Accommodation

Guide

2011 CONTENTS

Introduction 2 About Hunter Institute 3 Finding Somewhere to Live 5 Rental Bond 8 Key Rights & Responsibilities as a Tenant 9 Where to Get More Information 10 Personal Safety Plan 11 Homestay 13 Hunter Valley Hotel Academy 14 Real Estate Agents – Student Accommodation 16 Share Housing / Serviced Apartments 17 Motel 18 Hotel 20 Backpackers – Caravan Park – Bed & Breakfast 22 Detailed list of Accommodation across 23 Useful Websites 37

Updated December 2010 1 INTRODUCTION

Dear Student

Finding the right place to live is important. This guide is designed to help students find suitable accommodation near a campus of their study across the Hunter.

Accommodation ranging from short-term or long term, hostel or share-house, basic or five star accommodations is included in our guide to assist students in their search for accommodation.

In addition, this accommodation guide provides information about your rights and responsibilities as well as some handy hints.

Further assistance can be sought by contacting the Accommodation Officer at Hunter TAFE: [email protected]

Ph: (02) 4923 7365

Office located on Newcastle Campus, Building F, Ground Floor, Room 39 (FG.39).

A copy of our guide is also available to download from our Hunter Institute website at: http://www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au - search accommodation.

We welcome your feedback in relation to the guide. If we have missed anything or you have any ideas on how we can improve it, please email: [email protected]

Accommodation Officer (02) 4923 7365

Disclaimer

Students are advised that we make every effort to ensure that the information provided in this guide is accurate and useful, however TAFE NSW is not in a position to endorse any of the establishments or services listed in this guide and students are advised to make their own careful enquiries before entering into any agreement.

Updated December 2010 2 ABOUT HUNTER INSTITUTE

Hunter Institute of TAFE services Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions of NSW. We have 15 campuses in the Hunter cluster which includes Belmont, Cessnock, Glendale, Gosford, Hamilton, Hunter Street, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle (also known as Tighes Hill), Ourimbah, Scone, Singleton, Tomaree, and Wyong.

BELMONT AND GLENDALE Campus of TAFE NSW is located within the Lake Macquarie area. For further information on these areas contact: Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre Telephone: (02) 4921 0740 Email: [email protected] http://www.visitlakemac.com.au/

CESSNOCK Campus is located in the heart of Cessnock. Cessnock is well known for the coal industry and is a very popular attraction for the wine industry. For further information on Cessnock contact: Hunter Valley Tourist Information Centre Telephone: 49 900 900 Website: http://www.coastshop.com.au/NSWCentralcoast/accommodation/Cessnock.htm Website: http://www.winecountry.com.au

GOSFORD is the major commercial hub of the central coast and is in close proximity to ocean beaches, bushland and forests. For further information on Gosford contact: Gosford Visitor Information Centre 200 Mann Street Gosford Telephone: 4343 4444 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Gosford.aspx Website: www.visitcentralcoast.com.au

KURRI KURRI is a town which is rich in history and heritage and is associated with coal mining. The Kurri Kurri campus is located a couple of kilometres from the town centre. For further information on Kurri Kurri contact: Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitors' Centre at Cessnock, Telephone: (02) 4990 4477 Website: http://www.kurrikurri.com/

Updated December 2010 3 MAITLAND offers a country atmosphere with a city service. For further information on Maitland contact: Maitland Visitor Information Centre Cnr New England Highway and High Street Maitland, NSW 2320 Toll Free: 1300 652 320 - Telephone: 02 - 4931 2800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.maitlandhuntervalley.com.au

MUSWELLBROOK For further information on Muswellbrook contact Muswellbrook Visitor Centre 87 Hill Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Telephone: 65 414 050 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.muswellbrook.org.au/accommodation.asp

NEWCASTLE (TIGHES HILL), HAMILTON and HUNTER STREET campuses are all located in Newcastle which is a bustling city on a magnificent coast line with beautiful beaches. For further information on Newcastle area please contact: Newcastle Visitor Centre 361 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW 2300 Telephone: 4974 2999 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au

OURIMBAH is a town located between Gosford and Wyong. Ourimbah hosts students who study at TAFE and University. Ourimbah is close to coastal beaches and bushland. For further information on Ourimbah contact: Gosford Visitor Information Centre 200 Mann Street Gosford Telephone: 4343 4444 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Gosford.aspx Website: www.visitcentralcoast.com.au

SCONE is known as the Horse Capital of Australia and is one of the most visually attractive areas in NSW. For further information on Scone, contact: Scone Visitor Information Centre Ph: 6545 1526 www.horsecapital.com.au http://www.upperhuntercountry.com/hunter_valley/Scone.htm [email protected]

SINGLETON campus is located at Singleton of which is a sophisticated country town, in the heart of the Hunter Valley and is located on the Hunter River surrounded by pastures and national parks. For further information on Singleton contact: Singleton Visitor Information Centre 39 George Street (New England Highway) Tel: 02 6571 5888 or 1800 449 888 Email: [email protected] www.singletontourism.com.au

TOMAREE campus is in the picturesque Port Stephens region. For further information on Tomaree contact: Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre PO Box 435 Nelson Bay 2315 Telephone: 4980 6900 www.portstephens.org.au

WYONG is a diverse region of coastal towns encased in an aquatic playground of tranquil lakes and pristine beaches. For further information on Wyong contact: The Entrance Visitor Information Centre Marine Parade The Entrance Ph: 1300 130 708 Website: http://www.wyongshire.org/holidayaccomm/index.html

Updated December 2010 4 FINDING SOMEWHERE TO LIVE

Before you do anything else it is advisable to sit down and think seriously about your own needs and expectations in regard to the type and cost of the accommodation you are seeking.

What sort of Accommodation do you need?

When you are looking for somewhere to live you need to think about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of accommodation. Do you need; • a house? • a flat? • public housing? • a boarding house or hostel? • share accommodation?

What location do you want?

You need to think about where you want to live and consider factors like: • whether it is near public transport • if it is far from your campus

How much can you afford?

Consider factors like rent and bond and the other costs of setting up a house, such as electricity, connection fees and deposits for telephone & gas plus house contents insurance.

Where can you find out about places to rent?

• The designated Accommodation Noticeboard at each campus. • Newspapers – you should consult the “To Let” and “Wanted” columns of (particularly the Saturday and Wednesday editions), the Star and Post (weekly free publications).

• Newcastle University website: http://offcampusaccommodation.newcastle.edu.au/

• Real Estate Agency noticeboards, especially before they advertise in the newspapers. • Internet sites

If possible, choose your flatmates before choosing your flat. It is advisable to live with students whom you know and who have similar standards – financial and social. The most common reasons for groups not lasting are:

• One of the group runs out of money and cannot afford to remain. • Some do not share domestic chores and responsibilities and the others are left with more than their share. • The behaviour of some makes study and living conditions intolerable for the others. • Friendships dissolve.

Updated December 2010 5 Cost of Renting

Starting a tenancy can be an expensive business. You will usually have to pay for the following costs when you start a tenancy. Please note these are approximate costs only.

• Preparation of agreement Up to max. $15 • Rent – 2 weeks in advance • Bond – approximately 4 weeks rent • Deposit on electricity (fees apply to have electricity connected in your name) – Refundable (+ interest) on vacating premises $200 ** No deposit if account paid by direct debit. • Gas – Fee applies to have gas connected in your name $22 - $88 – Deposit Refundable (+ interest) on vacating $150 ** No deposit if account paid by direct debit. • Telephone - Where new lines are installed $125 - Where lines are already in place $59 - Rental costs: from $19-95 p.m. + call costs • Ongoing costs - Rent - weekly - Electricity - payable every 3 months - Gas - payable every 3 months - Water - payable every 3 months (“user pays” portion of water rates)

Contacts:

Electricity: Energy Australia 131 535 Gas: AGL 131 245 Telephone: Telstra 132 200 Water: Hunter Water 1300 657 657

Receipts

Ensure you obtain written receipts for all monies paid. Keep all your rental receipts together or enter payments into a “rent book”, ensuring each entry is signed as received by the Landlord/Agent.

