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Gwandalan ,

Central Coast

Things To Do
View from Tea Tree picnic area and lookout. Photo: John Spencer

Tea Tree picnic area and lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Keen surfers will appreciate the sweeping views from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. Inspect the waves and then...

Arial shot kayaking Salts Bay

Salts Bay

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Night kayak tour on Lake Macquarie

Showtime Kayaking

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Evening Nature and wildlife Nightlife Tours

Distance from: 9.8 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...

Sunrise

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Wangi Wangi Point

Wangi Wangi Point

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

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: 7.7 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...

Moonee Beach trail

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

walking Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 8.7 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...

Women surfing Caves Beach

Women Soulful Surf

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised Sports Tours

Distance from: 6.4 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...

Family playing on the river bank, Elizabeth Bay. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Munmorah State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 5.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Munmorah State Conservation Area is a park for all seasons. Beautiful craggy coastlines, tranquil bays, and dazzling ocean views make...

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

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.9 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: 9.3 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...

People in Elizabeth Bay picnic area. Photo: John Spencer

Elizabeth Bay picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

It doesn’t get much better than this. Pack the hamper and enjoy a long, leisurely barbecue lunch with friends and...

Arial shot Grannies Pool

Grannies Pool

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Cave Woman

Caves Beach Markets

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 6.8 kms | Price from: Free

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

Palms picnic area in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Palms picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

While away a couple of hours in this shady, secluded Munmorah haven. With cabbage tree palms enclosing the area, it's...

A lady holding a wine glass smiling at the camera

Skippy Down Under Tours

Full Day Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 5.2 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...

Surfers at sunrise with jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 4.1 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...

Arial shot Pelican Foreshore

Pelican Foreshore Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.2 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...

Palms circuit track

Palms circuit track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Re-energise under a canopy of cabbage tree palms on this meandering, short loop through the rainforest of Munmorah.You’ll feel revived...

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: 4.7 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,...

Skydive Newcastle

Skydive Sydney – Newcastle

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Full Day Half Day or Less

Distance from: 10.0 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: 2.1 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...

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.7 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...