| the unfussy rooms and suites provide cable tv and wi-fi (paid). complimentary parking is provided, and other amenities include an outdoor saltwater pool, bbq facilities and a coin-operated laundry. room service is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. off the pacific highway, this laid-back motel is a 12-minute walk from the shops at charlestown square and 3 km from kotara train station. the suites add open plan living areas with dining tables and kitchenettes
Newcastle Airport 34 min
Newcastle Beach (14 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Merewether Beach (8 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Nobbys Head (18 min)
Headland between the ocean & river with a long, sandy beach & a walk to a hilltop lighthouse. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (18 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Glenrock Lagoon (15 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Newcastle Ocean Baths (19 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Redhead Beach (11 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Newcastle Memorial Walk (11 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Newcastle Museum (13 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Fort Scratchley (16 min)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings. Glenrock State Conservation Area (11 min)
Preserve offering forests with mountain-biking trails, plus rainforest walks, waterfalls & beaches. Glenrock (11 min)
Sprawling conservation area known for its dramatic clifftops, beaches, bike trails & scenic hikes. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (8 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Newcastle Art Gallery (13 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Nobbys Beach (18 min)
Long, curved beach adjacent to a hilltop lighthouse, offering picnic areas with BBQ grills. | 
