VISITOR MAP
TOP 21 PLACES TO VISIT
When you’re visiting an area of sprawling coastline, lake expanses and national parks, you’ll want a plan to make the most of your visit and see the region at its best. There’s so much to love about Lake Macquarie that it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. So why not here, with our top 21 places to visit.
CATHERINE HILL BAY
A historic mining village and picturesque beach, twice named one of Australia’s ‘101 Best Beaches’.
WALLARAH NATIONAL PARK
Bushwalk to secluded Pinny Beach, unspoiled and only accessible on foot.
Hire a boat, pack a picnic and make a beeline for the lake’s largest island.
CAVES BEACH
A popular patrolled family beach. Don’t miss a visit to the famous sea caves and rock pools, best accessed at low tide.
BEACH
A top swimming beach, protected by a breakwall offering excellent views and fishing access to Swansea Channel.
PELICAN FORESHORE RESERVE
One of the area’s most beloved picnic spots. Features a sandy shoreline, fenced playground and a small jetty perfect to drop a line off.
The place for aerial adventures! Visit the airport for scenic helicopter rides, skydiving, aerobatic joy flights and flying lessons.
Walk or ride your way past a diverse range of natural landscapes, on 15kms of restored heritage rail
Belmont’s leafy foreshore is great place to catch the sunset. Dine at one of the waterfront sailing clubs or go for a lake swim at Belmont Baths.
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Shop up a storm at the Hunter’s largest shopping centre, complete with plenty of dining and entertainment options.
This lively lakeside town is full of life, indulge in its well-established dining scene or wander the bustling foreshore with bike hire and creative lake sculpture trail.
The ultimate destination for family fun! Hit the huge all-abilities Variety Playground first, followed by a visit to the cafe or swim centre next door.
Beautifully located in Speers Point Park, the picturesque Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) is where art and innovation come together.
Discover Lake Macquarie’s love affair with outdoor art on the 5-kilometre Creative Lake Sculpture Trail.
PULBAH ISLAND
LAKE MACQUARIE
BEACH
WANGI
WATAGAN MOUNTAINS
MUSEUM
CULTURE, YAPANG
If you’re visiting Lake Macquarie, stop by our new mobile Visitor Information Kiosks and chat to one of our friendly Tourism Ambassadors for insider tips on what to see and do in the area.
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