The Local Area

&

What’s On

THE AREA

Redhead Beach Cottage is situated just one minutes drive or just a few minutes stroll to the golden shores of Redhead Beach. With 9 miles of uninterrupted coastline our beach is safe, clean and unspoilt. It is a perfect location for those keen surfers, or for those who just want a seaside escape. Red head beach is also accessible for four wheel driving enthusiasts and is one of only a very few pet friendly beaches available in Newcastle and the surrounding areas. When your tired of sun and surf why not take one of our areas beautiful nature walks. Explore the Bluff which gives magnificent views or walk the coastline through native bush walking trails.

Also, within walking distance of the cottage, you have local restaurants, a bakery, newsagents, takeaway, a general store, and  Bowling Club.

As we are centrally located, Redhead Beach Cottage is also perfect for those guests wishing to explore Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Region and the Wine Country - all within an easy drive.

For those more adventurous guests, wishing to explore  here are some links to help you organize your itinerary. What’s On in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, The Hunter Valley & Wine Country

 ATTRACTIONS

Redhead Beach Cottage is situated within a 1 minute drive of Redhead Beach, a 7 minute drive of Charlestown Shopping Center, the largest in Newcastle with shops, restaurants and cinemas. Within 10 minutes drive of  beautiful Warners Bay and Lake Macquarie. With its foreshore and parks, shops, cafes and restaurants, Lake Macquarie offers a wonderful place to picnic, sail or undertake some water sports, swim, dine out or just explore. Why not try “jazz in the park” every Friday evening throughout summer. If you have the time and would like to explore a little more, the magnificent hunter wineries are just a short 60 minutes drive away and the thriving city of Newcastle, with its beaches and cosmopolitan feel is only a 20minute drive away.