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Speers Point Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Lake Macquarie foreshore has its fair share of green spaces. Perhaps the prettiest of them all is the Speers...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

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Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.Glenrock embraces the last...

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Learn to Surf Newcastle

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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Owner/operator Miles Niddrie is a Professional Level Two Surfing Australia accredited coach. Having surfed the Newcastle area for more than...

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Entertainment Venues

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Warners Bay Theatre is a venue for local and visiting performing arts events including live music, theatre, dance, opera and...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

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Situated approximately 30 kilometres North of Naracoorte, Cockatoo Lake is a favourite spot for yabbying, water skiing, walking and fishing.Free...

See sculptures along the lake

Creative Lake Sculpture Trail

Parks and Gardens

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Lake Macquarie’s love affair with outdoor art is nowhere better on display than with the Creative Lake Sculpture Trail, a...

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Caves Beach Markets

Shopping and Markets

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The last Saturday of every month is Caves Beach Markets. Come along to this free event for the community and...

Grass trees at Gap Creek, Monkey Face lookout area in Watagans National Park. Photo: Botanic Gardens

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

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Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville...

Burwood trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

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From high on the escarpment, you can look down at historic Burwood Colliery. It was first excavated in the 19th...

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Hunter Valley Winery Tours

Food and Wine Tours

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They have tours and experiences to suit all desires and budgets that can be fully customised or curated for you...

Clear View Kayak

Lake Macquarie Kayak Adventures

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Half Day or Less

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Lake Macquarie Kayak Adventures provides unique glass bottom kayaks. Why just float on top when you could see all the...

Multi Art Pavillion, SpeersPoint, LakeMacquarie

Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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This cutting-edge venue is a space where art and innovation come together. The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) is the...

Sunset Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

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Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning...

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CoastXP – Lake Macquarie

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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CoastXP is the region’s premier adventure tourism company.Founder and Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate a range of...

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

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Take the kids to the award-winning Lake Macquarie Variety Playground at Speers Point Park. This fully fenced, two-hectare playground caters...

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Fernleigh Track

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Fernleigh Track is the Hunter region’s most popular shared pathway.The 15-kilometre route along a disused coal haul rail line...

Lake Macquarie Airport surrounded by lake, ocean and Swansea Channel.

Lake Macquarie Airport

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Customised

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Lake Macquarie Airport offers a range of exciting adventures such as skydiving, jumping from 14,000 feet, Matt Hall Racing aerobatic...

Surfers at sunrise with jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

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Catherine Hill Bay is a State Heritage-listed historic coal mining village featuring a stunning patrolled beach, named twice as one...

Morning Song

Newcastle and Lake Mac Art Exhibition

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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This is an Exhibition of works by members of the Society. All works are original and are local artists. Paintings...

Moonee Beach trail

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

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Dotted with grass trees and with myriad birds winging across your path, this walk through coastal heathland is a delight.The...

Toronto Golf Course

Toronto Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Toronto Golf Club hosts an 18 hole scenic golf course, pro shop, clubhouse and 12 bay driving range. Toronto Golf...

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Skyline Aviation Group

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours

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Skyline Aviation Group is Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region's most experienced helicopter company for scenic helicopter flights and tours,...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

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Come and enjoy the blissful lake lifestyle at Lake Macquarie. Twice the size of Sydney Harbour, it's the biggest permanent...

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Allettare Dezigns Art Fusion Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Price from: $70.00

Welcome to Allettare Dezigns Art Fusion Studio in Cardiff, NSW, located in the heart of Lake Macquarie! This vibrant, creative...

Muirs lookout, Jilliby State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

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No trip to Jilliby State Conservation Area would be complete without taking the time to enjoy awe-inspiring scenic views from...

LMCC Photo Shoot

Sail Lake Macquarie

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Experience the Magic of Sailing on Lake Macquarie with Sail Lake Macquarie.Sail Lake Macquarie delivers an exclusive and indulgent escape,...

Leggy Point loop walking track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Leggy Point loop walking track weaves through open coastal forest with some jaw-dropping coastal views in Glenrock State Conservation Area....

National gold medal men’s quad powering through Lake Macquarie’s morning calm.

Lake Macquarie Rowing Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Rowing on the stunning Lake Macquarie. Lake Macquarie Rowing Club is a welcoming, community-based club located at Booragul on the...

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Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

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Caves Beach is the name of both a suburb and beach on the Swansea peninsula, roughly 30 kilometres south of...

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Warners Bay Village

Shopping and Markets

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Warners Bay Shopping Centre offers a great array of retailers from everyday groceries and produce, and eateries to specialty retail,...

Wangi Wangi Point

Wangi Wangi Point

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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This reserve is a peaceful natural area designed for passive recreation, with walking trails that protect the environment while showcasing...

