The warmer temperatures are
drawing visitors to the Hunter coast as the region saw positive occupancy rates
over the Christmas and New Year period and the
Australia Day long weekend.
Tourism Hunter Executive
Manager, Sheridan Ferrier said that areas along the coast and riverbanks saw
the biggest surge over the Christmas and New Yea.
"The warmer weather
offers a perfect opportunity to experience everything the Hunter has to offer
including an expansive selection of water sports and vast accommodation choices
from camping and caravanning to hotels and bed and breakfasts," said Mrs
Ferrier. "Visitors are realising this and taking full advantage."
In Newcastle, occupancy rates rose by 8% over
the holiday period from last year as accommodation operators were almost at
capacity and restaurants were full. Bookings were heavy from Sydney and
regional NSW for local activities such as tours, eating out at restaurants and
the Australia Day National Maritime Festival. For more information on events in
Newcastle,
visit www.visitnewcastle.com.au
The summer school holiday
marks the busiest time for Lake
Macquarie who reached
almost full capacity over Christmas and New Year. The area remained busy in
the lead up to Australia Day when visitors hit the surf and the sand
as they hired boats and visited beaches. This year, Lake Macquarie
welcomed a new Australia Day cruise, which offered patrons an Aussie BBQ
whilst sailing upon the Solar Sailor. For more events in Lake Macquarie visit www.visitlakemac.com.au
Port Stephens Visitor
Information Centre has seen a lot of activity as visitors flock to this area to
beat the heat. Port Stephens reported an almost 100% occupancy rate as
predicted over the holidays. Activities on the water such as dolphin cruises
and parasailing are most popular. Port Stephens
hosted many community Australia Day celebrations. For further information,
visit www.portstephens.org.au.
Since the holidays,
Barrington Tops has seen a boom in camping visitation as families spend more
time with one another. Areas along the rivers are popular
and the Visitor Information Centre is receiving high enquiries regarding
National Parks. Though a popular destination for camping, Barrington Tops
offers a range of accommodation genres from hotels to bed and breakfasts,
accommodating for the visitors over these popular holidays. The area holds programs of special activities For more on
Barrington Tops, visit www.visitbarringtontops.com.au
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