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A hotel room with a large bed, a double sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel sign with amenities including a pool, free WiFi, and availability.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a book on a towel, and a hotel sign in the background.

A balcony with a view of a residential street, a parked delivery truck, and lush greenery.

1. Hotel Forster

11 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Penelope

NZ$228

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor deck with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of a green landscape.

A view from a window with a wooden deck, a covered outdoor area, and trees in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a television mounted on the wall.

A rustic building with a wooden facade, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "FLOW."

2. Boogie Woogie Beach House

15.8 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

"On arrival, the staff advised my partner and I that there was a issue with the room that was booked and were upgraded to the Bowie room. The staff advised about about the restaurants close by. The room was well laid out. The meals we had there were very good, Saturday night and Sunday lunch there was live music. We were a short walk from the beach. This is a great place to make it home base while you travel around the Manning and Great Lakes area. Great place to stay if or on your own or with...

Valdon

NZ$246

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a rolled towel on the bed.

A room with a dark-colored sofa, a window with sheer curtains, and a painting of a cityscape on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a building with multiple floors, and a clear sky.

3. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

9.3 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Peter

NZ$162

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A backyard with a pool, barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.

A beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a blue wall and potted plants.

4. Bali Hi Motel

8 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Colin

NZ$127

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a glass building with reflections.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

A coastal path with a bench, rocky shoreline, and distant buildings.

5. Forstay Motel

9.3 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Maryanne

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of trees and a distant shoreline.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy path, and a tree.

A person in a swimming pool with a large orange inflatable ring.

A modern two-story house with a large glass facade, a red accent wall, and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

14.1 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

simone

NZ$193

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A water play area with a child in the center, surrounded by water jets and slides.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern, open-plan living and dining area with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Discovery Parks - Forster

3.4 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Brian

NZ$245

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

A wall with a 'WELCOME' sign above a collection of brochures and maps. There are two wicker chairs in front of the wall.

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

A pool area with a sign indicating it's for guests only, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.

8. Forster Motor Inn

9.3 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Claire

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A long table with chairs in a covered area with a view of a parking lot.

A bar area with stools and a counter with taps.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and several televisions mounted on the walls.

9. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

9.4 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Kristy

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with white linens, two windows with patterned curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A cozy room with a sofa, wooden walls, a TV, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

10. Ingenia Holidays Old Bar Beach

16.4 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Noel

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A marina with boats docked along a pier, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A pool area with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

11. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

8.9 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Leonardo

NZ$235

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey quilted bedspread and white pillows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A garden area with various plants, a bench, and a wooden structure.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

12. Forster Palms Motel

9.9 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Helen

NZ$167

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a bench and a clear view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by a concrete deck and metal railings.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue bedspread, a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and oven.

13. BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park

4.3 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

cherie

NZ$172

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a wardrobe.

A golf course with a modern building adjacent to it.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, rocky outcrops, and dense greenery.

An aerial view of a golf course with a beach in the background.

14. Bella Villa Motor Inn

9.5 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Christopher

NZ$224

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lush landscape.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story house with a large deck and a covered porch.

A hot tub with a view of a brick wall and a stained glass window.

15. Clarendon Forest Retreat

11.8 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Andrew

NZ$470

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small wooden table, and wall-mounted lights.

A building with a tiled roof, a covered parking area, and a white fence.

A building with a sign for 'In Town Motor Inn' and a 'Vacancy' sign on the side.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

16. In Town Motor Inn

21.1 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Saurabh

NZ$230

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A bar area with a counter, a selection of liquor bottles, and a mirror above the bar.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, toaster, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and an air conditioning unit.

17. Manning River Motel

21.7 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Robert

NZ$114

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several boats docked near a marina.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A pool with clear blue water, a brick border, and a lounge chair with striped cushions.

A covered outdoor seating area with a sign for Tuncurry Motor Lodge.

18. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

8.1 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Greg

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A brick motel with a signboard advertising amenities like air conditioning, BBQ, pool, and Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted painting of a coastal town.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a television mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a glass table surrounded by chairs, potted plants, and a brick wall.

19. Crescent Motel

21.6 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

MICHAL

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a stone wall garden featuring various plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden countertop, and a bowl of fruit.

A round glass table with two black wicker chairs, a small vase with flowers, and two glasses of white wine.

20. Highway Motor Inn

21.5 km from Darawank Nature Reserve

Hana

NZ$150

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Darawank Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Forster	9.4 Exceptional 750 reviews	View
Boogie Woogie Beach House	9.2 Wonderful 117 reviews	View
Forster and Wallis Lake Motel	9.0 Wonderful 274 reviews	View
Bali Hi Motel	8.8 Excellent 894 reviews	View
Forstay Motel	9.0 Wonderful 258 reviews	View

Top Darawank Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Discovery Parks - Forster

10/10 Excellent

"Our second time staying - back in July going up the east coast then back down the coast again recently Love the place - accom great everything you need - staff very helpful - special “shout out” to Sue for her help in accomodating us staying an extra night & not having to change units ! Thank you We’ll be back for sure but prob not till early next year ☺️"

Ruby's Place is a unique beach house with all the creature comforts of home

10/10 Excellent

"The place was nice.We would love to come back."

