Title: Lake Macquarie Travel Guide: Best of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Macquarie-Hotels.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Macquarie-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Lake Macquarie Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Macquarie Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Macquarie Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Lighthouse on Bonnet Island, Hells Gate, Macquarie Harbour in Western Tasmania, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/4d754f7f-40b8-4c80-8b20-5242b4974b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lighthouse on Bonnet Island, Hells Gate, Macquarie Harbour in Western Tasmania, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/4d754f7f-40b8-4c80-8b20-5242b4974b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scene of Toronto, Lake Macquarie NSW Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/aa24953d-f78d-4db9-8bf2-3e5d14c458d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Macquarie Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635205988593) - Top hotels in Lake Macquarie - Top Holiday Rentals in Lake Macquarie ![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/8267539e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Executive Inn 10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW £93 22 Mar - 23 Mar 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! (1,000 reviews) Room was nice and roomy Sheets clean and bathroom was spacious. Staff accommodating when we had an extra person We will definitely stay here again if the need arises 😀 Air con not working and asked for it to be fixed which it was cooler but a bit rattly Shame their isn’t a small flyer to tell you ... Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635205988593) ![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/39a7c5e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little National Hotel Newcastle 44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW £98 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees 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! (644 reviews) Always good Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=101339785&PinnedHotelID=101339785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635205988593) ![Jesmond Executive Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1173000/1172974/bd37e5d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jesmond Executive Villas 189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW £51 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees 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! (1,931 reviews) I had given my towel to the cleaners and just wanted a new o Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635205988593) [See all 1,691 properties in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635205988593) 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. ![Jesmond Executive Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1173000/1172974/bd37e5d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jesmond Executive Villas 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 ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,931 reviews) I had given my towel to the cleaners and just wanted a new o Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Jesmond-Executive-Villas.h1172974.Hotel-Information) ![Honeysuckle Executive Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583500/4583476/d32c9b83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Honeysuckle Executive Apartments Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW 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! (890 reviews) Very comfortable stay close to everything we needed will stay again when in this area. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Honeysuckle-Executive-Apartments.h4583476.Hotel-Information) ![Crown on Darby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6057700/6057609/75689685_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown on Darby 101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews) Massive living area - lovely and clean Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Crown-On-Darby.h6057609.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635205988593&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Lake Macquarie hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10)[9 Mar - 10 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/294b18e9-5309-4169-93aa-dfa393b07a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Macquarie during your travels in Lake Macquarie. 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