Highfields NSW 2289 (Pop about 700)

Highfields is a small Newcastle suburb covering just .4 sq km with a population of about 700. It is bounded by the much larger suburb of Charlestown and Glenrock State Conservation area and is located 8 km s-w of Newcastle CBD.

Visitor Information Centre: 363 Hunter St. Tel (02) 4974 2999 or 1800 654 2999 or 1800 654 558. 

Airport:
Newcastle Airport (NTL) – Williamtown RAAF Base, off Nelson Bay Rd, Williamtown. (02) 4928 9800. (31 km n-e).

Hospital:
John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights. Tel (02) 4921 3000. (6 km n-w).