Repairs

When accepting a property to rent, complete a “condition report”. Keep one copy and return the other to the Owner/Agent within 7 days.

Any undertaking by the Landlord to carry out repairs should be in writing. Also ensure the Landlord nominates a specific time in which repairs will be effected. Confirm these arrangements by writing to the Agent/Owner, specifying the repairs and the time period agreed in which to carry these out.

Updated December 2010 6 Leases

This area of the law is complex. The following is intended as GENERAL ADVICE ONLY. If you have any problems or require legal advice you should contact:

Chamber Magistrate Department of Housing Newcastle Court House 9 Darby Street, Newcastle Watt Street, Newcastle Phone: 4926 9333 or Phone: 4921 2200 1800 629 212

Australian Legal Aid Office Office Fair Trading – Newcastle 51-55 Bolton Street, Newcastle Level 5, 400 Hunter St, Newcastle Phone: 4929 5482 Phone: 4925 7000 or 13 32 20 Gosford: Phone: 4324 5611 TTY 1300 723 404 TTY 92195126

Normally you have to sign a tenancy agreement when renting a house or flat. This is a legal document setting out the terms of the agreement, period of rental, amount of rental, how and when rent should be paid, and affording mutual protection for both tenant and landlord. If no agreement is required, check why not. The property may be up for sale or marked for demolition and your continued tenancy could be in jeopardy.

The usual period of an agreement is for 6 to 12 months. The rent cannot be altered during the period of the lease however it will probably be reviewed (and increased) at the end of this initial period. The landlord must give at least 60 days written notice of a rent increase stating the amount of the increased rent and the day the increase will start.

Vacating Premises

If you look after your flat, keep it clean, replace any minor breakages and report any damage to the agent/owner as soon as it occurs, you have more likelihood of getting your entire bond back.

When vacating premises, before you leave give them a good clean. Give special attention to the stove, bathroom and toilet. Empty, defrost and clean the fridge and leave the door open. Replace furniture to its original position.

RETURN ALL KEYS TO THE AGENT/OWNER AND OBTAIN A RECEIPT FOR THEM. This cannot be too strongly emphasised as YOU CAN BE CHARGED RENT EVEN AFTER LEAVING THE PREMISES UNTIL YOU RETURN ALL KEYS.

Advise the gas, electricity, water and telephone services when you will be vacating and arrange for final accounts to be issued.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

DO return all keys promptly when you vacate. DO NOT screw hooks, drive nails into walls. DO NOT stick posters on walls, adhere hooks to walls and furniture. DO NOT exceed the number of persons agreed to. DO NOT take pets in without permission.

Updated December 2010 7 RENTAL BOND

What is Rental Bond? - A rental bond is money paid by you at the beginning of the tenancy as a security in case you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

What can you expect to pay? - For unfurnished premises the maximum bond is the equivalent of the first 4 weeks rent. For furnished premises the maximum bond is the equivalent of the first 6 weeks rent if the rent is less than $300. There is no maximum bond for furnished premises if the rent is $300 or more per week.

Sometimes there is confusion about partly furnished premises. You should challenge the landlord if they rent the place with only a few pieces of furniture in order to ask for more bond.

How do you lodge the bond? The landlord/agent must lodge the rental bond with the Rental Bond Board. You must fill out a lodgement form which is signed by both you and the landlord/agent. It must be lodged with the Board within 7 days.

You will receive an advice slip and a rental bond number from the Rental Bond Board. If you do not receive an advice of bond lodgement, you should phone the Board on 13 32 20. Keep your receipt and bond number in a safe place.

It is an offence not to lodge a bond with the Rental Bond Board and the landlord/agent can be fined up to $2,000 for failing to lodge a bond – you should contact the Board if the bond is not lodged.

Interest on Bond Money Since January 1990, all bonds held by the Rental Bond Board earn interest. You will receive this interest when you get your bond money back at the end of the tenancy.

Claiming Bond Money Back You can claim your bond back at the end of the tenancy by filling in the “Claim for Refund Form”.

Transferring Bonds You can transfer the rental bond from one tenancy to another. However, you can only do this if the claim form for the previous tenancy is attached to the lodgement form and has been signed by every party in the previous agreement.

It is not possible to transfer bonds where assistance for bond was provided by the Rental Assistance Scheme of the Department of Housing.

Forms The following forms are available for downloading from the website: • Claim for Refund of Bond Money • Transfer of Bond • Change of Shared Tenancy Arrangement http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/About_us/Forms.html

Please note – A copy of the Lodgement form is not available for downloading as it has a unique barcode required for internal processing purposes only.

Updated December 2010 8

KEY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TENANT

Your Rights

• To have quiet enjoyment and use of premises. • To have premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness and fit for habitation. • To have reasonable security and locks. • To have repairs carried out. • To be reimbursed for any urgent repairs paid by you, up to $500. • To be given a copy of the residential tenancy agreement. • To be given rent receipts. • To be given 60 days written notice of a rent increase if you are on a continuing agreement. • To be given correct notice of termination by your landlord. • To apply to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal if the landlord has breached the agreement. • To be notified of the change of name and address of your landlord.

Your Responsibilities

• To care for the premises. • To repair any damage caused by you or your guests. • To pay rent on time. • To report the need for any repairs or maintenance. • To ask the landlord if you want other people to live in the premises; ie, sublet the premises. • To give the landlord a copy of the condition report. • Not to alter or to make additions without the landlord’s permission. • To give correct notice when you leave. • To leave the premises in the same condition except for normal wear and tear as when you rented them. • Not alter, remove or add a lock or security device without the landlord’s permission. • Not to use the premises for illegal purposes. • Not to cause a nuisance. • Not to interfere with the peace, comfort or privacy of neighbours.

Updated December 2010 9 WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION

Tenancy and Rental Bond Information

The Department of Fair Trading provides a free information service to tenants, landlords and agents on their rights and responsibilities under the tenancy law. If you require more information please contact:

Renting Services

NSW Fair Trading, 1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta Or Locked Bag 19, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Phone: 133 220 Fax: 1800 803 655 TTY: 1300 723 404 (Telephone service for the hearing impaired)

• Tenancy Information Phone: 13 32 20 For general tenancy information you may also contact the Tenants Advice & Advocacy Program: Newcastle & Hunter Valley Phone 4969 7666 or Free call 1800 654 504 Central Coast Phone 4353 5515

• Rental Bond Information Phone: Freecall: 13 32 20 Fax: (Claim Forms only): 1800 803 655 TTY: 1300 723 404

• Aboriginal Tenancy Information Phone: Freecall: 1800 500 330 TTY: 1300 723 404

Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal

After you have lodged an application for a hearing, you may contact the Tribunal’s Registry for information relating to that hearing.

• Registry, Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Postal Address: Level 1/175 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2301 Phone: 1300 135 399 (TTY: 9641 6521) Fax: 4925 1444

Please note: This information is from “The Renting Guide” June, 2007. Copies of this booklet can be obtained from the Department of Fair Trading by calling 13 32 20. This publication can also be viewed or printed from the Publications page (see the Consumer section) of their Website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.

• Another useful publication: “The Share Housing Survival Guide” can be obtained from: Redfern Legal Centre Publishing, by calling (02) 9698 7277 or viewed at www.rlc.org.au/sharehousing

• Fact Sheets covering such issues as the “Residential Tenancies Act”, “Starting a Tenancy”, “Bond”, etc, can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Tenants_and_home_owners/Renting_a_home.html

Updated December 2010 10 PERSONAL SAFETY PLAN

It is important that young people increasingly take responsibility for their own safety. Personal safety planning is important. Planning gives us a greater sense of control of the situation and our lives, and lowers general feelings of anxiety. Planning enables us to be “cool, calm and collected” and so have more chance of making the best decisions in difficult situations.

