This is Rocky Balboa, my Red Rough Brussels Griffon. We got him age 5 months - he was earmarked to be one of the breeder’s show dogs, but a change in circumstances meant we got to have him instead. He was initially very unaccustomed to city life, a little ball of nervous energy, who was scared of the hustle and bustle. This is him 18 months on at the Country Griffon Club of New South Wales Show in Australia, about to enter his very first show. It was my first dog show too, but I wanted to give him a chance to shine. We both absolutely loved it - and his confident strut made my heart melt.

Top 30 Things To Do In Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle Activities

Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens | New South Wales

Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens | New South Wales

$27.10/ Person
Sydney Newcastle Skydive | New South Wales

Sydney Newcastle Skydive | New South Wales

$263.76/ Person
Sydney Newcastle Skydive | New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Newcastle Skydive | New South Wales, Australia

$263.76/ Person
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

$82.63/ Person
Cael's Gate Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hunter Valley

Cael's Gate Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hunter Valley

$16.53/ Person
Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

$27.76/ Person
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

$66.11/ Person
Newcastle: Guided Spirit Tasting at Earp Distilling Co.

Newcastle: Guided Spirit Tasting at Earp Distilling Co.

$32.39/ Person
Cael's Gate Wine and Ploughman’s Lunch in Hunter Valley

Cael's Gate Wine and Ploughman’s Lunch in Hunter Valley

$29.75/ Person
Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co.

Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co.

$32.39/ Person
Port Stephens, Departing from Newcastle - Dolphins, hike & swim!

Port Stephens, Departing from Newcastle - Dolphins, hike & swim!

$152.04/ Person
Newcastle Airport to Newcastle - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Newcastle Airport to Newcastle - Round-Trip Private Transfer

$148.18/ Person
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer

$74.09/ Person
Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley

Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley

$6.61/ Person
Cael’s Gate Wine and Cheese Tasting in Hunter Valley

Cael’s Gate Wine and Cheese Tasting in Hunter Valley

$16.53/ Person
Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels

Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels

$250.95/ Person
Private Transfer - Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD)

Private Transfer - Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD)

$250.95/ Person
Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port

Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port

$82.46/ Person
Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer

Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer

$74.09/ Person
Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port

Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port

$80.07/ Person
Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL)

$82.46/ Person
Private tour: Port Stephens, departing Newcastle - Whales!

Private tour: Port Stephens, departing Newcastle - Whales!

$806.49/ Person
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

$263.76/ Person
Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle city hotels

Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle city hotels

$80.07/ Person
Self Guided Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea

Self Guided Newcastle Scavenger Hunt: Between River and Sea

$12.31/ Person
Port Stephens: 1.5hr Whale Watch Express

Port Stephens: 1.5hr Whale Watch Express

$62.80/ Person
Coastal Helicopter Flight - 20 Minutes

Coastal Helicopter Flight - 20 Minutes

$214.84/ Person