| the streamlined rooms come with wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves, as well as dining areas; some have balconies and/or lake views. upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sofas or extra bedrooms. set along the esplanade and across the street from lake macquarie, this casual motel is 8 km from lake macquarie city art gallery and 14 km from newcastle entertainment centre. parking is available. it's a 2-minute walk from a bus stop. there's also a coin-operated laundry. amenities include a japanese restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a garden patio with a bbq area and a pizza oven. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Newcastle Airport 39 min
Glenrock Lagoon (25 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Merewether Beach (19 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (20 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Redhead Beach (15 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Newcastle Memorial Walk (22 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. Fort Scratchley (27 min)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings. Newcastle Art Gallery (24 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Blackbutt Nature Reserve (12 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Blacksmiths Beach (16 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Newcastle Ocean Baths (30 min)
Outdoor 1920s ocean swimming pool with an art deco pavilion, on a promenade overlooking the beach. Speers Point Park (7 min) Watagans National Park (35 min)
Park, forest, and camping Newcastle Museum (23 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Newcastle Beach (24 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. Nobbys Beach (28 min)
Long, curved beach adjacent to a hilltop lighthouse, offering picnic areas with BBQ grills. | 
