The Entrance accommodation from NZ$144

Hotels on Wotif nearest to the Blue Bay include the Kims Beachside Lodges and Coachman Motor Inn. The Lavender House B&B and Waldorf The Entrance Serviced Apartments are near the Toonwoon Bay Beach. Alternatively, you could choose to stay at the Lakes Hotel and Jetty Motel, each of which are closer to the Swadling Reserve.

13 kilometres away from the heart of The Entrance is the Hibiscus Lakeside Motel. The Budgewoi Holiday Park is 14 kilometres away. Some other hotels and apartment options include the Lake Haven Motor Inn & Palms Restaurant and the Between Waters B&B - Lake Macquarie.

It's well known that Australians know how to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Swadling Reserve and Toonwoon Bay Beach, which you'll find in Toowoon Bay, 2 kilometres to the south of The Entrance. Toowoon Bay hotels include the Lake Front Motel and Central Coast Cottages at Toowoon Bay. Magenta Shores, which is home to the Beachcomber Hotel and Toukley Motor Inn, is 6 kilometres to the northeast of The Entrance. The Magenta Shores Golf Course and Magenta Shores Beach are popular attractions to see when you're in Magenta Shores.

Just because you are on holiday, doesn't mean you can't enjoy your passion for sporting events. You will find ANZ Stadium 70 kilometres to the southwest of The Entrance. The Mercure Sydney Parramatta and the Rydges Parramatta are near the action.

Williamtown Airport is the most logical airport for getting to The Entrance. It's situated just 70 kilometres from central The Entrance. The Mercure Newcastle Airport is nearby.