Yuelarbah Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok/NSW Government

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Part of the Great North walk that stretches 250 kilometres from Newcastle to Sydney, the Yuelarbah walking track is one...

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

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Blacksmiths Beach is a beautiful, family‑friendly stretch of golden sand at the southern end of Lake Macquarie's nine‑mile coastline. Enjoy...

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Entertainment Venues

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This beautiful heritage venue is brimming with character and history. In 2019 Rathmines Theatre – along with Rathmines Heritage Centre...

Twilight

Skyline Aviation Group

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Customised Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Sightseeing Tours

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Skyline Aviation Group is Newcastle and The Hunter Valley region's most experienced Helicopter Services Provider.From Scenic Helicopter Flights to Helicopter...

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Strike Bowling Charlestown

Amusement and Theme Parks Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Price from: $14.00

Situated over two levels and overlooking the South Piazza in Charlestown Square, Strike Bowling Charlestown is not your average bowling...

Eddie Lottie

Day Trippin Charters

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Nature and wildlife

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Day Trippin Charters is owned and operated by local Captain Cooper Walker. Cooper has fished his whole life on Port...

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Naru Beach

Natural Attractions

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Known for its stunning beauty and tranquillity, Naru Beach is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Macquarie with...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

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Discover why the locals love living here and take Awaba Bay Foreshore walk. Listen to the birds first thing in...

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Nova Cruises – Lake Macquarie

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Evening Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Nova Cruises - Lake Macquarie is a popular boat cruise operator based at Booragul Public Wharf on Lake Macquarie in...

Mt Sugarloaf Range, Keepa Keepa, Sugarloaf Range Road

Mount Sugarloaf

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Mount Sugarloaf, at 412 metres high, is a mountain in the Hunter Region offering breath-taking panoramic views of Newcastle, Lake...

A look inside our Rathmines Hertitage Centre

Rathmines Heritage Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Based in Rathmines Theatre, Rathmines Heritage Centre hosts a range of exhibitions focused on the history of Rathmines RAAF base...

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Women Embrace Adventure

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised Nature and wildlife Walking and Biking Tours

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Walks, hikes, kayaking and so much more.Women Embrace Adventure (WEA) provides women’s adventures for every fitness and courage level, offering...

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

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Wallarah National Park makes for a great day trip from Newcastle, Gosford, or Sydney. This tiny park offers mountain biking...

Women surfing Caves Beach

Women Soulful Surf

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised Sports Tours

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Women Soulful Surf is a fully female-owned and operated surf school. They offer Surf Programs, Private and Small Group Surf...

walking Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The lakeside boardwalk on Pirrita Island showcases the unique landscape and heritage of Swansea foreshore.The 250-metre boardwalk crosses Pirrita Island's...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as...

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Skippy Down Under Tours

Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Local Central Coast Tour and Transport Company providing unique small group tours including wildlife tours, adventure tours and Hunter Valley...

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Holey Moley Charlestown

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Price from: $10.00

Newcastle, are you ready to putt your stuff? Holey Moley is the craziest round of mini-golf you’ve ever played!They’re a...

Bike riders on a Mountain bike trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

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Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14 kilometres of purpose-built bike trails and 20...

Marmong picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Ashley Deveridge

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

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Nestled in the bush within Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, you’ll find idyllic Marmong picnic area. It’s perfect for families...

Sugar Valley Library Museum volunteer tour

Sugar Valley Library Museum – kirantakamyari

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari is a co-located museum and library in Cameron Park. Sugar Valley Library Museum is the...

Skydive Newcastle

Skydive Sydney – Newcastle

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Full Day Half Day or Less

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Skydive Sydney-Newcastle is located only one hour and 40 minutes from Sydney, or half an hour drive from Newcastle. Skydive...

Night kayak tour on Lake Macquarie

Showtime Kayaking

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Evening Nature and wildlife Nightlife Tours

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Showtime Kayaking offers guests a unique, night-time kayaking experience in clear kayaks with LED lights below. The focus of the...

Belmont Baths

Belmont Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The baths are a great facility for people who enjoy swimming or simply relaxing by the beautiful lake. The facility...

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Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST)

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST) is a scenic extension of the popular Fernleigh Track, offering locals and visitors a peaceful...

Wangi circuit walking track, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis.

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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This serene bushwalk through towering trees gives you the feeling you’re a million miles away from the suburbs, though it’s...

hunter valley wine tours

Classic Tours

Customised Evening Food and Wine Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Sightseeing Tours

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Classic Tours offers premium private transport and personalised tours in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, specialising in comfortable and reliable...

Front entrance to Museum of Art and Culture, yapang, better known as MAC yapang

Museum of Art and Culture, yapang

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) is an art museum situated on the shores of Lake Macquarie....

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Tinkat Alley Art Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Tinkat Alley Art Stufio is a working art studio and art gallery in the heritage listed Fassifern Station Master's Cottage.Come...

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