Craigo and Kiki's Guidebook
Local areas to explore
Beaches, lakes and trails within walking distance, by bike or very short drive from our apartment.
Secluded un-patrolled beach. 15 mins walk or short drive. Many nature and bike trails leading to and off the beach to explore
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Dudley Beach
Secluded un-patrolled beach. 15 mins walk or short drive. Many nature and bike trails leading to and off the beach to explore
Spectacular nature walks and bike trails just 15 mins from the apartment, leading down to the lovely secluded and un-patrolled Burwood Beach
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Glenrock State Conservation Area
Yuelarbah TrackSpectacular nature walks and bike trails just 15 mins from the apartment, leading down to the lovely secluded and un-patrolled Burwood Beach
Jewell of Lake Macquarie, explore the foreshore or numerous cafes and restaurants. Short drive, bus or about an hour by bike (ideally via Fernleigh Track to Belmont then around the Lake). Just one of many lovely bays and foreshores to explore on the Lake.
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Warners Bay Foreshore
The EsplanadeJewell of Lake Macquarie, explore the foreshore or numerous cafes and restaurants. Short drive, bus or about an hour by bike (ideally via Fernleigh Track to Belmont then around the Lake). Just one of many lovely bays and foreshores to explore on the Lake.
Popular surfing beach. Patrolled with kiosk in the northern end, located just 5 mins drive or 20 mins by bike down the Fernleigh Track.
Unpatrolled and dog friendly to the south. Can be accessed by 4x4 with park pass.
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Redhead Beach
Popular surfing beach. Patrolled with kiosk in the northern end, located just 5 mins drive or 20 mins by bike down the Fernleigh Track.
Unpatrolled and dog friendly to the south. Can be accessed by 4x4 with park pass.
Expansive nature reserve with wildlife encounters, perfect for families. Just 15 mins drive away
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveExpansive nature reserve with wildlife encounters, perfect for families. Just 15 mins drive away
Great beach to explore just 20 mins drive away. Make a day of it and continue to Catherine Hill Bay.
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Caves Beach
Great beach to explore just 20 mins drive away. Make a day of it and continue to Catherine Hill Bay.
Local Food Scene
Great dining options within walking distance from the apartment.
Unique and changing menu of foods, banquets and cocktails for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located just across the road but a destination location for the region.
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Pegs
157 Dudley RdUnique and changing menu of foods, banquets and cocktails for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located just across the road but a destination location for the region.
Great local pub just a 15 min walk away. Great atmosphere and pub dining menu.
Can hire mountain bikes here by the day to explore the region.
Royal Crown Hotel
94 Ocean StGreat local pub just a 15 min walk away. Great atmosphere and pub dining menu.
Can hire mountain bikes here by the day to explore the region.
Another destination location just across the road. Delicious Thai fusion lunch and dinner menu but equally amazing choice for a traditional cafe breakfast menu.
The whitecottage 163
163 Dudley RoadAnother destination location just across the road. Delicious Thai fusion lunch and dinner menu but equally amazing choice for a traditional cafe breakfast menu.
Delicious coffees, cakes and pastries which you will smell wafting past the balcony in the morning. Great way to start the day. Closes around midday.
Morning Market Coffee Whitebridge
142 Dudley RoadDelicious coffees, cakes and pastries which you will smell wafting past the balcony in the morning. Great way to start the day. Closes around midday.
Numerous eateries in and around Charlestown Square, some great bets are Sushi Musa, The Bavarian Charlestown, Rib and Burgers Charlestown
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Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StNumerous eateries in and around Charlestown Square, some great bets are Sushi Musa, The Bavarian Charlestown, Rib and Burgers Charlestown
Surrounding Areas
Nature areas to explore in the nearby region, within an hours drive away.
Mountainous forest regions with beautiful trails, waterfalls and vistas, visible from the south facing balcony and just a 45 min drive away.
