Lakelands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Newcastle: Country Towns River & Farm Tour with BBQ
Our pick of the best Lakelands Hotel Deals
The Executive Inn
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
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room spotless Staff courteous. Bed a bit of a challenge. Very comfortable but hard to get up and around
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Staff were really welcoming.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Crystalbrook Kingsley
The most comfortable mattress on the planet!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
Room was clean. Entertainment was great, Foxtel movie etc. Just negative about room service. Coffee served in take away cups in rooms. $5 extra charge.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
No free parking at the hotel Should be included with the stay. If staying more then 2 days
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakelands
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.
Charlestown
Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Gateshead
Travellers like the restaurants in Gateshead, and Carbeen Street Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
