Christchurch Cathedral, which dominates the skyline of Newcastle, is the largest provincial Anglican cathedral in Australia and is of "Federation Gothic" style in brick masonry construction.
Building of the walls commenced in 1893 and continued until the 1970s when the tower was added. The building is of cruciform shape and 67 metres long. A tower is located at the crossing of the transepts, with small towers at the western end. The internal span of the main roof is 9 metres and a single clerestory is supported by flying buttresses.

It is believed that Christian worship was first celebrated on this site as early as 1812; first in a small slab hut with chimney at one end and bell cote at the other.
This building was demolished in 1816 to make way for a more permanent building.