Map of Kotara, NSW 2289 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Kotara is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 9 kilometres (6 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area. Westfield Kotara, a major Shopping Centre, is located in the suburb. It is also home to Kotara High School and Belair Public School.

The Australasia Coal Company operated a mine near Kotara, in the valley below the present-day northern entrance to the Tickhole railway tunnels. A private railway connected the screens with the Government line near the present-day triangle junctions north of Broadmeadow. Surveying for the line commenced in 1875 and the line was completed in April, 1877. However only a total of 9,052 tons was ever produced and the company went into liquidation in June, 1879 .

Kotara can be accessed by train from Sydney and Newcastle or by Newcastle Buses services.

Kotara railway station