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Breakfast with alpacas

Iris Lodge Alpacas

Agritourism Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: $25.00

If you're looking for things to do in the Central Coast this weekend.Visit Iris Lodge Alpacas where you can have...

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

Museum of Art and Culture, yapang

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 21.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 21.2 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...

Belmont Baths

Belmont Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 23.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Lakeview

Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club Inc

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: Free

With a history dating back to at least 1905, the Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club (SPASC) is located within Speers...

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

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Jilliby State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Jilliby State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Jilliby State Conservation Area allows you to escape into a natural haven, with the advantage of being so close to...

jumping into baths

Toronto Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 18.5 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...

Turners walking track, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts some of the most scenic rainforest in the Newcastle region, and Turners walking track...

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

People in Elizabeth Bay picnic area. Photo: John Spencer

Elizabeth Bay picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.7 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...

Sunrise

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 22.7 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...

Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong

Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong

Agri, Mining and Industry

Distance from: 16.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

This beautiful central coast citrus orchard has been producing fruit since the 1920s. Set the kids loose with a picking...

Heaton views

Heaton State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: Free

Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing spectacular lookouts that showcase views over the...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

The Narrow Place lookout, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

The Narrow Place lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

This lofty vantage point was named by the local Hall family, long-established landowner graziers. They would use the steep narrow...

Image of Performance Arts Culture Cessnock Building taken from Vincent Street Cessnock

Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC)

Entertainment Venues Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) is a vibrant cultural hub located in the heart of Wine Country—just an hour west...

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

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.9 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...

Drone shot of FAST Track

Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST)

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Munmorah State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 24.2 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...

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

Tea Tree picnic area and lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.7 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...

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

Palms picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.3 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...

Olney State Forest campers around a campfire

State Forests of the Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.6 kms | Price from: Free

'The Watagans' refers to a collection of State Forests - Watagan, Olney, Heaton, Awaba, Ourimbah and Wyong State Forests. These...

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

Lake Macquarie Rowing Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Mt Sugarloaf Range, Keepa Keepa, Sugarloaf Range Road

Mount Sugarloaf

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Cave Woman

Caves Beach Markets

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Arial shot Grannies Pool

Grannies Pool

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

arial shot

Speers Point Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

walking Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Pirrita Island Boardwalk

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 21.6 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...

Great North walk, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Watagans National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park boasts some of the country's finest rainforest scenery. Moss-covered walls and boulders, towering canopies of red cedar...

Toronto Golf Course

Toronto Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 14.9 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...

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 17.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Moonee Beach trail

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.4 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...

Wangi Wangi Point

Wangi Wangi Point

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

Surfers at sunrise with jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.3 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...

A look inside our Rathmines Hertitage Centre

Rathmines Heritage Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 17.7 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...

walking green point

Green Point Foreshore Reserve

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.4 kms | Price from: Free

Green Point Foreshore Reserve is a scenic lakeside destination connecting Belmont and Valentine, offering a mix of easy foreshore walks,...

See sculptures along the lake

Creative Lake Sculpture Trail

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 23.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Station Master

Tinkat Alley Art Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Palms circuit track

Palms circuit track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.5 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...

Interpretive signage near The Pines.

Olney State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

Olney State Forest is in the Watagan Mountains near the Central Coast. Numerous free picnic, camping areas and walking trails...

The Giving Farm

The Giving Farm

Agri, Mining and Industry Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 19.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Giving Farm is a certified organic, family-run farm where visitors can connect with animals, nature, and seasonal blooms.Come cuddle...

Thai Nature Massage Cessnock

Thai Nature Massage Cessnock

Spas and Retreats

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Already enjoyed a tour of the many wineries in the Hunter Valley? Why not give yourself a refreshment and revive...

Sugar Valley Library Museum volunteer tour

Sugar Valley Library Museum – kirantakamyari

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Werakata National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Werakata National Park in the Lower Hunter Valley is loved by locals. It's also close to Sydney, which makes for...

Our track

Go Karts Go Hunter Valley

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 24.0 kms | Price from: $20.00

Welcome to Go Karts Go Hunter Valley. The Hunter region's biggest, fastest and most exciting four-stroke go kart hire track...

Arial shot kayaking Salts Bay

Salts Bay

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Free

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

Rally School

Rally School

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Rally School team is made up of professional and experienced drivers, many of whom are previous rally winners! They'll...

Morning Song

Newcastle and Lake Mac Art Exhibition

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Poppet Head Park Picnic Spot

Poppet Head Park

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 20.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Poppet Head Park is located 5 kilometres south of the town of Cessnock and is classified as a Regional Park...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 22.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.6 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...

Deep Tissue Massage @ Bhutra Spa Thai Massage

Bhutra Spa Thai Massage Cessnock Hunter Valley

Spas and Retreats

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $100.00

Bhutra Spa Thai Massage Cessnock Hunter Valley offers a personal sanctuary of tranquility nestled in the heart of Cessnock, Hunter...

Multi Art Pavillion, SpeersPoint, LakeMacquarie

Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Arial Shot Kayaking Naru Beach

Naru Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Distance from: 21.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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