Waratah Village

Waratah Village is a practical neighbourhood shopping centre on Turton Road in Waratah, Newcastle, bringing everyday retail, groceries, services and casual food together in one convenient location. The centre provides free Wi-Fi throughout and three hours of free parking for up to 489 vehicles, making it suited to a quick essentials run as well as a longer visit across several stores.

The retail mix covers weekly shopping, household needs and personal services. Coles is available for groceries, while Kmart offers discount department-store shopping. Hot Bargain stocks a broad selection including children’s toys, arts and craft supplies, dress-up costumes, gardening tools, kitchen accessories, stationery and pet-care products. Other listed retailers include Liquorland, Australia Post, Newsagency Plus, 99 Keys, Norris Hair Care and mycar, which handles servicing, tyres and general vehicle repairs. There are also banking services from Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent Building Society, along with several ATMs.

Food and drink options make Waratah Village useful for a break while shopping or for takeaway. Village Coffee Hub is a family-run café offering dine-in, takeaway and online ordering, with coffee and food. Gloria Jean’s Coffees serves coffee, chilled drinks and food, while Bakers Delight and Bones Bakery focus on freshly baked bread and bakery goods. The centre directory also lists Baskin-Robbins, Red Rooster, Sushi Revolution Express and Tasteful Creations, which offers takeaway food through its online website. For a sweet treat, Baskin-Robbins is known for ice cream, frozen desserts and beverages.

The centre also includes health, beauty and convenience services. Amcal provides pharmacy advice and services including vaccinations, e-prescriptions and home medication reviews, while Triple C Health lists general practice consultations, health checks, immunisations, chronic disease management and minor procedures. Get Polished offers manicure, pedicure, acrylic and waxing services, and My Hair And Beauty Bar provides hair colour, cutting and care services. With its combination of groceries, retail, food, banking, medical and automotive services, Waratah Village suits local residents, families managing several errands and anyone looking for a straightforward shopping stop in Newcastle. The centre’s Google rating is 4.2 from 3,013 reviews.