Take a stroll along the Bathers Way, a beautiful 5km coastal walk that begins at Nobby's Beach and finishes at Merewether Beach, it now includes the new ANZAC Memorial walk, which runs along the top of the cliffs of Newcastle. Feel like a pro golfer for the day at the Newcastle, Merewether, Belmont or Shortland Waters Golf Clubs. Visit the Stockton Bight Sand Dune, the largest (33km) sand dune mass in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore this area with your 4WD. Explore the Hunter Wetlands Centre with their numerous walking trails, bird hides and observation towers, offering fantastic bird watching opportunities for the bird enthusiast. Or you can hire a canoe and paddle to the rainforest pavilion, or ride your bike. Enjoy the colourful and diverse shopping available. From unique local designs on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, or upmarket boutiques in The Junction and recycled fashion in Beaumont Street in Hamilton and Islington. Learn to surf, kite surf or hang-glide, head to the Newcastle Jockey Club, cheer on the Newcastle Knights at the entertainment centre or take a cruise. The list of activities are endless!

With its own unique history setting back from 1855, The Star Apartments internal design and character are now a vision of warmth mixed with pops contemporary colour. The rooms are furnished with comfortable leather lounges, glass top dining suites, split system air conditioning, internal laundry, large flat screen televisions; and offer studio, one bedroom and two bedroom accommodations. The star is complete with a tranquil central courtyard and its own private secure onsite car park. Car spaces are allocated for two bedroom apartment bookings and limited parking spaces are available for other room types upon request.

This superb accommodation option is conveniently located between Hunter Street and King Street, giving you easy access to both main streets where the sightseeing, dining out and entertainment can be experienced. Walking distance from the cities popular Honeysuckle precinct, Marketown Shopping Centre, Wests Newcastle, Civic Theatre, The Playhouse, Tower Cinemas, unique cafes, restaurants, and bars makes this accommodation the perfect base to explore Newcastle. The apartments are also moments away from Newcastle’s iconic beaches, Fort Scratchley and gorgeous foreshore.