TIPS TO HELP YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR OWN SAFETY

Walking

• Purchase portable safety alarm – these vary in price and are available at most stores that sell electronic items • be alert and walk purposefully • stick to major routes and roads – don’t take short cuts • use footpaths that are well lit • walk with a friend or stay in groups • be wary of strangers • change direction if you think you are being followed and seek a safe place • carry your bag securely and on the side furthest from the road

Public Transport

• check timetables to limit waiting periods at transport stops. If possible, stand in a well-lit area near other people • when travelling sit near others or near the driver • tell a friend when you should arrive and what to do if you don’t turn up (e.g. call mum) • arrange to be met or collected at your stop if possible

Party Safe

• tell someone where you are going and who you are with • plan how you are going to get home • don’t get into a car with a drug or alcohol affected driver • help friends stay safe. Take it in turns to stay sober • have a soft drink or water between alcoholic drinks • be careful of drink spiking • don’t accept drinks from strangers. Don’t leave your drink unattended • if a friend is seriously affected by alcohol, illicit drugs or has overdosed, call an ambulance

Updated December 2010 11 PERSONAL SAFETY PLAN Cont

Safety and Your Car

• park your car in a well lit and highly visible area • keep doors locked and your bag, briefcase, mobile phone and other valuables out of sight • always have your keys ready to get into the car • before you open the door – check the rear seat and luggage compartment • don’t respond to aggressive actions from other drivers • never pick up hitchhikers • if someone tries to enter your vehicle while you are in the drivers seat - drive away and/or use your horn to draw attention to what is happening

ATM Safety

• avoid using ATMs in isolated or dark locations • be aware of people around you or watching you • don’t let anyone see you enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) • do not count money in view of other people

Mobile Phones

• can easily be stolen • keep your mobile phone out of sight when not in use • ensure your phone has the following activated: o the PIN o the Security Code (refer to your mobile phone instruction book for details)

Sexual Assault

• is an act of violence, it is never about love or affection. • Sexual Assault Help Line 4924 6333 (Newcastle) 4931 2000 (Maitland) OR after hours 4921 3888 • Victims Support Help Line 1800 633 063 • Rape Crisis Centre 24 hours 1800 424 017

Night Classes

• walk with a friend • carry a personal alarm • park in a well lit area where possible • ask Security for assistance

How Do I Report a Crime?

• in a life threatening or time critical emergency, call 000 • for a non-urgent crime, phone the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 • if you wish to remain anonymous when reporting a crime, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 • visit your local Police Station

Updated December 2010 12 HOMESTAY

Homestay offers not just accommodation but a family experience.

Many international students choose homestay because it gives them the chance to learn about Australian culture and practise their English in a relaxed home environment while getting to know how Australians live.

A homestay experience for an international student provides a unique experience and offers the student an opportunity to experience Australian customs.

Host families provide students with a single furnished bedroom, somewhere quiet to study, three meals a day seven days a week and the opportunity to participate in family life and activities.

For further assistance and/or information on homestay arrangements please contact the International Unit on 02 4923 7839.

Updated December 2010 13 HUNTER VALLEY HOTEL ACADEMY

Hunter Valley Hotel Academy and Conference Centre located onsite at Kurri Kurri Campus of TAFE.

This Hunter TAFE facility is located in the geographical centre of the Hunter Valley, within 15 - 30 minutes driving distance of Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton local government areas. Maitland train station is within 10 km and is the hub for regular services to and from Newcastle, Upper Hunter and Dungog and is accessible via a local bus link and/or campus shuttle service. Our famous gateway city of Sydney is only 2 hours away, accessible by coach, rail or air.

Student residential accommodation is available and totals 50 beds in 6 individual cottages which are available on a nightly, weekly or full residential basis which can include breakfast and dinner.

In addition to student accommodation, the site operates as a Hotel and Conference Centre / Training Centre with a broad range of accommodation and catering services.

Our uniquely Australian bushland setting of over 200 hectares is tranquil and abounds with native plants and fauna including kangaroos and other wildlife. The local area and tracks can be easily explored on foot or by bicycle.

Room Facilities (student accommodation) • Single and twin share bedding configurations • Includes bed linen and towel (changed weekly) • Study desk • Wardrobe

Cottage Facilities (student accommodation) • Share kitchen with microwave and fridge • Share bathroom • Heating and ceiling fan • Telephone (incoming calls only) • TV and VCR in shared lounge area • Laundry facilities available on site

On-site Facilities • 25m Swimming Pool • Outdoor Barbeque • Bush walking trails • Sporting fields and grass tennis court • Bicycle hire • 20 seat bus • Coffee Shop and Canteen • 4 Conference Rooms

Updated December 2010 14 • Video Conferencing • Library and Internet services • Laundry (coin-operated) • Car parking • Student lounge and games room • Security and First Aid 24 hours • Tour desk and group activities arranged to local attractions • Nearby (3km) shopping centre, cafes, restaurants, hospital and other government agencies.

Reception Hours • Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm • Check-in outside business hours by prior arrangement • After hours – onsite security

Airports • Domestic – Newcastle (Williamtown) 40km • International – Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) 150 km

Local Attractions • Hunter Valley wineries 15 km • Newcastle beaches 30 km • Port Stephens marina, whale, dolphin and fishing charters 45km • Maitland town centre 12 km • Morpeth boutique village 15 km • Dungog Barrington Tops wilderness haven 50 km • Hunter River fishing 12km • Upper Hunter vineyards and equestrian centres 70km • Movie theatre 12km, Drive In theatre 1km • Golf course (several) 5 -15 km • Hunter Valley Zoo 20km • Micro Beer Brewery 20km • Pubs, Clubs and Hotels 2km • Local daily coach service to Sydney CBD

Rates Block Release $184.00 for 4 nights (Monday to Thursday) Price includes accommodation in a shared cottage with shared facilities Price also includes 4 hot breakfast meals and 4 dinner (2 course) meals.

Contact:

For accommodation enquiries and bookings please contact:

Hospitality Services Manager Ph: 4936 0342

Updated December 2010 15 REAL ESTATE AGENTS – STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (Ncle area)

NAME ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE EMAIL

These Agents often have accommodation suitable for students

Apple Property Management 4/43 Station St, Waratah 4968 9838 http://www.appleproperty.com.au [email protected]

Leah Jay Suite 1, 74-84 Tudor St, Hamilton 4965 3153 http://www.ljpm.com.au/ [email protected]

Reece Realty Hirst St, Jesmond 4950 2025 http://www.reecerealty.com.au [email protected]

Ray Robinson (Rental Dept) 84 Glebe Rd, The Junction 4907 7255 http://www.robinsonproperty.com.au/ [email protected] Ground Floor 444 – 448 Hunter Street Real Estate Street Newcastle NSW 2300 4926 5111 http://www.street.net.au [email protected]

DOMAIN PROPERTY

DOMAIN has a large number of real estates if you are looking to lease a property in all areas of NSW. To begin searching for real estates try the following link and select “Rent” tab then postcodes or suburbs in the area of your choice:

Domain Property - http://www.domain.com.au

ACCOMMODATION FOR ABORIGINAL STUDENTS

The Hunter Institute has Aboriginal Faculty & Community Partners that covers the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Upper Hunter areas. For all enquiries relating to accommodation for aboriginal students, the contact details are:

