About the City
Ideal NSW Coastal Holiday Destination - Beach, Lake or Mountain
Lake Macquarie offers a range of experiences – tranquil lake cruising, golden surfing beaches to untouched mountain wilderness walks and quaint waterfront towns.
The city boasts a range of natural attractions, one of the largest coastal salt-water lakes in the southern hemisphere, over four times the size of Sydney Harbour, long stretches of sandy beach and kilometres of untouched coastline. The backdrop to this water wonderland is the Watagan mountain wilderness area, a pristine environment that offers a bird’s eye view of the lower Hunter region.
Linking the beaches, lake and mountains are over ninety villages and communities dotted throughout the city. Quiet beachside suburbs, bustling lakeside communities, key town centres and sleepy mountainside villages all combine to give the city a relaxed tone.
An easy 90 minute drive north of Sydney allows visitors to escape their chaotic city life for a peaceful, laidback retreat, where you can not help but relax and enjoy the natural surrounds.
Some favourite water activities on and around the lake include:
- fishing off the jetties
- hiring canoes & tinnies
- water and jet skiing
- walking and cycling along the foreshore share paths
- picnicking beside the lake
- swimming in the lake baths
- taking a cruise on the lake
- hiring peddle cats & aqua bikes
- eating on the lake at one of the many waterside cafes and restaurants
- enjoying music by the water in various lakeside locations
- exploring the many lakeside communities dotted around the city
- drifting around the lake on a houseboat or yacht
Did You Know?
Lake Macquarie is easily accessible by land, air and water. The city is located just 90 minutes drive from North Sydney along the F3 freeway. If you are catching the train, there are hourly services between Sydney and Wyee, Morisset, Fassifern and Cardiff. Newcastle airport also has daily services to and from the major cities in Australia. Coming to Lake Macquarie by water? Swansea Channel is the entry point into the lake.
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Lake Macquarie: 2281
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