Lake Macquarie Guidebook
Things to do
One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle with locals and tourists alike, Blackbutt Reserve is a 182 hectare nature reserve which features native animal enclosures, walking trails, children’s playgrounds and tranquil picnic areas.
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveOne of the most popular attractions in Newcastle with locals and tourists alike, Blackbutt Reserve is a 182 hectare nature reserve which features native animal enclosures, walking trails, children’s playgrounds and tranquil picnic areas.
The Watagans National Park is home to waterfalls, rainforest gullies, bushwalking trails and more. Be as active or relaxed as you like from bushwalking, picnicing or admiring breathtaking views.
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Watagans National Park
Mount Faulk RoadThe Watagans National Park is home to waterfalls, rainforest gullies, bushwalking trails and more. Be as active or relaxed as you like from bushwalking, picnicing or admiring breathtaking views.
Includes up to 15,000 feet tandem skydive, up to 60 seconds freefall, professional training and instruction, option to steer your parachute, 20 minutes on board a scenic flight, spectacular views over Australia's largest saltwater coastal lagoon, and amazing views over the Tasman Sea. This is the experience of a lifetime!
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Skydive Sydney-Newcastle
Includes up to 15,000 feet tandem skydive, up to 60 seconds freefall, professional training and instruction, option to steer your parachute, 20 minutes on board a scenic flight, spectacular views over Australia's largest saltwater coastal lagoon, and amazing views over the Tasman Sea. This is the experience of a lifetime!
Specialise in nature-based tours in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Our unique adventure boat cruises and guided hiking experiences centre around coastal sightseeing, whale watching (Jun – Nov) and leisure hiking along the breathtaking hunter coastline. Board our custom-built boat and be led by an experienced wildlife guide along our stunning stretch of coastline.
CoastXP
5 Caves Beach RdSpecialise in nature-based tours in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Our unique adventure boat cruises and guided hiking experiences centre around coastal sightseeing, whale watching (Jun – Nov) and leisure hiking along the breathtaking hunter coastline. Board our custom-built boat and be led by an experienced wildlife guide along our stunning stretch of coastline.
Out and About Adventure tours include abseiling, rock-climbing, kayaking and more, and they cater for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced adventurers.
Out and About Adventures
35 Lakeview RdOut and About Adventure tours include abseiling, rock-climbing, kayaking and more, and they cater for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced adventurers.
Bursting with community spirit and good vibes, Homegrown Markets at Speers Point Park is the largest market in Lake Macquarie. Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, Speers Point Park is a lush, lakeside location where you can bring the kids, the doggos, and all your friends.
Homegrown Markets - Speers Point
Park RoadBursting with community spirit and good vibes, Homegrown Markets at Speers Point Park is the largest market in Lake Macquarie. Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, Speers Point Park is a lush, lakeside location where you can bring the kids, the doggos, and all your friends.
They’re a mini golf course and bar that brings fun to a new level. With two different nine-hole courses to choose from, you’ll putt your stuff around 18 uniquely themed holes.
After you have worked up a thirst, settle in at their Caddyshack bar. With drinks, cocktails, tunes and great grub on offer, The Caddyshack will take care of all their off-the-green needs.
Holey Moley Golf Club Charlestown
30 Pearson StThey’re a mini golf course and bar that brings fun to a new level. With two different nine-hole courses to choose from, you’ll putt your stuff around 18 uniquely themed holes.
After you have worked up a thirst, settle in at their Caddyshack bar. With drinks, cocktails, tunes and great grub on offer, The Caddyshack will take care of all their off-the-green needs.
On a Lake twice the size of Sydney Harbour, there’s a lot to fall in love with and plenty of opportunities to see, try and do. Of course, the best way to see the lake is to be on it and Lake Macquarie Cruises offer a range of scheduled public cruises and private charter options for you to enjoy.
Step aboard their vessel the M.V. Lady Mac and let their friendly crew share their love of the lake with you. Their vessel has a newly refurbished interior, new furnishings and is equipped with a boom net, alfresco sun deck, and a foredeck which is the perfect location to spot dolphins riding their bow wave.
Lake Macquarie Cruises
First StreetOn a Lake twice the size of Sydney Harbour, there’s a lot to fall in love with and plenty of opportunities to see, try and do. Of course, the best way to see the lake is to be on it and Lake Macquarie Cruises offer a range of scheduled public cruises and private charter options for you to enjoy.
Step aboard their vessel the M.V. Lady Mac and let their friendly crew share their love of the lake with you. Their vessel has a newly refurbished interior, new furnishings and is equipped with a boom net, alfresco sun deck, and a foredeck which is the perfect location to spot dolphins riding their bow wave.
The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang (MAC yapang) is uniquely positioned within 5 hectares of leafy grounds on the shore of Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest salt-water lake. The award-winning art museum has a cafe, retail shop, sculpture park and mosaic pathways. MAC yapang is an ideal destination for visitors. Guided tours are available for small and large groups. Admission to MAC yapang is free.
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Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First StThe Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang (MAC yapang) is uniquely positioned within 5 hectares of leafy grounds on the shore of Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest salt-water lake. The award-winning art museum has a cafe, retail shop, sculpture park and mosaic pathways. MAC yapang is an ideal destination for visitors. Guided tours are available for small and large groups. Admission to MAC yapang is free.