The Purrimaibahn Unit Aboriginal Education & Training Phone: 4923 7466

Updated December 2010 16 SHARE HOUSING / SERVICED APARTMENTS

Cessnock Glendale Gosford Hamilton Hunter St Kurri Kurri Maitland Muswellbrook Newcastle Ourimbah Scone Singleton Tomaree Wyong Belmont 18 Brown Street • • • 2 Elizabeth Street • • • 82 Parkway Avenue • • • Baybrook Motor Inn & • Apartments Boulevard Apartments • • • Centennial Terrace Apartments • • • Central Apartments • • • Durungaling Hostel • • • Edenvale • • • Executive Villa’s • • • • Hanbury Lodge • • • Lazy Acres Student • • • Accommodation Quest Newcastle Serviced • • • Apartments Saint Nicolas • • • University of Newcastle • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Database

Updated December 2010 17 MOTEL / MOTOR INN

Singleton Tomaree Wyong Newcastle Ourimbah Scone Belmont Cessnock Glendale Gosford Hamilton Hunter St Kurri Kurri Maitland Muswellbrook Adamstown Motel • • • Airlie House Motor Inn • Aquarius Motel • Australia Hotel • Baybrook Motor Inn & Apartments • Bermuda Motor Inn • Best Western Travellers Motor Village • • • Bimet Executive Lodge & Apartments • • • Centabrook Motor Inn • Central Coast Motel • Cessnock Vintage Motor Inn • Chittaway Motel • • Colonial Motor Lodge • Comfort Inn Lake Macquarie • Cumberland Comfort Inn • Executive Villa’s • • • • Formula 1 Motel – Wallsend • Formula 1 Motel - Gosford • Gosford Motor Inn • Hunter Valley Hotel & Conference • • Centre Hunter Valley Motel • Isis Motel • Kurri Motor Inn •

Updated December 2010 18

MOTEL / MOTOR INN

Cessnock Glendale Gosford Hamilton Hunter St Kurri Kurri Maitland Muswellbrook Newcastle Ourimbah Scone Singleton Tomaree Wyong Belmont Lakeside Motor Inn • • Macquarie Inn @ Club Macquarie • • Mayfield Motel • • • Molly Morgan Motor Inn • Monte Pio Hunter Valley • • Muswellbrook Motor Inn • Newcastle Heights Motel • • • • Newcastle Links Motel • • • • Panorama Motor Inn • • • • Royal Hotel/Motel • Scone Motor Inn • Singleton Parkland Motel • Sovereign Inn Motel • • • Terranova Motel • • The Willows Motor Inn • Tuggerah Lakes Motel • Warners at the Bay • • Windsor Castle Hotel Motel •

Updated December 2010 19 HOTEL

ilton Cessnock Glendale Gosford Ham Singleton Tomaree Wyong Belmont Hunter St Kurri Kurri Maitland Muswellbrook Newcastle Ourimbah Scone Australia Hotel • Beach Hotel • • • Beauford Hotel • • • Belmore Hotel • Boulevard on Beaumont Hotel • • • Clarendon Hotel • • • Comfort Inn Lake Macquarie • Crown & Anchor Hotel • • • Crowne Plaza Newcastle • • • Family Hotel • Golden Fleece Hotel • Grand Hotel • Gunyah Hotel • Holmesville Hotel • Hotel Gosford • Hotel Jesmond • • • • Northern Star Hotel • • • Pippi’s at the Point • • Premier Hotel • • •

Updated December 2010 20

HOTEL

Cessnock Glendale Gosford Hamilton Hunter St Kurri Kurri Maitland Muswellbrook Newcastle Ourimbah Scone Singleton Tomaree Wyong Belmont Railway Hotel • Royal Hotel • Royal Hotel/Motel • Royal Oak Hotel • • • Shenanigans at The Imperial • Stag & Hunter Hotel • • • Station Hotel • Sydney Junction Hotel • • • Warners Bay Hotel • • Wentworth Hotel • Windsor Castle Hotel/Motel •

Updated December 2010 21

BACKPACKERS – CARAVAN PARKS – BED & BREAKFAST

Cessnock Glendale Gosford Hamilton Hunter St Kurri Kurri Maitland Muswellbrook Newcastle Ourimbah Scone Singleton Tomaree Wyong Belmont Backpackers by the Beach • • • Backpackers Newcastle • • • Baybrook Motor Inn & Apartments • Belmont Bayview Park • Birubi Beach Holiday Park • Blacksmiths Beach House • Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park • Blue Lagoon • Highway Caravan Park • Newcastle Beach YHA • • • Paradise Palms Caravan Park • Pinaroo Leisure Caravan Park • Samurai Beach Bungalows • Scone Caravan Park • Tourist Park • • • Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park • University of Newcastle Database • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wombats Bed & Breakfast • Yarramalong Manor •

Updated December 2010 22 DETAILED LIST OF ACCOMMODATION ACROSS THE HUNTER REGION

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS

18 Brown Street 18 Brown Street Newcastle Rent $165 p/w single SHARE HOUSE – LONG TERM Contact Julie McNab at Street Property Management ACCOMMODATION – FULLY SELF Ph: 4926 5111 double (6 rooms) occasionally CONTAINED (lease required) www.street.net.au available on request. Call agent Single room with balcony and ensuite [email protected] to enquire. Double bed and built in wardrobes provided Self catered in shared facilities 70 room capacity Common areas include kitchen, lounge/dining

2 Elizabeth Street 2 Elizabeth Street Tighes Hill Rent from $155 to $175 p/w SHARE HOUSE – LONG TERM Ph: 0412 934 447 – Andrew ACCOMMODATION – FULLY SELF Ph: 0412 496 889 – Grahame Price includes water, electricity, CONTAINED (minimum lease of 6 months) gas & internet Recently renovated - Rooms are fully furnished being either king single, double or queen size with built in www.studentaccommodationnewcastle.com.au robe, desk & chair, lamp, ceiling fan, TV & internet connection. Share kitchen, dining, lounge and bathrooms. Bed linen not supplied

82 Parkway Avenue 82 Parkway Avenue Bar Beach Rent $135 p/w SHARE HOUSE – LONG TERM Contact Julie McNab at Street Property Management ACCOMMODATION – FULLY SELF Ph: 4926 5111 50 room capacity CATERED (lease required) www.street.net.au Single room including single bed and built in [email protected] wardrobe provided. Shared facilities include bathroom. Common areas are kitchen, lounge and dining room

Updated December 2010 23

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Adamstown Motor Inn 165 Brunker Road Adamstown Single $110 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4952 7111 Double $130 p/n Breakfast to rooms 7 days – Dinner available at www.adamstownmotorinn.com Family (4) $170 nearby RSL, BBQ in garden area, off street parking, [email protected] Foxtel, eft facilities. Room has tea & coffee facilities

Airlie House Motor Inn 229 New England Highway Scone Single $105 p/n MOTEL Ph: 6545 1488 Double $115 p/n Pool, ½ tennis court, restaurant, bar, Foxtel, internet www.airliehouse.com.au Triple $150 p/n connection [email protected] 5 minutes to Scone TAFE

