Food Scene
Fantastic food, locals rave about it. We tried it and loved it!
11 locals recommend
Wangi Workers Club Bistro
11-19 Market StFantastic food, locals rave about it. We tried it and loved it!
A lively lakeside town with boutique shopping, a huge range of eateries and foreshore area popular for picnics and post-meal strolls. Don’t miss the nearby Redbluff Boardwalk, an elevated path built out over the lake.
41 locals recommend
Warners Bay
A lively lakeside town with boutique shopping, a huge range of eateries and foreshore area popular for picnics and post-meal strolls. Don’t miss the nearby Redbluff Boardwalk, an elevated path built out over the lake.
Dine out with the Lake as a backdrop and admire the boats at the local marina.
28 locals recommend
Toronto
Dine out with the Lake as a backdrop and admire the boats at the local marina.
Essentials
IGA Rathmines
8 Fishing Point RdNearest shops for essential needs.
Sightseeing
A historic mining village and picturesque
beach, great for swimming, surfing and
snorkelling.
96 locals recommend
Catherine Hill Bay
A historic mining village and picturesque
beach, great for swimming, surfing and
snorkelling.
A peaceful lakeside village home to Dobell House, the former residence and studio of renowned Australian artist Sir William Dobell.
15 locals recommend
Wangi Wangi
A peaceful lakeside village home to Dobell House, the former residence and studio of renowned Australian artist Sir William Dobell.
Parks & Nature
A superb pocket of coastal bushland,
hike to scenic lookouts and admire
stunning ocean views.
Pinny Beach
A superb pocket of coastal bushland,
hike to scenic lookouts and admire
stunning ocean views.
Soak up the natural ambience of this
eco-friendly community at the local cafe,
or simply relax down by the Lake.
30 locals recommend
Murrays Beach
Soak up the natural ambience of this
eco-friendly community at the local cafe,
or simply relax down by the Lake.
Explore the sea caves and rock pools on
a low tide at this popular family beach.
152 locals recommend
Caves Beach
Explore the sea caves and rock pools on
a low tide at this popular family beach.
Top swimming beach for families,
protected by a breakwall that offers
excellent fishing in Swansea Channel.
48 locals recommend
Blacksmiths Beach
Top swimming beach for families,
protected by a breakwall that offers
excellent fishing in Swansea Channel.
Pelican Foreshore Reserve - One of the area’s most beloved picnic spots, features shady grassed expanses,
BBQ’s, a playground and jetty for fishing.
Pelican
Pelican Foreshore Reserve - One of the area’s most beloved picnic spots, features shady grassed expanses,
BBQ’s, a playground and jetty for fishing.
Beautiful bushland reserve. Enjoy extensive lake views from the easy walking trails.
6 locals recommend
Green Point Foreshore Reserve
Beautiful bushland reserve. Enjoy extensive lake views from the easy walking trails.
Known for its photogenic red rocky headland and iconic shark-lookout tower, Redhead Beach is great for families and surfing.
54 locals recommend
Redhead Beach
Known for its photogenic red rocky headland and iconic shark-lookout tower, Redhead Beach is great for families and surfing.
Formerly home to the largest seaplane base in the southern hemisphere during WWII, nowadays a serene spot to relax.
Rathmines Park
171 Dorrington RoadFormerly home to the largest seaplane base in the southern hemisphere during WWII, nowadays a serene spot to relax.
One of the best natural escapes in Lake Macquarie. Walking trails, picnic areas, lookouts, campgrounds and more.
The Watagan Mountains
One of the best natural escapes in Lake Macquarie. Walking trails, picnic areas, lookouts, campgrounds and more.
Hire a boat, pack some lunch and make a day of exploring the Lake’s largest island.
Pulbah Island Nature Reserve
Hire a boat, pack some lunch and make a day of exploring the Lake’s largest island.
Drinks & Nightlife
The place to watch the sunset. Have a meal and a drink at one of the waterfront sailing clubs or picnic in the park.
8 locals recommend
Belmont Baths
The place to watch the sunset. Have a meal and a drink at one of the waterfront sailing clubs or picnic in the park.
Shopping
The largest shopping centre in the
Hunter Region, complete with plenty of
dining and entertainment options.
132 locals recommend
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StThe largest shopping centre in the
Hunter Region, complete with plenty of
dining and entertainment options.
Entertainment & Activities
The city’s flagship park, boasting the ‘Best Play Space in Australia’, the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground.
Park Road
Park RoadThe city’s flagship park, boasting the ‘Best Play Space in Australia’, the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground.
A tranquil waterway perfect for kayaking, or have a picnic and feed the ducks from the riverbanks.
7 locals recommend
Dora Creek
A tranquil waterway perfect for kayaking, or have a picnic and feed the ducks from the riverbanks.