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Balcolyn ,

Lake Macquarie

Things To Do
jumping into baths

Toronto Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: Free

Toronto Baths is a much‑loved lakeside swimming spot set along the scenic foreshore of Lake Macquarie, popular with families and...

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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Pelican Foreshore Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.8 kms | Price from: Free

Pelican Foreshore Park is a popular family‑friendly destination. The park features a fully fenced playground, grassy picnic areas, covered picnic...

A look inside our Rathmines Hertitage Centre

Rathmines Heritage Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 7.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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Naru Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Wangi Wangi Point

Wangi Wangi Point

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

A lady holding a wine glass smiling at the camera

Skippy Down Under Tours

Full Day Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 3.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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

Distance from: 3.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

walking Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

Matt Hall Racing Red Bull Extra 300 aircraft overhead Redhead Beach, near Lake Macquarie Airport

Matt Hall Racing

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Half Day or Less

Distance from: 9.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Welcome to Matt Hall Racing (MHR) — Australia's only team to have competed in the Red Bull Air Race World...

Twilight

Skyline Aviation Group

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

Distance from: 9.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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

Lake Macquarie Airport

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Customised

Distance from: 9.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Skydive Newcastle

Skydive Sydney – Newcastle

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Full Day Half Day or Less

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Eddie Lottie

Day Trippin Charters

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 8.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Sunrise

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Women surfing Caves Beach

Women Soulful Surf

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised Sports Tours

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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Salts Bay

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.8 kms | Price from: Free

Salts Bay is a tranquil pocket of Lake Macquarie, located on the southern shore of the Swansea Channel, between Blacksmiths...

Photo of boat taken by drone

CoastXP – Lake Macquarie

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

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Cave Woman

Caves Beach Markets

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 7.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Surfers at sunrise with jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Toronto Golf Course

Toronto Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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Grannies Pool

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.7 kms | Price from: Free

Grannies Pool is a sheltered, shallow tidal pool, paired with a small sandy beach area, making it an ideal spot...

Women on top of Mount Kosi, hnads in the air at dawn

Women Embrace Adventure

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

Distance from: 8.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ready to swap the everyday for something extraordinary?Join the experienced team at Women Embrace Adventure for unforgettable outdoor experiences designed...

Night kayak tour on Lake Macquarie

Showtime Kayaking

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Evening Nature and wildlife Nightlife Tours

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Newcastle Helicopter Flights Hunter Valley Helicopter Flights

Skyline Aviation Group

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours

Distance from: 9.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

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