Aquarius Motel 813 Pacific Highway Belmont South Single from $75 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4945 9899 Twin from $85 p/n Further reductions for 3 night stays - Prices are off www.aquariusmotel.com.au Extra person $15 p/p p/n peak [email protected] Breakfast available at additional cost Pool, Foxtel, BBQ area, off street parking Australia Hotel 136 Wollombi Road Cessnock Rooms available from HOTEL / MOTEL Ph: 1800 104 010 $60 – $110 p/n Within walking distance to TAFE www.australiahotel.com.au Reduced rate available for multiple nights [email protected] Wireless Internet Connection, Foxtel, Pool, AC, Swill N Grill Restaurant. Also Pub Style Accommodation available Backpackers by the Beach 34-36 Hunter Street Newcastle Members BACKPACKER AND YOUTH HOSTEL Ph: 4926 3472 1800 008 972 Dorms $27 p/p p/n Share rooms (4-8 beds) Share facilities, Fully www.backpackersbythebeach.com.au Doubles $64 - $72 p/n equipped kitchen. [email protected] Non-Members No sleeping bag’s allowed Dorms $29 p/p p/n Short Term only Doubles $70 p/n NO Under 18’s allowed + $15 Key deposit (refundable) Weekly rates are available Backpackers Newcastle 42/44 Denison Street Newcastle Dorms $27 p/n BACKPACKER / SHARE ACCOMODATION Ph: 4969 3436 1800 333 436 Singles $55 p/n Shared Facilities / Kitchen, Tropical Pool, Table www.backpackersnewcastle.com.au Double/twin $65 - $70 p/n Tennis & Pool Table. 1 min to Hamilton TAFE. [email protected] Private Rooms Available 5 Mins to Restaurants / Café & Free Wireless Internet Cafe Baybrook Motor Inn & 147 New England Highway Muswellbrook Single $89 p/n MOTEL & 2/3 BED APARTMENTS Apartments Ph: 6543 4888 Double $99 p/n Reduced rate available for 4+ nights www.baybrookmotorinn.com.au Family $120 p/n Wireless Broadband Internet, Austar TV, Pool & [email protected] 2 bed Apartment $170 p/n BBQ Area Updated December 2010 24

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Beach Hotel Cnr Fredrick & Ridge Streets Merewether. Share bathroom HOTEL Ph: 4963 1574 Single $70 p/n - $350 p/w Upstairs has 8 pub style rooms. Price includes light www.thebeachhotel.com.au Twin $85 p/n - $425 p/w breakfast.

Beauford Hotel 39 Maitland Road Mayfield Single $120 p/w (5 nights) HOTEL Ph: 4968 1097 Twin $160 p/w (5 nights) Budget accommodation Bistro open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday

Belmont Bayview Park Gerald Street Belmont Motel style unit from $390 p/w CARAVAN PARK Ph: 4945 3653 1 B/R cabin from $390 p/w All prices are for 2 people, all cabins have an ensuite, www.belbay.com 2 B/R cabin from $560 p/w Close to 16 foot Sailing Club [email protected] Extra’s from $10 p/p Other prices available for longer stays

Belmore Hotel 476 High Street Maitland Single from $60 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4933 6351 Pub style rooms. Price includes continental b’fast www.thebelmore.com.au Share bathrooms. Restaurant available [email protected]

Bermuda Motor Inn 303 Henry Parry Drive North Gosford Single $89-$103 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4324 4366 Double $89-$103 p/n Discounts available for weekly rates www.bermudamotel.ccnet.com.au Triple $107-$126 Foxtel, Wireless Internet, Pool, BBQ [email protected] Family (sleeps 4) $116-$130 Restaurants close by. 2 Minutes to Gosford TAFE p/n Best Western Travellers 295 Maitland Road Mayfield West Ensuite Villas MOTEL Motor Village Ph: 4968 1394 2 people $135 p/n Motel rooms also available www.tmv.com.au Ensuite Cabins Rooms not services for this special rate [email protected] 2 people $92 p/n Ensuite accommodation is self contained Extras $16 p/p Pool & BBQ available for use Bimet Executive Lodge & 121 Union Street The Junction Single $110 p/n MOTEL Apartments Ph: 4929 6677 Double $120 p/n Buffet breakfast available. www.bimetexecutivelodge.com Triple $130 p/n Pool, BBQ, Wireless Internet, Foxtel [email protected]

Birubi Beach Holiday Park 37 James Paterson Street Anna Bay From $45 p/n (powered site) CARAVAN PARKS Ph: 4982 1263 to $240 p/n (deluxe cabin) Offers affordable, quality accommodation including www.bbcp.com.au All prices for 2 adults deluxe cabins with ensuite, 1 & 2 bedroom cabins, [email protected] standard cabins. Updated December 2010 25

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Blacksmiths Beach House 6 Mitti Street Blacksmiths Beach Dorms $35 p/n BACKPACKERS – FULLY SELF CONTAINED Ph: 4971 6901 Ph: 0438 456 134 Private rooms $80 p/n Short walk to beach – Facilities include full kitchen, www.blacksmithsbeachhouse.com.au laundry, outdoor entertaining area with BBQ [email protected]

Blacksmiths Beachside Gommera Street Blacksmith Onsite caravans from $45 p/n CARAVAN PARK Holiday Park Ph: 4971 2858 From $21-$30 p/n (tent site) Short walk to beach – A full range of accommodation www.lakemacholidayparks.com.au 1 bedroom villa $105-$155 p/n is available from unpowered site to luxury villas. [email protected] All prices for 2 adults Amenities include: BBQ’s, camp kitchen, laundry and disabled facilities Blue Lagoon 10 Bateau Bay Road Bateau Bay From $41 p/n (tent site) to CABIN STYLE Ph: 4332 1447 $240 p/n beachfront deluxe Heated pool, Spas, BBQ, Tennis, Basketball and www.bluelagoonbeachresort.com.au cabin Volleyball courts, Games room, Absolute beachfront, [email protected] All prices for 2 adults Foxtel, Wireless Internet

Boulevard Apartments 22 Donald Street Hamilton 1 b/room a’ment $130 p/n SERVICED APARTMENT Ph: 4965 7416 $560 p/w Security parking, Close to bus, train, cafes, bars, www.boulevardapartments.idl.com.au 2 b/room $148 p/n $693 p/w shops and restaurants [email protected] 3 b/room $198 p/n $825 p.w

Boulevard on Beaumont 131 Beaumont Street Hamilton Prices available upon request HOTEL Hotel Ph: 4940 0088 Apartment style suites in a 4.5 star hotel. Access to www.boulevardonbeaumont.com.au bus and train for transport to many campuses. [email protected]. Close to shops, Jockey Club and Entertainment Centre. Call hotel for a special weekly rate. Centennial Terrace 58 Parry Street Cooks Hill 2 bedroom townhouses $700 SERVICED APARTMENT Apartments Ph: 4929 6677 p/w Serviced weekly, lock up garage Long or Short term accommodation available Centabrook Motor Inn 105-111 Bridge Street Muswellbrook All rooms $110 p/n MOTEL Ph: 6543 3444 $11 extra person p/n Next to RSL, central CBD Location www.centabrookmotorinn.com.au All non smoking rooms, breakfast available. [email protected] Facilities include Pool, BBQ, Foxtel, Internet connection Central Apartments 18-20 Coal Street Islington Prices from $115 - $520 p/n SERVICED APARTMENT Ph: 4962 1224 or 0408 680 186 Weekly prices on request Short and Long term accommodation available www.centralapartments.com.au Prices available upon request [email protected] Checkout wotif.com for last minute special rates Updated December 2010 26

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Central Coast Motel Cnr Pacific Highway & Cutler Drive Wyong Single $95 - $105 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4353 2911 Double $95 - $105 p/n Rooms have a TV, air conditioning with a kitchenette www.centralcoastmotel.com.au Extra person $15 p/n in each room. Breakfast is available. Pool on site.

