| some have sofabeds and/or whirlpool baths. breakfast and parking are available for a charge. traditional studio and 2-bedroom suites come with balconies and washer/dryers, as well as flat-screen tvs, dvd players and paid wi-fi. studios offer kitchenettes; 2-bedroom suites add full kitchens. this relaxed, all-suite hotel in the western suburbs is a 9-minute walk from hamilton train station, a 12-minute walk from broadmeadow racecourse and 2. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. theres an informal restaurant/bar and a guest laundry. 6 km from newcastle museum
Newcastle Airport 28 min
Newcastle Beach (10 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Fort Scratchley (12 min)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings. Nobbys Head (13 min)
Headland between the ocean & river with a long, sandy beach & a walk to a hilltop lighthouse. Stockton Sand Dunes (40 min)
Long stretch of moving sand dunes popular for camping, sand boarding & 4x4, horse & camel rides. Newcastle Memorial Walk (8 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (14 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Newcastle Museum (8 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Redhead Beach (19 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Newcastle Ocean Baths (14 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Merewether Beach (7 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Newcastle Art Gallery (8 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. King Edward Park (9 min) Blackbutt Nature Reserve (9 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Glenrock Lagoon (17 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Nobbys Beach (13 min)
Long, curved beach adjacent to a hilltop lighthouse, offering picnic areas with BBQ grills. | 