High Haven with Stunning Beach Views and the Fresh Ocean Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was clean and had everything we needed. The location and view were fantastic."

Family Beach house located in the heart of Blackhead

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hunter Beach house is perfectly located right near the beach and close to the shopping area.Beautiful spot, peaceful with a lovely garden and large deck.House is very well appointed with everything needed for a confortable stay. Gladly come back."

High Street Retreat is set in the heart of Black Head & has magnificent...

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was very disappointing that the key was very difficult to find. There was no lock box, the agency in ALL correspondence said the key would be found in the lock box which didn't exist. The emergency number was not answered."

The Boat House at Black Head with everything you need for an awesome holiday

8/10 Good

"Great view. Kitchen needed a grater. Downstairs bathroom had no mirror, and the door lock was broken. Upstairs toilet had no door lock. Upstairs bathroom had no exhaust fan and no door lock, also no anti slip mat or grab rail for shower over bath - this is a huge falls risk for elderly guests (my parents aged 90 92) and it should be stated in the listing that the shower over the bath is upstairs."

Beachside, Pet friendly, Paradise.

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Green Pastures by the Sea near Forster / Tuncurry with heated pool

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous stay for family of 8 for daughters wedding. Spacious well equipped comfortable bedsGames, pool and paddock golf Accommodating hosts Thanks for sharing your home with us. "

Cooinda Cottage - A Beautiful holiday home in the heart of Black Head.

8/10 Good

"Position and layout of property"

Other attractions near Darawank Nature Reserve

Black Head Beach

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Black Head Beach during your trip to Red Head? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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Nine Mile Beach

8.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nine Mile Beach during your trip to Darawank? Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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Pebbly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pebbly Beach during your trip to Black Head?

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Wallamba River Park

9.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wallamba River Park, a lovely green space in Darawank. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Tallwoods Golf & Country Club

8.8/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Tallwoods Village at Tallwoods Golf & Country Club.

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Shelly Beach

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shelly Beach during your trip to Red Head? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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Riverside Park

9.2/10 (9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park, a lovely green space in Failford. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Diamond Beach

8.8/10 (213 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Diamond Beach during your travels in Diamond Beach? Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Darawank Nature Reserve?

Darawank Nature Reserve is located in Darawank. Travellers like this welcoming area for its riverfront. You'll find 83 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Darawank Nature Reserve?

Laurina Estate is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Darawank Nature Reserve. Other good choices within 5 miles include Discovery Parks - Forster and BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Darawank Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Darawank Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Darawank Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Darawank Nature Reserve.

What can I see and do near Darawank Nature Reserve?

Enjoy the outdoors at Wallamba River Park, Riverside Park or Minimbah Nature Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Black Head Beach, Diamond Beach and Nine Mile Beach. Shelly Beach, Seashells Beach and Pebbly Beach are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

Top Hotels Near Darawank Nature Reserve in Darawank from NZ$114

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Our top choices for Darawank Nature Reserve hotels

1. Hotel Forster

2. Boogie Woogie Beach House

3. Forster and Wallis Lake Motel

4. Bali Hi Motel

5. Forstay Motel

6. Lakeside Forster Holiday Park

7. Discovery Parks - Forster

8. Forster Motor Inn

9. Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster

10. Ingenia Holidays Old Bar Beach

11. South Pacific Palms Motor Inn

12. Forster Palms Motel

13. BIG4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park

14. Bella Villa Motor Inn

15. Clarendon Forest Retreat

16. In Town Motor Inn

17. Manning River Motel

18. Tuncurry Motor Lodge

19. Crescent Motel

20. Highway Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Darawank Nature Reserve

Top Darawank Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Discovery Parks - Forster

Ruby's Place is a unique beach house with all the creature comforts of home

High Haven with Stunning Beach Views and the Fresh Ocean Breeze

Family Beach house located in the heart of Blackhead

High Street Retreat is set in the heart of Black Head & has magnificent...

The Boat House at Black Head with everything you need for an awesome holiday

Beachside, Pet friendly, Paradise.

Green Pastures by the Sea near Forster / Tuncurry with heated pool

Cooinda Cottage - A Beautiful holiday home in the heart of Black Head.

Other attractions near Darawank Nature Reserve

Black Head Beach

Nine Mile Beach

Pebbly Beach

Wallamba River Park

Tallwoods Golf & Country Club

Shelly Beach

Riverside Park

Diamond Beach

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