Cessnock Vintage Motor Inn 300 Maitland Road Cessnock Single from $80 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4990 4333 Double from $90 p/n Breakfast and evening meals available www.vintagemotorinn.com.au Twin from $95 p/n Solar Heated Salt Water Pool & BBQ area [email protected]

Chittaway Motel 98 Chittaway Road Chittaway Bay Twin $120 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4388 9110 Double 120 p/n Room features TV, Foxtel, air conditioning, tea & www.chittawaymotel.com.au Family (up to 4) $150 p/n coffee making facilities. Motel facilities include BBQ [email protected] Extra Adult $15 p/n area, laundry, and easy access rooms for disabled, continental & cooked breakfast. Clarendon Hotel 347 Hunter Street Newcastle Prices start from $150 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4927 0966 Discount for NRMA Members www.clarendonhotel.com.au 4 star type accommodation [email protected] Restaurant & bar on site, wireless internet & Foxtel

Colonial Motor Lodge 9 Guernsey Street Scone Rooms from $105 p/n MOTEL Ph: 6545 1700 Breakfast available, Licensed Restaurant & Bar, www.colonialmotorlodge.com.au Internet, Foxtel, onsite parking [email protected]

Comfort Inn Lake Macquarie 798 Pacific Highway Belmont South Single $109 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4945 8622 Extra person $15 p/n Air conditioned units, swimming pool, Foxtel, dining www.comfortinnlakemacquarie.com.au Twin, Queen and Family rooms room. [email protected] also available Crown & Anchor Hotel 189 Hunter Street Newcastle $50 p/p p/n HOTEL Ph: 4929 1027 $10 key deposit Backpacker style rooms – Above nightclub www.laundy.com.au/crownandanchor Share bathroom

Crowne Plaza Newcastle Cnr Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle Prices start from $220 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4907 5000 Facilities include Pool, Spa, Gym, Foxtel, Internet www.crownplaza.com.au Access, Restaurant & Bar Close to Foreshore

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NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Cumberland Comfort Inn 57 Cumberland Street Cessnock Sun – Thu $110 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4990 6633 Extras $25 p/p p/n NRMA discounts for members www.comfortcumberland.com.au Breakfast & evening meals available [email protected] Fri $115 Family/Twin/Double rooms available Sat $120 Family room sleeps 4, Licensed Restaurant, heated salt water pool, wireless broadband

Durungaling Hostel 19 Spruce Street Lambton Affordable rates available by SHARE ACCOMMODATION – ABORIGINAL Aboriginal Hostels Limited Ph: 4952 4062 phoning Hostel & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE Single shared accommodation, comfortable, friendly and happy environment, operated & staffed by aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, Full board and lodging with meals Edenvale 158 Crebert Street Mayfield Single room from $120 p/w SHARE ACCOMMODATION Ph: 0412 240 450 10 furnished rooms available, share kitchen facilities, TV in all rooms, Internet access, Need own linen

Executive Villas Jesmond, Cardiff, Newcastle Available upon request only VARIETY OF ACCOMMODATION ON OFFER Ph: 4955 5888 Corporate, Group, Family and Student www.newcastleapartments.com.au See website for more details

Family Hotel 605 High Street Maitland $65 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4932 8458 $250 p/w Price includes continental breakfast Reduced weekly rates available Formule 1 Motel 3-5 Thomas Street Wallsend From $59 p/n – Share room MOTEL (Cnr Link & Lake Roads) From $89 p/n – Family room Share room sleeps 3, family room sleeps 4 people Ph: 4951 5847 These prices if booked over All you can eat continental breakfast $7 www.formule1.com.au internet. At least 1 person must be over age of 18 years Additional costs on weekends Formule 1 Motel 63 Central Coast Highway Gosford From $69 p/n – Share room MOTEL www.formule1.com.au From $89 p/n – Family room Share room sleeps 3, family room sleeps 4 people Email: [email protected] These prices if booked over 500 metres from Gosford Railway internet. $7.00 Continental Breakfast Golden Fleece Hotel 180 Kelly Street Scone $25 p/p p/n HOTEL Ph: 6545 1357 Weekly rate $150 p/p p/w Bistro Share Bathrooms Tea / Coffee making facilities Updated December 2010 28

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Gosford Motor Inn 23 Central Coast Highway Gosford From $115 - $165 p/n MOTOR INN Ph: 4323 1333 Swimming pool, laundry, BBQ area, Foxtel, air www.gosfordmotorinn.com.au conditioning, internet, Tea & coffee making facilities [email protected]

Grand Hotel 110 Pacific Highway Wyong $50 p/n (max 2 people) room HOTEL Ph: 4352 1508 $15 extra p/p Pub Style accommodation. Shared facilities. www.grandhotelwyong.com.au $170 p/w (max 2 people) Bar & Bistro downstairs + $40 key deposit Close to cafés, TAFE, Station & Bus Station Gunyah Hotel 644 Pacific Highway Belmont Single $60 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4945 4603 Twin $80 p/n Directly opposite Belmont TAFE www.gunyahhotel.com.au Lunch & evening meals available in bar & restaurant ALL en-suite rooms + tea & coffee facilities Some rooms have great lake views Hanbury Lodge 87 Hanbury Street Mayfield Single $79 p/n - $449 p/w SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION Ph: 4960 8212 Twin $89 p/n - $519 p/w Long & short term accommodation available www.hanburylodge.com.au Family room available Each room has ensuite, air conditioner and broadband [email protected] Full equipped laundry, 2 kitchens to share, off street parking Highway Caravan Park 248 New England Highway Scone Cabin (2 people) $77 p/n CARAVAN PARK Ph: 6545 1078 Cottage (2 people) $88 p/n Included linen Extras $11 p.p. 4kms from Scone Campus Holmesville Hotel 21 George Street Holmesville Nightly rate - $55 p/n (single) HOTEL Ph: 4953 2905 Weekly rate - $170 p/w Pleasant country style pub with recently refurbished www.holmesvillehotel.com.au -$250 p/w incl meals rooms, shared bathroom. Price includes light breakfast. Evening meals from hotel are available Hotel Gosford Corner Mann & Erina Streets Gosford Small single - $45 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4324 1634 Single $55 p/n share bathroom All rooms have TV’s, fridges and are non-smoking www.hotelgosford.com.au Double/Twin $75 p/n share and offer secure parking. [email protected] bathroom Bistro open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days Double with ensuite $85 p/n Hotel Jesmond Corner Bluegum & Newcastle Roads Jesmond Single $50 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4955 9206 Twin $70 p/n All rooms have TV, wardrobe, tea & coffee making www.hoteljesmond.com.au Double $60 p/n facilities, microwave. Shared bathroom. [email protected] Weekly rates available upon Dining room and full bar facilities available request downstairs Updated December 2010 29

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Hunter Valley Hotel Onsite at Kurri Kurri Campus of TAFE $184 for 4 nights MOTEL Academy & Conference Hunter TAFE Student Residential Accommodation Student residential accommodation is available and Centre McLeod Road Kurri Kurri Price includes meals provided totals 50 beds in 6 individual cottages which are for breakfast and dinner available on a nightly, weekly or full residential basis Ph: 4936 0342 which can include breakfast and dinner

Hunter Valley Motel 30 Allandale Road Cessnock Mid-week rates Single $80 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4990 1722 Double $90 p/n Tea / Coffee facilities available www.huntervalleymotel.com.au Weekly Rate (Mon-Fri) Salt Water Pool, BBQ Facilities, Foxtel, Allocated [email protected] $250p/w Car Park Spot

Isis Motel New England Highway Scone Single from $70 p/n MOTEL Ph: 6545 1100 Double from $80 p/n There are different rooms available at different rates. [email protected] Please contact the motel to enquire

Kurri Motor Inn Cnr Lang & Alexandra Streets Kurri Kurri Sun-Thurs $80 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4937 2222 Extra person $20 p/n All Non-Smoking Indoors, Weekly Rate Negotiable www.kurrimotorinn.com.au Fri & Sat $100 p/n Cooked breakfast available [email protected] Extra person $20 p/n 5 minute drive to Kurri TAFE, Pool

Lakeside Motor Inn 568 The Esplanade Warners Bay Single $91 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4948 9666 Twin $101 p/n Breakfast available, Restaurant opened in evenings, www.lakesidemotorinn.com.au Extra people $10 p/p Foxtel, internet. Further reductions for longer [email protected] Family rooms available bookings

