Thrill seeking in Lake Macquarie

While the City hosts an abundance of peaceful natural experiences perfect for relaxing and unwinding, it is also an adrenaline junkies paradise.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most hair-raising activities to do in Lake Macquarie:

1. Skydive
Take in new heights from 15,000ft and enjoy the stunning views of the lake with Skydive Australia – Newcastle, the only beachfront skydiving experience and a must-do experience! 

2. Dive into Lake Mac
Dive Newcastle offers a thrilling underwater shore dive experience, exploring the diverse marine life of Swansea Bridge or Catherine Hill Bay.

3. Night time Kayak adventure
If you're looking for another water-based adventure, Showtime Kayaking offers guests a unique, night-time kayaking experience in clear kayaks with LED lights below. The focus of the tours is on entertaining and educating guests about the marine life they see. The easy-paced routes combined with calm waterways means the tours are accessible to a wide market.

4. Abseiling at the Watagans
Challenge yourself on a scenic Lake Mac Abseiling Adventures tour with Out and About Adventures! One of their most popular adventures is abseiling Gap Creek Falls, a 45 metre descent down sandstone cliffs that a natural amphitheatre amidst the rainforest in Watagans National Park.

5. Get aerobatic with Matt Hall Racing

If you're looking to step things up, jump on Redbull Air Race World Champion Matt Hall flight experience and spin and turn through the air while admiring the natural landscape of the region.

6. Jetbuzz across our oceans
Combining high speed thrills, spins and turns, JetBuzz offers action packed on-water adventures guaranteed to excite and electrify its passengers.

7. E-foil Excitement 
For an unconventional adrenaline experience, try flying on water with an Foil Fliteboard at Trinity Point Marina! You will not only ride a powered board, you can rise up on the hydrofoil to literally fly above the water; no wind, waves or towing required providing a whisper-quite, emission-free ride without leaving a wake or pollution

8. Learn to fly
Take the reigns in your own aerial experience through Airborne Flight Training. With flight crafts ranging from gyroplanes, microlights and hang gliding, you’ll be cruising on the wind and enjoying flights from vast heights.

9. Views from above
If learning to fly isn't your thing, enjoy a scenic helicopter flight with Skyline Aviation. Enjoy a coastal romantic sunset flight over Lake Macquarie Airport!

10. Discover mountain trails
With trails suitable for all physical abilities and experience levels, Awaba Mountain Bike Park is a must-do for all Mountain Biking and trail riding enthusiasts. This park is free for all visitors and is open year round for adventure. Discover more tracks and trails here.



Lake Macquarie has so much on offer for the thrill seekers or soft adventure lovers! Whether, it's on water, on the land or from the air, discover more adventure in your favorite (or soon to be!) coastal location.