Food scene
8 at Trinity is a modern contemporary Italian, waterfront restaurant and cafe that caters to locals, residents and day-trippers. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a mouth-watering menu. 8 at Trinity restaurant showcases a first-class design, with a comfortable, relaxed and beautiful setting. The building embraces its natural setting with seamless indoor and outdoor dining options.
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8 at Trinity
81 Trinity Point Dr8 at Trinity is a modern contemporary Italian, waterfront restaurant and cafe that caters to locals, residents and day-trippers. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a mouth-watering menu. 8 at Trinity restaurant showcases a first-class design, with a comfortable, relaxed and beautiful setting. The building embraces its natural setting with seamless indoor and outdoor dining options.
This beautifully transformed venue is located directly lakeside in Belmont. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with relaxed waterfront vibes. Executive Chef James and his team have curated an incredible menu focusing on local, sustainable, quality produce. With a nod to the waterside location, you can expect some amazing seafood options.
TINTA Belmont
690 Pacific HighwayThis beautifully transformed venue is located directly lakeside in Belmont. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with relaxed waterfront vibes. Executive Chef James and his team have curated an incredible menu focusing on local, sustainable, quality produce. With a nod to the waterside location, you can expect some amazing seafood options.
Crusoe’s on the Lake is the best waterfront restaurant in Belmont. Hosted by Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Crusoe’s is the perfect restaurant venue to dine and catch up with friends while admiring the wonderful view across the water or to grab a coffee and relax in the sun. Stretching over the water is a massive deck that is a bustling locale on warmer days.
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Crusoe's on the Lake
Ada StreetCrusoe’s on the Lake is the best waterfront restaurant in Belmont. Hosted by Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Crusoe’s is the perfect restaurant venue to dine and catch up with friends while admiring the wonderful view across the water or to grab a coffee and relax in the sun. Stretching over the water is a massive deck that is a bustling locale on warmer days.
Brown Sugar is one of Lake Macquarie’s most iconic and popular restaurants. The menu is selected by the Hunter region’s premier chefs. From the freshest of seafood and sizzling steaks, through to a magnificent range of finest wines. Brown Sugar will delight even the most discerning diner. The sleek space boasts contemporary lighting and delightful lakeside views.
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Brownsugar Restaurant
The EsplanadeBrown Sugar is one of Lake Macquarie’s most iconic and popular restaurants. The menu is selected by the Hunter region’s premier chefs. From the freshest of seafood and sizzling steaks, through to a magnificent range of finest wines. Brown Sugar will delight even the most discerning diner. The sleek space boasts contemporary lighting and delightful lakeside views.
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is the perfect destination for relaxed coastal lunches and dinners with seasonal dishes paired with panoramic beach views all year long. The venue’s newly renovated casual, stylish indoor and outdoor spaces are the perfect setting for long, lazy seaside meals, enjoying a great drop with friends or extravagant celebrations with your nearest and dearest.
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Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
27 Mawson ClCaves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is the perfect destination for relaxed coastal lunches and dinners with seasonal dishes paired with panoramic beach views all year long. The venue’s newly renovated casual, stylish indoor and outdoor spaces are the perfect setting for long, lazy seaside meals, enjoying a great drop with friends or extravagant celebrations with your nearest and dearest.
Situated amongst the other foodie options along The Esplanade in Warners Bay, the two-storey venue that is Canon is home to a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Making the most of its location with views across Lake Macquarie Canon boasts a sophisticated yet casual local atmosphere and a welcoming team, ideal for a coffee break, catching up with friends or a relaxed lake side meal.
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Canon Food, Bar And Espresso
460 The EsplanadeSituated amongst the other foodie options along The Esplanade in Warners Bay, the two-storey venue that is Canon is home to a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Making the most of its location with views across Lake Macquarie Canon boasts a sophisticated yet casual local atmosphere and a welcoming team, ideal for a coffee break, catching up with friends or a relaxed lake side meal.
Salina hope to embrace the melting pot of Italian cuisine and provide a relaxed and casual atmosphere in which to enjoy it.
Special occasions in a private dining room, a night out with friends, a pizza with the kids in the alfresco garden or a quick take-away... there is a place for everyone at Salina Restaurant.
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Salina Restaurant
626 Pacific HwySalina hope to embrace the melting pot of Italian cuisine and provide a relaxed and casual atmosphere in which to enjoy it.
Special occasions in a private dining room, a night out with friends, a pizza with the kids in the alfresco garden or a quick take-away... there is a place for everyone at Salina Restaurant.
Located in the cosy suburb of Blacksmiths, this spot is truly a hidden gem that is dying to be discovered by both locals and visitors alike. With The Yoga Place just next door and the lake and beach just a short stroll away, there’s every reason to make a day of it and drop into this café one weekend!
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The Yoga Place Cafe
6 Mitti StLocated in the cosy suburb of Blacksmiths, this spot is truly a hidden gem that is dying to be discovered by both locals and visitors alike. With The Yoga Place just next door and the lake and beach just a short stroll away, there’s every reason to make a day of it and drop into this café one weekend!