Dora Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with residential areas, a marina, and islands in the background.

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

NZ$114
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Pulbah Island Boat Tour from Lake Macquarie

Pulbah Island Boat Tour from Lake Macquarie

NZ$132
per adult
Pulbah Island Boat Tour from Lake Macquarie
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

NZ$421
per adult
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach

NZ$139
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Caves Beach
20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

NZ$531
per traveller
20 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight
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Our pick of the best Dora Creek Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$225 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$225
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (781 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure staying at the little National and we always look forward to breakfast @ Monti’s cafe downtown! Safe friendly and close to the main restaurants harbour and the tram / train stations!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is NZ$107 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$107
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,982 reviews)
"Been the best place I have stayed in for a very long time long time. Well done team, you really hit all your kpi’a with my stay."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is NZ$262 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$262
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Dated but it is a an old building right next to the beach. Great location. Small room for 2 adults and a teenager"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$215 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$215
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 Maritime ...
7.6/10 Good! (932 reviews)
"Clean room with a friendly staff, location"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is NZ$244 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$244
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
QT Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street Newcastle West NSW
The price is NZ$204 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$204
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Could not of more for us really nice place to stay will stay here if we go there again."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Dora Creek

Find the best Dora Creek areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dora Creek
Learn more about Dora Creek

Bonnells Bay

While visiting Bonnells Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area.

Wyee

While visiting Wyee, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Macquarie and Mannering Lake.

Sunshine

Sunshine might not have many top sights, but Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brightwaters

Though Brightwaters may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area.

A man in a forest with a kangaroo.

Morisset Park

If you're spending some time in Morisset Park, Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are top sights worth seeing.

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