Hunter

Travel Guide

I live here and there's a park right on the shore of Lake Macquarie (Australia's largest salt water lake, as in one that actually has water in it all the time).  
There's a lovely park, sadly without facilities, just down the road and it's a wonderful spot to shoot sunrises or view some bird life.
I live here and there's a park right on the shore of Lake Macquarie (Australia's largest salt water lake, as in one that actually has water in it all the time).  
There's a lovely park, sadly without facilities, just down the road and it's a wonderful spot to shoot sunrises or view some bird life.
Stockton Beach gets seriously big when storm surf rolls in, making for some spectacular scenes.  This was taken in June 2019 when a southerly push the swell up.  Going out is impossible here, even bulk freighters have run aground under these conditions.
Watching the ferries coming and going at Stockton.  Newcastle City in NSW is in the distance.  
Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.
NEWCASTLE’S NEW ANZAC MEMORIAL WALK
A new addition to Newcastle is the Anzac Memorial Bridge along Memorial Drive. With stunning coastal views across the water and in the other direction the city, this is a walk worth doing. 
‪#‎Newcastle‬#ANZACWalk#Memorial

Where to stay in Hunter

Tip: Go to remote places to find new perspectives to shoot #LifeAtExpedia

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Ghosties Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Caves Beach
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

Belmont

Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Belmont
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Raymond Terrace

Unique features of Raymond Terrace include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Nargoon Reserve or Tilligerry State Conservation Area while you're exploring the area.

Raymond Terrace
Old ship

Newcastle City Centre

If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Newcastle City Centre
F2DT5N On the waterfront at Toronto

Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

Toronto
I can't get enough of weekend whale watching in Port Stephens! These creatures are simple amazing! They take my breath away every time! Jump on with the amazing crew at Tamboi Queen Cruises and go have a look for yourself! You won't be disappointed! #weekendgetaway #whale #cruise

Warners Bay

Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Warners Bay
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is RM435 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
RM435
RM479 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at The Executive Inn. Lovely breakfast buffet, great outdoor spa and the pool curfew of 9pm was enforced meaning that it was quiet at night time. Rooms are individually air-conditioned and the staff are friendly. We were needing to go to John Hunter Hospital which was a short ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Executive Inn
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW
The price is RM431 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
RM431
RM474 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
What a perfect stay for a young family (kids 4 and 7). We enjoyed the early check in that was available (at 11:30am even though website said generally the rooms were available from 3pm), but we got lucky that a room was vacant). The pool was the perfect temperature, the water park was so much fun ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

4.5 out of 5
265 Sandy Point Road Salamander Bay NSW
The price is RM878 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
RM878
RM878 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Salamander Bay. Enjoy free parking, a health club and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,532 reviews)
The pool and facilities were good, the rooms could do with a refresher.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

4.5 out of 5
265 Sandy Point Road Salamander Bay NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Salamander Bay. Enjoy free parking, a health club and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,532 reviews)
The pool and facilities were good, the rooms could do with a refresher.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

4 out of 5
35-45 Shoal Bay Rd Shoal Bay NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Shoal Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,106 reviews)
Our room was spacious, and generally quite clean. Nice to have a fan available for the bedroom as there wasn’t an air conditioner (or tv) in there. Bathroom/shower recess was a little moldy/dirty. Fridge frosted up and not closing properly. Staff were very helpful. Great location, some of the surrounds ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,917 reviews)
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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