Fuel up in the morning with an espresso drink from Birdy’s Café, just around the corner from your student accommodation at Campus Village, Newcastle. When the surf is calling your name, just hop on board the bus that goes right to the beach in less than half an hour. Learn about local history and culture at Newcastle Museum, a 15-minute bus ride away, then walk along the wharf to enjoy the waterfront vistas. End your evening at The Maryville Tavern, a 10-minute walk from your home, with an order of fish and chips and a live concert by local artists.

Head out of your door from Campus Campus Village, Newcastle and be on the campus of Hunter TAFE, Newcastle in just four minutes. If you are taking classes at the University of Newcastle, jump in your car and drive to school in 10 minutes. Living in a fully-furnished apartment, you can focus on your studies without having to worry about what you need to buy for your home.

Log onto unlimited internet broadband in your private bedroom, which is equipped with a desk and chair, and research important projects for your class. Choose an outfit from your built-in wardrobe and turn on your ceiling fan to stay cool, then step into your full kitchen to make a snack in the microwave before class. Cookware, dishes, and cutlery are included, and you can make breakfast with the toaster and tea kettle.

At the end of your full day, fire up the barbecue and hang out in the grassy recreation area with your fellow residents. Head back to your room to watch a movie on TV or catch up on homework. Afterwards, organize a load of laundry to do in the on-site facilities, then hang up your wash on the clothes lines. A professional cleaning service comes every two weeks to keep the communal areas tidy.

On the weekends, you can take a break from your studies and get out and explore the region. Take the bus to the city center or, if you have a car, just walk down to the secure parking area and drive to Newcastle Beach in just 12 minutes.