| in a leafy residential area, this casual hotel is 14 km from scenic views at heaton state forest, 23 km from the closest beach on the tasman sea and 39 km from newcastle airport. the airy, straightforward rooms with simple furnishings come with tea and coffeemaking facilities, free wi-fi and furnished balconies. amenities consist of a low-key restaurant/bar, and parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Newcastle Airport 35 min
Watagans National Park (26 min)
Park, forest, and camping Fort Scratchley (34 min)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (20 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Glenrock Lagoon (36 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Mount Sugarloaf (12 min) Blackbutt Nature Reserve (21 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Newcastle Ocean Baths (36 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Newcastle Art Gallery (31 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Newcastle Beach (33 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Maitland Gaol (26 min)
Guided tours, festivals & a cafe at a storied penitentiary that operated from 1848 to 1998. Speers Point Park (14 min) Redhead Beach (29 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground (14 min) Merewether Beach (29 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Newcastle Museum (30 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. | 
