Title: Visit Lake Macquarie: 2026 Travel Guide for Lake Macquarie, New South Wales | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/Lake-Macquarie-Hotels.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/Lake-Macquarie-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Macquarie Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Macquarie ## Travel 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) ![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 - Lake Macquarie Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 $118 nightly $130 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Great property for the price. Plenty of food options nearby. Parking was under the building - not immediately obvious but easy to find after checking in. Would definitely stay again. Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%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 $115 nightly $126 total May 3 - May 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (663 reviews) Awesome hotel in a great location! Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F3%2F2026&endDate=5%2F4%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 $67 nightly $74 total May 3 - May 4 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,938 reviews) the Unit was completely misrepresented . on Expedia web site it stated washer , dryer ,bathroom ,DV player, etc of which non existed Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F3%2F2026&endDate=5%2F4%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635205988593) [See all 1,692 properties in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F4%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%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 WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,938 reviews) the Unit was completely misrepresented . on Expedia web site it stated washer , dryer ,bathroom ,DV player, etc of which non existed Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Newcastle-Hotels-Jesmond-Executive-Villas.h1172974.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 WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,584 reviews) Perfect location for access to restaurants and nightlife, secure parking, beautifully appointed room Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Newcastle-Hotels-Crown-On-Darby.h6057609.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 Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and ... 7.6/10 Good! (897 reviews) Clean spacious room Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Newcastle-Hotels-Honeysuckle-Executive-Apartments.h4583476.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/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.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[Apr 3 - Apr 4](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[Apr 4 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635205988593&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%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. Wander the lakeside and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Macquarie-New-South-Wales.d6054285.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pulbah Island Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Pulbah Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Lake Macquarie. [](https://expedia.com/Pulbah-Island-Nature-Reserve-New-South-Wales.d624510782197149696.Vacation-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) #### Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake $60 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch-on-the-lake.a46777983.activity-details) ![Loop the Lake Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743198/1400a292-4c39-4aa5-a72e-698c53805159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch $66 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-loop-the-lake-cruise-with-lunch.a47743198.activity-details) ![Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50793468/624db2d9-f346-4811-8469-e59dfb047ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea $78 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hunter-river-discovery-cruise-with-lunch-and-devonshire-tea.a50793468.activity-details) ![Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50794174/eb184b8b-cbd4-4340-b0ed-7e77ba2806e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting $84 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-morpeth-cruise-with-wine-and-local-produce-tasting.a50794174.activity-details) ![Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47715244/5b465486-eee1-4051-8f2e-6f7bb4a8dcfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch $98 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-cruise-and-guided-nature-walk-with-lunch.a47715244.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 $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) [See all activities in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Lake Macquarie ![Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352152/8f2a962e-ebf0-49cb-af97-bed9a1afd2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newcastle ![Seagulls perched along jetty on foggy winter morning at Lake Macquarie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342293/826d7887-8e58-4dd6-a794-4e357c9f8f57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mannering Park ![Aerial view of the township of Budgewoi in regional Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350536/a33bdc84-5d87-4f01-b299-8cb02716d9f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Munmorah ![D Swansea central swansea rise pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181669/d1d763e3-c27f-4f1d-9c4d-47a04402c95a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gwandalan - 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