| some add courtyard views. set 3 km from newcastle civic theatre, this relaxed hotel is also 3 km from newcastle art gallery and 5 km from the lighthouse at nobby's head. other amenities include a communal kitchenette and limited parking. an upscale restaurant serves modern australian cuisine. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the understated rooms offer tvs, as well as shared bathrooms. there's an elegant wine bar and cafe, plus a chic guest lounge featuring a flat-screen tv, a fireplace, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms have en suite facilities
Newcastle Airport 24 min
Nobbys Beach (10 min)
Long, curved beach adjacent to a hilltop lighthouse, offering picnic areas with BBQ grills. Nobbys Head (10 min)
Headland between the ocean & river with a long, sandy beach & a walk to a hilltop lighthouse. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (13 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Merewether Beach (9 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Fort Scratchley (11 min)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings. Newcastle Museum (5 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Newcastle Art Gallery (7 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Nobbys Lighthouse (10 min)
Active 19th-century lighthouse providing beach access & sweeping harbor & city views. Glenrock Lagoon (19 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Newcastle Memorial Walk (9 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Stockton Sand Dunes (35 min)
Long stretch of moving sand dunes popular for camping, sand boarding & 4x4, horse & camel rides. Newcastle Beach (9 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Newcastle Ocean Baths (11 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (15 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. King Edward Park (9 min) | 
