parking crisis in Newcastle. The places discussed are well known to locals: the hospitals, the university, Westfield Kotara and the city centre. I have written about some of … Continue reading →

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#coffeeneuring rides 5, 6 & 7

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Vicki

My 5th coffeeneuring ride was to the Donut King at Westfield Kotara where I met my parents for coffee. Instead of my usual soy latte I had a cappuccino and am so glad I did, if just for the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Holiday riding

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Vicki

Evening ride to the beach on the Bennett, it was a hot day, too hot to ride much, but the evening was perfect! Shopping at Westfield, the usual bike rack I frequent was full … first time ever! this was … Continue reading →

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Shopping by car

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Vicki

Today, for the first time in months, I had to go shopping by car, and, especially given the wonderful biking weather we have had lately, it was an affront in so many ways to have to resort to the car. … Continue reading →

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Traffic mayhem avoided by bike

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Vicki

This was the scene outside my local shopping centre today when I went to do my Mother’s Day shopping. Also, this ….In fact, every approach to the intersection was closed with emergency and police vehicles everywhere, due to the overturned … Continue reading →

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Bikes seen around Newcastle the past two days

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Vicki

The styling of this Trek at Westfield Kotara intrigued me with its saddle and grips and cream tyres, very nicely coordinated, with a basket that makes it a great shopping bike, always good to see at a car dominated centre. … Continue reading →

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