Title: Fennell Bay Travel Guide: Best of Fennell Bay, Newcastle Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Fennell Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Fennell-Bay-Newcastle-Hotels.0-n553248633877834092-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Fennell Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Fennell-Bay.d553248633877834092.Car-Hire-Guide)[Fennell Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Fennell-Bay.d553248633877834092.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Fennell Bay Travel Guide ## Newcastle ## Visit Fennell Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Newcastle travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle.dx6047788) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Newcastle showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089521/31b1b8b9-f03c-4339-9f6f-72b9a8854652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle Beach 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Beach-Newcastle-East.d553248635923089521.Attraction) ![Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633851059531/dd35e14f-d124-4d99-a9e8-0128629c809c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merewether Beach 5/5(3 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merewether-Beach-New-South-Wales.d553248633851059531.Attraction) ![Sunset from the bluff #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131897/571309a2-028b-4ecd-a131-382591218b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blacksmiths-Beach-Belmont.d553248634012804138.Attraction) ![A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047788/a36cb3a7-c3c7-4f77-b94b-b8a6c5a4028d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foreshore-Park-Newcastle-East.d553248621532609678.Attraction) ![Newcastle showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884278/101785cd-e602-4ed8-88c8-fbf4c2b04183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Ocean-Baths-Newcastle-East.d553248621592884278.Attraction) ![Merewether Ocean Baths which includes a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609757/5c9e44a2-a014-4181-b5ce-9471fb8f991c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merewether Ocean Baths 5/5(1 review) Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merewether-Ocean-Baths-Merewether.d553248621532609757.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch.a46777983.activity-details) ![three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438282/1ef44acb-971a-4dea-b1ae-cad70eae77f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast £189 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-bubbly-breakfast.a438282.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752015/e5786796-2116-42d1-be1b-4ca6c4cae7f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland's True Crime Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) [See all activities in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle.d6047788.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Fennell Bay ![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 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (999 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633877834092) ![Rydges Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911100/911017/f3de2839_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Newcastle Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW £113 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (1,000 reviews) 10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable! Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=911017&PinnedHotelID=911017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633877834092) ![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 £45 1 Mar - 2 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 ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,923 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633877834092) ![Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27350000/27341900/27341838/776eca6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG 514 King Street Newcastle West NSW £80 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=27341838&PinnedHotelID=27341838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633877834092) ![Honeysuckle Executive Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583500/4583476/84e6d481_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Honeysuckle Executive Apartments Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW £75 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ... 7.6/10 Good! (873 reviews) Had everything we needed for comfortable stay. Location is very good for walking to shops and restaurants. It was clean. It was good to have a balcony. Paid parking was handy but there were spaces in carpark nearby on Saturday and Sunday. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4583476&PinnedHotelID=4583476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633877834092) ![NOAH'S On The Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179100/179004/3809329f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NOAH'S On The Beach Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW £107 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Comfortable room with a fantastic view of the beach. Parking underneath is good and we enjoyed eating at the restaurant both nights we were there. We had breakfast at the beach kiosk across the road and watched the surfers while we had our coffee, bliss! We will be back. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=179004&PinnedHotelID=179004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633877834092) [See all 1,268 properties in Fennell Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248633877834092) 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. ![](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-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248633877834092) ## Check Fennell Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633877834092&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Fennell Bay ![Speers Point NSW ❤️ an hour an a half north of Sydney 😄](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342312/a7762fa5-b7d0-405f-84f7-ff9a6553a4f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Speers Point You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Speers Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Macquarie or The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Speers-Point.dx6342312) ![F2DT5N On the waterfront at Toronto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345816/f3d1e9d5-e595-40ed-9778-545fc0c573b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Toronto Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Toronto.dx6345816) ![I can't get enough of weekend whale watching in Port Stephens! These creatures are simple amazing! They take my breath away every time! Jump on with the amazing crew at Tamboi Queen Cruises and go have a look for yourself! You won't be disappointed! #weekendgetaway #whale #cruise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047593/e585c184-dfc9-43bc-bf15-7a02d5447228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Warners-Bay.dx6047593) ![Houses lining the shoreline at Lake Macquarie illuminated by late afternoon sunlight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55252/c9eec232-3487-426b-a35c-f9067f1639db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Belmont.dx55252) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Charlestown.dx7221) ![#Springfun cool caves at Lake Macquarie ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131833/8f2f3742-7d5b-4b02-a477-2994b6bca04b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Blacksmiths Travellers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. 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