Darby Street House 1, Newcastle

At Darby Street House 1, your Bar Beach student accommodation is close to the famous Merewether Beach, where you can catch some waves or soak up the Australian sun in your downtime. At weekends, grab breakfast with your friends at the nearby Hood Milk Bar to set yourself up for a day of exploring. After that, brush up on your local history at Fort Scratchley, a fascinating defence outpost turned museum, then walk out to Nobby’s Point to see the famous lighthouse. If you want to get out of town, spot whales at Port Stephens. In the evening, dine at a Newcastle restaurant like Bocados.