With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that Hawks Nest, 30 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights beginning with Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge, Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa Reserve. Newcastle is another wonderful option. It’s 30 miles away and home to an array of fun things to do. Newcastle Beach, Charlestown Square and Nobbys Head Beach are just the start.