it's 10 km from the pacific highway. a 6-minute walk from the myall river, this casual motel next to bushland and the tea gardens country club is also 3 km from the 18-hole hawks nest golf club and 4 km from jimmys beach. informal suites include flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some add whirlpool baths and/or bushland views. parking is available. there's an outdoor saltwater pool and a bbq area, as well as a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Newcastle Airport 42 min
Tomaree Mountain (1 hr 16) Guided tours are offered to the top of this mountain featuring ocean views & marine life sightings. Tomaree National Park (1 hr 5) Located on the traditional land of the Worimi People, this coastal park has many volcanic features. Broughton Island (19 min) Tiny, rugged island with abundant bird & marine life, tranquil coves & simple campsites. One Mile Beach (1 hr 2) Popular recreational beach for surfers & families, with sand dunes & picnic areas. Toboggan Hill Park (58 min) Fun park featuring a toboggan run, mini-golf, water-balloon launchers, a giant maze & more. Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters (52 min) Tomaree Head (1 hr 14) Peninsula with sandy beaches & hiking trails up bush-clad mountains for sweeping ocean views. Samurai Nudist Beach (1 hr 2) Popular clothing-optional beach & 4x4 driving rally destination, with a campground. Worimi Conservation Lands (1 hr 2) Aboriginal-owned park with guided dune tours, sand boarding, beach fishing & horseback riding. d'Albora Marinas (1 hr 2) Zenith Beach (1 hr 8) Modest, sandy cove between mountains, with clear water, rock formations & surfing waves. Tomaree Head Summit walk (1 hr 8) Short, steep hiking trail leading to lookout platforms with expansive bay & island views. Jimmys Beach (7 min) Tranquil, scenic beach in a sheltered setting with calm water & a stretch of sand for long walks. Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides (57 min) Camel-riding trails over rolling dunes & along the shore, with an option to pre-book sunset tours. Gan Gan Lookout (59 min) Accessible by car, this prominent viewpoint offers expansive views of Nelson Bay & beyond. |