Shortland Travel Guide
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Activities
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
AU$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
AU$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
AU$100
per adult
Our pick of the best Shortland Hotel Deals
Shortland Budget Accommodation
269 Sandgate Road Shortland NSW
The price is AU$75 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$75
per night
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Stay at this golf hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Little National Hotel Newcastle
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$188 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$188
per night
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (755 reviews)
"Fantastic facilities for the business traveller"
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$202 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$202
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Maritime ...
7.6/10 Good! (919 reviews)
"Good location. Nice staff. Expensive."
Reviewed on 19 July 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is AU$124 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$124
per night
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,969 reviews)
"10 out of 10 recommended"
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
The Executive Inn
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$184 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$184
per night
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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. ...
NOAH'S On The Beach
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is AU$220 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$220
per night
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Best beach location in town. Total vibe of humans by the beach on a 24hour rotation in the friendliest town."
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Shortland
Find the best Shortland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shortland
Learn more about Shortland
Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela
Swansea
While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.
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.
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.
Shortland Travel Guide
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- Fort Scratchley
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Visit Hunter Valley
- John Hunter Hospital
- Visit Beresfield
- Visit Raymond Terrace
- Visit Tarro
- Visit Tomago
- Merewether Beach
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Visit Adamstown
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- Visit Bar Beach
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- Visit Caves Beach
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- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Visit Stockton
- Visit Tighes Hill
- Visit Wallsend
- Visit Warners Bay
- Visit Wickham
- Visit Newcastle
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Shortland Holidays
