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Welcome to Kotara, NSW

Kotara is a suburb of Newcastle, located 9 kilometres from the central business district.

Kotara was originally established to create a ?garden suburb? with high quality housing. The area developed slowly until 1947, but grew rapidly after this time. There is a suburban atmosphere in Kotara today and the neighbourhood remains consistent with a significant proportion of people living in the same house for more than five years. Kotara combines a commercial centre with residential living as well as a convenient recreational area.

The most prominent feature of Kotara?s recreational facilities is Blackbutt Reserve which combines walking tracks, picnic facilities and wildlife and is one of Newcastle?s main attractions. Kotara also has a large number of parks, Nesbitt Park, Kotara Park and Lugar Street Reserve provide sporting fields and children?s equipment. Tennis courts are available and a cycle way runs through the residential area.