Surrounded by beautiful beaches, mountains, and the ocean, the city of Lake Macquarie is located 90 minutes north of Sydney, 10 minutes from Newcastle, and 40 minutes from Hunter Wine Country and the NSW Central Coast.
Besides the breathtaking
lake there are pristine coastal and sandy lake beaches and the
spectacular Watagan Mountains towards the west. But if it's aquatic adventure you're after then Lake Macquarie boasts one of the largest lakes in the southern hemisphere. It also boasts mountains and beaches and offers the perfect spot for holidayers seeking fishing, watersports and recreational activities - what more could you ask for! On the western side of Lake Macquarie, the Watagan Mountains incorporate 13 forests, and numerous lookouts, picnic spots, camping areas, and magnificent waterfalls. The centrepiece, the lake, has 174 kilometres of foreshore providing little sandy lake beaches, hidden coves, and secluded bays - Lake Macquarie is one of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in Australia and is about twice the area and volume of Sydney Harbour - the majestic Lake Macquarie is also home to many world sailing events. With sandy inlets, secluded bays, protected foreshores and nearby beaches providing sailing, fishing, swimming, cruising and scuba diving, the Watagan Mountains are a stunning backdrop to the Lake offer panoramic views & great walks.
Lake Macquarie is home to several prominent coastal suburbs such as
Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach, Blacksmiths Beach and Redhead. The area
is known for its world-famous surfing conditions. Retail centres
include Swansea, Belmont, Cardiff, Glendale, Toronto, Morisset and
Charlestown
Photography courtesy of Lake Macquarie Tourism
