Cooranbong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tree lined riverbank at Dora Creek Cooranbong New South Wales Australia
Dora Creek at Cooranbong New South Wales Australia lined with palm trees on the riverbank
This is Gap Creek Falls in Watagans National Park. It's a relatively short but tricky walk and you'll be extremely lucky to see this sort of flow going over. However, when you get some good rain, the fall expands dramatically and is well worth the walk in.

Where to stay in Cooranbong

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Martinsville

Travellers like the parks in Martinsville, and Watagans National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Martinsville
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Freemans Waterhole

Travellers like the parks in Freemans Waterhole, and Watagans National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Freemans Waterhole
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is NZ$229 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$229
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
When we first arrived in our room, we couldn't even open the sliding door to see the pool area (glimpses of it) and the flyscreen was ripped. I went downstairs to Reception and let them know about the damaged doors. The lady was polite and put us into another room. However, the glass door was again ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Executive Inn
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW
The price is NZ$220 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$220
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great experience and great facilities 👍

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$232 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$232
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (653 reviews)
What a treat. All the elegance and style of a big brand name with the friendliness and personality of a boutique hotel. Comfiest bed and pillows ever. Throughly recommend.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
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! (1,935 reviews)
Would have been nice to have a set of sheets and blanket for the sofa bed, otherwise it was an enjoyable stay

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
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! (893 reviews)
Clean but our room was 101 and very noisy with street noise and early starts at the job site opposite.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
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! (1,577 reviews)
Close to everything in the city. Walking distance to restaurants and cafes.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Crown on Darby
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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.

Popular places to visit

Avondale University

Enjoy the student vibe at Avondale University during your visit to Cooranbong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Avondale University

Abbotts Falls Trailhead

You can take time to visit Abbotts Falls Trailhead during your travels to Cooranbong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Abbotts Falls Trailhead

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

NZ$83
per adult
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Explore Ourimbah State Forest Junior Tree Ropes Course

Explore Ourimbah State Forest Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$45
per child
Explore Ourimbah State Forest Junior Tree Ropes Course
Ourimbah: Central Coast Treetops Adventure Tree Ropes Course

Ourimbah: Central Coast Treetops Adventure Tree Ropes Course

NZ$82
per adult
Ourimbah: Central Coast Treetops Adventure Tree Ropes Course
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

NZ$113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

NZ$163
per adult
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

NZ$267
per adult
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
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