Fern Bay
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Fern Bay
Fern Bay Motel
Excellent rooms. Spacious and comfortable
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Executive Inn
Room was nice and roomy Sheets clean and bathroom was spacious. Staff accommodating when we had an extra person We will definitely stay here again if the need arises 😀 Air con not working and asked for it to be fixed which it was cooler but a bit rattly Shame their isn’t a small flyer to tell you ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Great resort for a very comfortable stay. The Lagoon pool is a big draw card! Everything you need there and close by all port Stephens beach’s etc.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rooms are very clean with electrical controls. Easy parking and excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Anchorage Port Stephens
Absolutely beautiful stay, staff are all so friendly and accommodating. Will be back! Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
To start with the paid parking system is confusing and poorly handled by staff. So bad that the front counter staff didn't even know what code was needed to leave and return to the carpark on foot. Front counter staff were't friendly and vey impersonal. Access to the hotel and rooms id via a keypad ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fern Bay
Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.
Newcastle City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Mayfield
Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.
The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
