Picnic and BBQ Areas in Lake Macquarie
Caves Beach (adjacent to surf club)
A picnic lunch, dip in the ocean and a visit to the sea caves are the perfect match at this seaside picnic area.
Facilities: Sheltered tables, electric BBQs, toilets, shower, carpark
Pelican Foreshore Reserve
One of the area’s most beloved picnic areas, relax on the shady grassed expanses, or fish off the small jetty.
Facilities: Sheltered tables, electric BBQs, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp
Speers Point Park
Speers Point Park is Lake Macquarie’s flagship park, featuring the ‘Best Play Space in Australia’, the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground,
Facilities: Sheltered tables, electric BBQs, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp
Rathmines Park
Formerly the largest seaplane base in the southern hemisphere during WWII, now the perfect spot for a relaxing lakeside picnic.
Facilities: Sheltered tables, BBQs, playground, skatepark, toilets, carpark, boat ramp
Dora Creek
Sit on the quiet banks of Dora Creek and absorb the tranquillity. You can even feed the friendly resident ducks.
Facilities: Tables, BBQs, toilets, boat ramp
Wyee Point
Experience the quiet, southern shores of Lake Macquarie at this recreational area.
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, playground, walking track, toilets, carpark
Green Point Reserve
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, walking track, toilets, carpark
Toronto Lions Park
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp
Dobell Park
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp
Watagan Mountains - various picnic areas
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, walking tracks, toilets, carpark
Warners Bay Foreshore (opposite shops on The Esplanade)
Facilities: Sheltered tables, BBQS, walking track, toilets, carpark
Croudace Bay Park (Thomas H. Halton Park)
Facilities: Sheltered tables, BBQS, playground, walking track, toilets, carpark, boat ramp
For a comprehensive list of parks, playgrounds and facilities please see the Community Directory on www.lakemac.com.au.