Lazy Acres Student 248 Old Maitland Road Mardi Prices start from $135 - $160 SHARE HOUSE – LONG TERM Accommodation Ph: 4353 0122 or 0414 600 657 p/w ACCOMMODATION – FULLY SELF CONTAINED (minimum lease of 40 weeks) + bond www.lazyacresaccommodation.com.au Single, Double and Queen and 2 weeks in advance rooms are available. Rooms are fully furnished, cleaner in common areas, [email protected] phone, internet, study areas, recreation areas. Bond $500 Macquarie Inn at Club 458 Lake Road Argenton Tariffs based on 2 people MOTEL Macquarie Ph: 4958 8499 Bronze deluxe $135-$145 p/n Macquarie Inn boasts 36 new motel rooms. All rooms www.clubmacquarie.com.au Silver deluxe $145-$155 p/n have balconies, some with have water views, all [email protected] Gold spa deluxe $165-$175 p/n rooms are non smoking. On same grounds as Club Macquarie with meals available Updated December 2010 30

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Mayfield Motel 503 Maitland Road Mayfield Single $89 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4968 2661 Double $96 p/n Breakfast available, affordable evening meals www.mayfield.budgetmotelchain.com.au Twin $ 96 p/n available from near by Bowling Club. [email protected] Extras $15 p/p Facilities included Pool and Foxtel Molly Morgan Motor Inn Cnr Chisholm Rd & New England Hwy East Single $90 p/n MOTEL Maitland Double $100 p/n Weekly rates + mid-week multi night stays available Ph: 4933 5422 Breakfast available www.mollymorganmi.com.au Midweek discounts for multi- Facilities include, Shaded Swimming Pool & BBQ [email protected] night stays area, Licensed Restaurant, Room Service,

Monte Pio Hunter Valley Cnr New England Hwy & Dwyer St Maitland Rates on request MOTEL Ph: 49325288 Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits & toiletries www.montepio.com.au Facilities include Restaurant, Pool, Gym, Outdoor [email protected] Spa, & Tennis Court

Muswellbrook Motor Inn 24 Maitland Street Muswellbrook Single ) MOTEL Ph: 6543 1531 Double ) $110 p/n Breakfast & Packed Lunches Available [email protected] Twin ) Muswellbrook TAFE across the road. Family Room < 4 $140 p/n Facilities include: Broadband, Foxtel, Pool, BBQ and Cheaper weekend rates offered chargeback facilities for restaurants

Newcastle Beach YHA 30 Pacific Street Newcastle Student Rate BACKPACKER AND YOUTH HOSTEL Ph: 4925 3544 Share $29 - $33 p/n Free dinners on Tue & Thur nights www.yha.com.au Single $55 p/n Fully equipped kitchen & laundry [email protected] Double $80 p/n BBQ, billiard table, internet access, video games Twin $80 p/n All linen provided free. NO sleeping bags

Newcastle Heights Motel 270 Pacific Highway Charlestown Single $79 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4943 3077 Double $94 p/n Restaurant open Tue – Sat for dinner, breakfast Triple $114 p/n available www.newcastleheightsmotel.com.au Family $124 p/n (sleeps 5) Partially self contained Extra’s $20 p/p Discounts for longer stays

Newcastle Links Motel 1024 Nelson Bay Road Fern Bay Prices range $60 - $120 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4928 2366 Weekly rates negotiable BBQ Area, Foxtel, Broadband Internet, Licensed Bar, www.newcastlelinksmotel.com.au Tea / coffee facilities available [email protected] Updated December 2010 31

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Northern Star Hotel Cnr James & Beaumont Street Hamilton Rooms– $55 to $80 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4961 1087 Ensuite Room $70 - $120 p/n Tea & Coffee facilities www.northernstarhotelmusic.com.au Weekly prices upon request Lunch & evening meals available in bar & restaurant [email protected] Panorama Motor Inn 256 Pacific Highway Charlestown Single $85 p/n MOTEL Ph: 4943 3144 Double from $95 p/n Standard Double Room rate is for 2 people and www.panoramamotorinn.com.au Extra person at $11 p/n facilities include air conditioning, internet facilities, [email protected] Tea & Coffee making facilities

Paradise Palms Caravan Park 42 Ambrose Street Carey Bay Cabins start from $130 p/n CARAVAN PARK Ph: 4959 1271 Fully self contained ensuite cabins – sleeps 4, need own linen, Pool and BBQ area

Pinaroo Leisure Caravan Lot 132 New England Highway Muswellbrook 2 b/r cabin (2 people) from $75 CARAVAN PARK Park Ph: 6543 3905 p/n. Extra person $10 p/n Linen not supplied

Weekly rates available Long term cabins – reduced rate

Pippi’s at the Point Cnr Esplanade & Main Rd Speers Point Single/Double $110 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4958 1022 Extra person $10 p/p Motel style rooms with ensuite and air conditioning www.pippis.com.au Light breakfast provided, tea & coffee making [email protected] facilities Lunch & evening meals available in bar & restaurant

Premier Hotel 1 Brunker Road Broadmeadow Twin from $80 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4962 3236 Pub Style Rooms www.hotelpremier.com.au Lunch & evening meals available in bar & restaurant [email protected]

Quest Newcastle Serviced 575 Hunter Street Newcastle 1 B/R apartment from $198 SERVICED APARTMENT Apartments Ph: 4928 8000 2 B/R apartment from $265 Quest Newcastle offers 4.5 star 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom www.questnewcastle.com.au Serviced Apartments perfect for Short or Long Term [email protected] Further rates on request Stays. We have an indoor heated swimming pool, spa and gymnasium, on site parking and business desk. Please phone our Team for availability.

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NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Railway Hotel 216 Vincent Street Cessnock Single $40 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4990 1070 Double $80 p/n Includes Continental Breakfast. www.railwayhotelcessnock.com.au Backpacker style rooms $30p/p Share Bathroom/Toilet Facilities. [email protected] Family rooms available (sleep > 7). Quality Bistro, Parking, open 7 days

Royal Hotel 38 Pacific Highway Wyong Single $40 p/n - $140 p/w HOTEL Ph: 4352 1012 Double $60 p/n - $160 p/w Share bathroom facilities

Royal Hotel/Motel 119 Kelly Street Scone HOTEL Single $25 p/n HOTEL / MOTEL Ph: 6545 1722 Twin $45 p/n Hotel – Pub Style rooms – shared facilities [email protected] Triple $55 p/n Motel – Ensuite MOTEL Single $62 p/n Bistro & Bar Double $75 p/n Breakfast available Family $85 p/n Royal Oak Hotel 207 Maitland Road Tighes Hill Single $50 p/n - $220 p/w HOTEL Ph: 4961 1977 Share $40 p/p p/n Pub Style Rooms Share facilities, no meals available on site N.B – Share price for 2 nights or longer

Saint Nicholas 26 Barber Street Mayfield Single rooms from $90 p/w SHARE ACCOMMODATION Ph: 0432 383 558 Minimum 1 month stay - Share bathroom and kitchen www.saintnicholas.org.au + $80.00 key deposit facilities – Rooms have individual fridges. [email protected] (refundable) Own linen, crockery and cutlery required

Samurai Beach Bungalows – 2 Robert Connell Close Anna Bay Prices from $29 p/p bunk room BACKPACKER AND YOUTH HOSTEL Port Stephens YHA Ph: 4982 1921 to Samurai Bungalows are set around a resort pool www.samuraiportstephens.com $159 p/n double ensuite cabin amongst 3 acres of native gardens. [email protected]

