Upcoming Events
BOOK NOW for your Christmas Function! Dates are filling up quickly.
If you wish to book, or register your interest for any upcoming events, please contact Emma or Hollyfunctions@newcastleclub.com.au
Welcome New Members
Dr Paul Chee
Mr Rodney Henderson
Mr James McDonald
Mr Joel Soldado
Mr Brendan Tobin
Dear Members,
Host a fabulous Christmas function in style! Whether it’s an intimate gathering of 10 guests or a grand banquet or cocktail event for up to 120, we have tailored packages to suit every occasion
Choose from our newly renovated Beresford Lounge or the Quarterdeck, offering stunning harbour views the perfect backdrop for festive celebrations and sunset cocktails
With Christmas fast approaching, popular dates are filling up quickly. Contact Emma or Holly today to secure your preferred date and start planning an unforgettable event
And why not make it a night to remember? Book your accommodation with rooms starting from $260 per night so you and your guests can celebrate in comfort without worrying about getting home
Make this festive season truly special at the Newcastle Club!
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Charteris Wine Dinner
Thursday 25 September
6.45pm
$175 per person
We are delighted to invite members to a very special Winemaker Dinner, hosted by the renowned PJ Charteris.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the artistry behind each pour while gaining first-hand insights into the craft of winemaking from one of the industry’s finest.
CHARTERIS represents a trans-Tasman journey of exploration and connection, producing wines from the Hunter Valley and Central Otago that are real, pure, and profound.
Arrival
Canape
2025 Hunter Valley Semillon and 2025 Pokolbin Selection Semillon - first showing of these wines
First Course
Sashimi of New Zealand king salmon, celeriac, apple remoulade, salmon roe, chive oil
2023 Central Otago Chardonnay
2023 Pokolbin Selection Chardonnay
2018 Central Otago Single Vineyard Chardonnay
2nd Course
Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek, charred cabbage, pumpkin gnocchi, brassicas, gremolata
2023 Central Otago Pinot Noir
2016 Central Otago Pinot Noir
Dessert
Cheese
2022 Hawkesbury Vineyard Pinot Noir
2018 Hawkesbury Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Spend the afternoon swept up in the rhythm of Robbie Urquhart & The Rewinders!
This talented trio brings smoky blues, rockabilly grooves, and rock ’n’ roll favourites that will have you dancing or simply tapping along Robbie’s charismatic guitar and vocals set the tone, while Dean Lewis adds retro flair on double bass and Dennis Walsh keeps the beat rolling with irresistible rhythms. With their knack for reading the crowd and playing the songs everyone loves, The Rewinders promise an afternoon of great music, energy, and timeless funperfect for a relaxed yet lively gathering
Gather your friends, dust off your dancing shoes, and join us for an afternoon where the whisky is rich, the blues are bold, and the rockabilly rhythms keep spirits high
This is your chance to toast 140 years of the Club in the best way we know howwith great music, great whisky, and even greater company.
Newcastle comes alive with creativity every October as artists from across the region share their vision of the city and Hunter through the Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize. This year, the Prize is bigger and more inclusive than ever, welcoming painters, photographers, mixed-media artists, and drawers to interpret the theme: “Newcastle.”
Over 40 semi-finalists have been selected, each offering a unique perspective on our city and region from intimate coastal scenes to bold industrial landscapes Their works will be on display at the Semi-Finalists Exhibition at Newcastle Art Space from 3–12 October, giving the community an early glimpse of the talent and creativity on show.
The excitement continues at the Finalists’ Awards Evening on Friday 31 October, 6–8 pm at the Newcastle Club, where esteemed judges Tory Loudon, Izabela Pluta, and Catherine Dunlop will award the $12,000 acquisitive Prize, alongside the Fresh Talent and Staff Choice Awards
Following the awards, the finalist works will be exhibited in the Club’s Hudson & Ash Gallery from 14 October, allowing members to enjoy the shortlisted works up close. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in Members’ Choice voting, helping to celebrate the works that resonate most with our community
The excitement doesn’t end there
On Friday 31st October, the Newcastle Club will host the Finalists’ Awards Evening (6–8 pm) a highlight on the Club’s cultural calendar. Esteemed judges Tory Loudon, Izabela Pluta, and Catherine Dunlop will award the $12,000 acquisitive Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize, alongside the Fresh Talent Award and the Members Choice Award
Be part of the journey this October explore, enjoy, and vote for the art that inspires you.