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See sculptures along the lake

Creative Lake Sculpture Trail

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 1.2 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...

Lace goanna, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © DPIE

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park provides a delightful day out for Newcastle residents and visitors. In a protected bushland setting,...

Sugar Valley Library Museum volunteer tour

Sugar Valley Library Museum – kirantakamyari

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.1 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...

Lakeview

Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club Inc

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 1.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Multi Art Pavillion, SpeersPoint, LakeMacquarie

Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 3.5 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 Dudley Beach

Dudley Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Free

Dudley Beach is a scenic and secluded stretch of coastline nestled within Glenrock State Conservation Area, offering visitors a sense...

hunter valley wine tours

Classic Tours

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

Distance from: 6.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

workshop participant having fun in class

Allettare Dezigns Art Fusion Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: $70.00

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

Drinking

Holey Moley Charlestown

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 5.9 kms | 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...

Fernleigh Track cycling

Fernleigh Track

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Caves beach

Learn to Surf Newcastle

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

Distance from: 9.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

walking green point

Green Point

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

bowling pins

Strike Bowling Charlestown

Amusement and Theme Parks Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 5.9 kms | Price from: $14.00

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

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

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 2.0 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...

Koala exhibit

Blackbutt Reserve

Natural Attractions Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Free

Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land, six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to...

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

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Belmont Baths

Belmont Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 7.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 1.7 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...

Children play on the swings at Village Green picnic area and playground, Blue Gum Hills Regional

Village Green picnic area and playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Backyard not big enough? Why not use ours, at Village Green picnic area and playground in Blue Gum Hills Regional...

Looking along the cemetery walk. Photo: John Yurasek

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Minmi Cemetery, only a 200 metre stroll from the park’s main carpark, is a charming and fascinating piece of local...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 9.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Drone shot of FAST Track

Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST)

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

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Westfield Kotara

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: Free

Westfield Kotara is Newcastle's premier shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination. Home to over 200 stores, it offers a mix of...

Station Master

Tinkat Alley Art Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 4.8 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...

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

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

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

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

A look inside our Rathmines Hertitage Centre

Rathmines Heritage Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 8.3 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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Speers Point Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 1.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

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: 1.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Eddie Lottie

Day Trippin Charters

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 7.5 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...

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 1.4 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...

All aboard!

Hunter Valley Winery Tours

Food and Wine Tours

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

18th Hole

Waratah Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located near the beautiful shores of Lake Macquarie, Waratah Golf Club is one of the founding golf clubs in the...

Back creek picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Back Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Back Creek picnic area is a popular place for birthday celebrations and family gatherings. There are free gas barbecues,...

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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

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Toronto Golf Course

Toronto Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 8.9 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...

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

Lake Macquarie Rowing Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 1.8 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...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 4.8 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...

Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870's stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along...

Sunset Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Aerial photo of Windale Hub, bilyabayi

Windale Hub, bilyabayi

Entertainment Venues Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 5.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Windale Hub, bilyabayi is a high-tech facility featuring flexible social spaces and library functions.Designed as Windale’s community lounge room,...

Morning Song

Newcastle and Lake Mac Art Exhibition

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Silver Sun Sailing offers unique experiences onboard a 40 foot Benetau yacht on Lake Macquarie.

Silver Sun Sailing

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Luxury yacht charters offering morning and sunset tours as well as onboard, overnight accommodation on Lake Macquarie. Silver Sun Sailing...

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Chipmunks Playland and Cafe Belmont

Amusement and Theme Parks

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: $18.90

Chipmunks Playland and Café Belmont is a vibrant indoor play centre designed for children aged 0–11, offering a safe, fun...

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Toronto Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 5.4 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...

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

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 2.1 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...

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

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Women standing in front of a waterfall, one with arms in the air, one doing a handstand

Women Embrace Adventure

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

Distance from: 6.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

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