Cooranbong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is Gap Creek Falls in Watagans National Park. It's a relatively short but tricky walk and you'll be extremely lucky to see this sort of flow going over. However, when you get some good rain, the fall expands dramatically and is well worth the walk in.
This is Gap Creek Falls in Watagans National Park. It's a relatively short but tricky walk and you'll be extremely lucky to see this sort of flow going over. However, when you get some good rain, the fall expands dramatically and is well worth the walk in.

Where to stay in Cooranbong

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Freemans Waterhole

Travellers like the parks in Freemans Waterhole, and Watagans National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Freemans Waterhole
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Martinsville

Travellers like the parks in Martinsville, and Watagans National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Martinsville
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW
The price is AU$175 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$175
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! (1,004 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
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$182 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$182
26 Jan - 27 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! (1,002 reviews)
Room really clean, housekeeping staff do a great job. Pool lovely, well kept. Issue with renovations in room above us that nobody told us about it at check in, d/w reception, apologies made, compensation given, just not what we'd expect, especially given good service on numerous previous visits. ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$206 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$206
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
We arrived late and the staff were a wonderful help. The hotel is very modern and clean and located along the harbour with a great boardwalk to stretch the legs after a long drive. The kids enjoyed Cold Rock ice cream a 5 min max stroll from the hotel. We grabbed some Thai takeaway too but could ...

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Rydges Newcastle
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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! (1,918 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
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road The Entrance NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,348 reviews)
Amazing staff :)

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street The Entrance NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,525 reviews)
Cleanliness of apartment & kitchen supplies

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
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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.

Popular places to visit

Avondale University

Enjoy the student vibe at Avondale University during your visit to Cooranbong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Avondale University

Abbotts Falls Trailhead

You can take time to visit Abbotts Falls Trailhead during your travels to Cooranbong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Abbotts Falls Trailhead

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

AU$70
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

AU$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Sydney to Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast Private Tour 4 Days.

4-Day Private Coastal Escape from Sydney to Mid North Coast

AU$3,295
per adult
4-Day Private Coastal Escape from Sydney to Mid North Coast
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Reviews of Cooranbong

4.3
Top destination
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Super small town. The convenient store had the best customer service and helped with dinner as the takeaway shop closed at 7pm. Beautiful and quiet.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very friendly and safe area feel welcomed

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