Scone Caravan Park 50 Kelly Street Scone Unit (2 People) from $60 p/n CARAVAN PARK Ph: 6545 2024 2 b/r cabins from $80 p/n Cabins & units are self-contained, shower & toilet, Extra $5 p/p A/c, cooking facilities - Bring Own Linen Powered sites $24 p/n Location: 15 mins walk from campus, 5 mins walk Extra $15 per bed for linen hire from railway station

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NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Sovereign Inn 309 Maitland Road Mayfield Doubles $110 Licensed restaurant, BBQ area, pool, guest laundry Ph: 4968 4405 Twin $135 www.sovereigninnnewcastle.com Extra person $30 [email protected]

Stag & Hunter Hotel 187 Maitland Road Mayfield Single $40 p/n - $200 p/w HOTEL Ph: 4968 1205 Twin $60 p/n - $320 p/w Single and Twin rooms have shared bathroom www.thestag.com.au Double $60 p/n - $320 p/w Double rooms have ensuite [email protected] Maximum 2 week stay Bistro open from 11:00 for lunch & dinner 7 days per Require photo ID week with full bar facilities

Station Hotel Coronation Street Kurri Kurri Double/twin $100 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4937 1007 Family room $130 p/n Share facilities www.stationatkurri.budgetmotelchain.com.au Extra person $20 Tea / coffee making facilities available [email protected] Stockton Beach Tourist Park 3 Pitt Street Stockton Cabins start from $97 p/n CARAVAN PARK / LODGES Ph: 4928 1393 (2 people) Ensuite Cabins & Shared facilities, Pool, Free http://www1.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/stocktonbeach/ind Weekly rates available Internet Access, BBQ Area with Camp kitchen ex.html Bunk rooms from $59 p/n [email protected]

Sydney Junction Hotel 8 Beaumont Street Hamilton Single $50 p/n - $200 p/w HOTEL Ph: 4961 2537 Plus $20 key deposit Pub Style rooms with TV www.sjh.com.au (refundable) Share facilities – Tea & Coffee facilities [email protected] Lunch & evening meals available in bar & restaurant

Teralba Lakeside Caravan Anzac Parade Teralba Standard cabins $98 p/n – CARAVAN PARK Park Ph: 4958 5370 sleeps 4 Train station 300 meters http://www.visitlakemac.com.au/accom_result1/teralb Deluxe cabins $130 p/n – Need own linen, weekly rates available at reduced a-lakeside-caravan-park/ sleeps 5 rate [email protected]

Terranova Motel 733 Pacific Highway Niagara Park Midweek Sunday to Friday MOTEL Ph: 4328 1222 Double $99 p/n Rooms are air conditioned, TV, phone, tea & coffee www.terranovamotel.com.au Twin $110 p/n making facilities, ensuite. Facilities include guest [email protected] Family $130 p/n laundry, pool, off street parking, gardens, fully licensed bar, breakfast available daily. Updated December 2010 34

NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS The Willows Motor Inn 512 Pacific Highway North Gosford Rooms available from $135 p/n MOTOR INN Ph: 4328 4666 Function centre that offers accommodation. www.thewillows.net.au Pool and restaurant are available for use by guests. [email protected]

Tuggerah Lakes Motel 54-60 Wallarah Road Gorokan Price available upon request MOTEL Ph: 4392 3911 Rooms have air conditioning, ensuite, tea/coffee & www.tuggerahlakesmotel.com toast making facilities, Foxtel, internet. Facilities [email protected] include pool and BBQ area. Breakfast available and Club is next door with bistro facilities. University of Newcastle http://offcampusaccommodation.newcastle.edu.au/ Prices vary depending on SHARE HOUSE – LONG & SHORT TERM standard of accommodation, ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE – University inclusion and location maintain an extensive online database of various types of accommodation located near the University's campuses or within easy access via public transport.

Warners at the Bay 320 Hillsborough Road Warners Bay Double/queen $130 p/n MOTEL Ph: 1800 258 580 Family (sleeps 4) $200 p/n Room prices include hot breakfast. Ph: 4956 6477 Extras $25 In same grounds as Warners at the Bay Hotel with http://www.warnersatthebay.com.au/ meals available [email protected] Warners Bay Hotel 5 John Street Warners Bay Double $85 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4948 9055 Extra $15 p/p Pub Style rooms with Foxtel in room www.warnersbayhotel.com.au Family room (4 people) Light breakfast included [email protected] $130 p/n Lunch & evening meals available in bar & restaurant

Wentworth Hotel 36 Vincent Street Cessnock Single $50 p/n HOTEL Ph: 4990 1364 Double $70 p/n Country style accommodation. Family rooms www.wentworthhotelcessnock.com.au available [email protected] Discounts available for longer stays Includes continental breakfast

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NAME CONTACT DETAILS PRICE COMMENTS Windsor Castle Hotel Cnr Lawes & George Sts East Maitland Single / Twin $90 p/n HOTEL/MOTEL Motel Ph: 4933 7276 Double $100 p/n Continental breakfast available www.thewindsorcastle.com Triple $110 p/n All rooms have ensuite & tea/coffee facilities [email protected] Restaurant

Wombats Bed & 144 Brisbane Water Drive Gosford West Single/Twin $81 - $125 p/n BED & BREAKFAST Breakfast Ph: 4325 5633 Facilities include use of Guest Kitchen, Lounge, www.wombatbed.com Price includes light Breakfast. Pool, BBQ, Entertainment area. Room has 1 single Priced for 1 Adult Extra Child Bed + Bunks TV Fridge Clock Radio Built in Robe $17pn Adult $34pn Max 3 Tea/Coffee Off-St car parking. person Yarramalong Manor 1365 Yarramalong Road (Cnr Linga Longa & Single $90 p/p p/n Motel style rooms Yarramalong Rd) Yarramalong Double/twin $150 p/n Rooms include ensuite, TV, tea & coffee making Ph: 4356 1066 Dinner / Bed & Breakfast facilities. www.yarramalongmanor.com.au $125 p/p p/n Restaurant opens for dinner Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

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Property Rentals advertised in local Newspapers Newcastle Herald www.theherald.com.au Domain www.domain.com.au Star Newspaper ads (weekly) http://www.newcastlestar.com.au Trading Post Online http://www.tradingpost.com.au/ Newspaper ads for buying/selling furniture, etc. (daily) http://www.market.fairfax.com.au Real Estate www.realestate.com.au Accommodation – Database Newcastle Uni Accommodation Database http://offcampusaccommodation.newcastle.edu.au/ Great Deals in last minute Accommodation and Discount Dockets Last Minute www.lastminute.com.au Need it Now www.needitnow.com.au Wot If www.wotif.com Quick Beds www.quickbeds.com.au Check In www.check-in.com.au Shop Safe www.shopsafe.com.au Sticky Beek http://www.stickybeek.com.au Discount Vouchers www.hotdockets.com.au Maps / Timetables / Directories Street Directory http://www.whereis.com.au/ Area Maps http://www.ltl.com.au/Maps/webmaps/largemap/largemap.htm Bus and Train Timetables http://www.131500.com.au/ Newcastle Buses and Ferries http://www.newcastlebuses.info White Pages http://www.whitepages.com.au/wp/ Yellow Pages http://www.yellowpages.com.au Tenants Advice Redfern Legal Centre - tenants rights http://www.rlc.org.au/ Department of Fair Trading - tenants rights and responsibilities www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au http://www.tenants.org.au/publish/contact-us/hunter-Tenants- Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service - Facts Sheets Service.php Miscellaneous All Purpose Self Storage www.allpurposestorage.com.au Kennards Self Storage www.kss.com.au Storage King www.storageking.com.au Telstra (Telephone) http://telstra.com/index.jsp AGL (Gas) http://www.agl.com.au Hunter Water http://www.hunterwater.com.au Hunter Institute - TAFE NSW http://www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/ Energy Australia (Electricity) http://www.energy.com.au Hunter New England Health http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/

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