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Watagans National Park
Mount Faulk RoadMountainous forest regions with beautiful trails, waterfalls and vistas, visible from the south facing balcony and just a 45 min drive away.
Spend the day up the bay! Explore Nelson Bay and gorgeous Port Stephens region.
Loads to do including climbing Mt Tomaree (some of the best views on the coast, and the world), snorkel at Fly Point, take a dolphin spotting cruise or go whale watching (Jun/Jul and Sep/Oct), sandboarding, 4x4 safaris or camel tours qt Birubi point.
Plenty more activities to fill a day, just an hour drive away.
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Nelson Bay
Spend the day up the bay! Explore Nelson Bay and gorgeous Port Stephens region.
Loads to do including climbing Mt Tomaree (some of the best views on the coast, and the world), snorkel at Fly Point, take a dolphin spotting cruise or go whale watching (Jun/Jul and Sep/Oct), sandboarding, 4x4 safaris or camel tours qt Birubi point.
Plenty more activities to fill a day, just an hour drive away.
Jewell of the Hunter Valley Vineyards, just an hours drive away. Explore the entire region including Pokolbin and Lovedale areas. Travel by car to a range of vineyards and cellar doors to try and buy the best wines, cheeses, chocolates and produce from the area.
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Roche Estate
McDonalds RoadJewell of the Hunter Valley Vineyards, just an hours drive away. Explore the entire region including Pokolbin and Lovedale areas. Travel by car to a range of vineyards and cellar doors to try and buy the best wines, cheeses, chocolates and produce from the area.
Head for a day trip to beautiful Terrigal region and explore the central coast region, just an hour drive away.
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Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal DriveHead for a day trip to beautiful Terrigal region and explore the central coast region, just an hour drive away.
Shopping and Entertainment
Located just a 5 min drive from the apartment, Charlestown Square is the Hunter's largest shopping destination with more choice and more parking. With major stores including Myer, H&M, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and Reading Cinemas, along with around 230 specialty stores including Cotton On, Mecca Maxima, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel Sport, City Beach, Best & Less and Strike Bowling Bar, you’ll be able to find everything you’re looking for at Charlestown Square.
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Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StLocated just a 5 min drive from the apartment, Charlestown Square is the Hunter's largest shopping destination with more choice and more parking. With major stores including Myer, H&M, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and Reading Cinemas, along with around 230 specialty stores including Cotton On, Mecca Maxima, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel Sport, City Beach, Best & Less and Strike Bowling Bar, you’ll be able to find everything you’re looking for at Charlestown Square.
Located just 10 mins drive away Wstfield Kotara is your one stop hub for shopping, fun and relaxation. The centre includes speciality fashion, entertainment, dining and well-being retailers and is adjacent to a large and expansive home makers centre.
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Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveLocated just 10 mins drive away Wstfield Kotara is your one stop hub for shopping, fun and relaxation. The centre includes speciality fashion, entertainment, dining and well-being retailers and is adjacent to a large and expansive home makers centre.
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Vervoersmogelijkheden
On Demand Public Transport
A super cost effective (less than $4 per person) and efficient on-demand public transportation system.
The Lake Macquarie On Demand service will pick you up and drop you off across Lake Macquarie, area covers Charlestown, Dudley, Whitebridge, Gateshead, Redhead, Warners Bay, Mount Hutton, Windale, Tingira Heights, Eleebana, Croudace Bay, Valentine, Belmont North and Belmont areas.
Requires an app and account to use and currently only runs during the day.
https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/on-demand/lake-macquarie
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Lake Mac Ferry
Lake Macquarie is twice the size of Sydney Harbour and offers visitors unparalleled adventures. Lake Mac Ferry allow you to explore the vast area with hop on hop off passes available for key destinations. Start early to make the most of the day, nearest stop to our apartment is Belmont Wharf.
https://lakemacferry.com.au/
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Mountain Bike Hire
You can hire Mountain Bikes by the day from nearby Royal Crown Hotel, Ocean Road, Dudley. Just 15 mins walk away.