Carey Bay Travel Guide

Newcastle

A wooden pier extending into calm water during sunset with a clear sky.

Things to do

Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

£95
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

£45
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

£53
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

£51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
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Top hotels in Carey Bay

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is £100 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£100
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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 ...
Little National Hotel Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is £122 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£122
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (540 reviews)
"Wow what an exceptional stay. Incredible looking room, so comfortable and luxurious. The staff were amazing too, will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

QT Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is £148 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£148
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
NOAH'S On The Beach
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is £105 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£105
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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)
"Next to the club. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

The Executive Inn
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is £62 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£62
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,993 reviews)
"Not cleaned very well. Previous people's used toiletries left in a hower recess. Shower was over spa bath which is very dangerous as a spa bath does not have a flat base and is deeper than normal bath for getting in and out. Also shower had to be handheld asit sprayed all over floor if hooked up. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
The price is £88 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£88
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,635 reviews)
"everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Crown on Darby
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Where to stay in Carey Bay

Find the best Carey Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carey Bay
Learn more about Carey Bay
A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
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, Lake Macquarie or Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

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.

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.
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.

A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

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.

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Toronto

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

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