Lake Macquarie and Newcastle
Lake Macquarie and Newcastle
Welcome to the Hunter Region
The Hunter region stretches from the serene Lake Macquarie in the south, north to Newcastle and Port Stephens and inland to the west across to Maitland, Cessnock and the famous wine district of the Hunter Valley. A mere two hours drive from Sydney along the modern F3 Freeway, the scenic coastal towns are easily accessible to the holiday maker and a pleasant inland detour through rural countryside will take you to the wine country townships.
The region really has so much to offer, its hard to choose where to begin your holiday. Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake, Lake Macquarie, offers safe swimming, picturesque peaceful picnic spots, boating and fishing. If surfing, sailing and sailboarding or simply relaxing on the beach are more appealing, the towns of Blacksmiths, Swansea, Belmont and Redhead are the ideal destination. Located just off the Freeway, the towns of Toronto, Morisset and Cooranbong feature waterfalls and streams and further east lies the Watagan State Forest, rich in the natural beauty of Australian flora and fauna.
Newcastle's central location within the Hunter Region makes it an ideal base for the holiday maker. Although a manufacturing town at heart, Newcastle boasts a rich historical heritage as well as numerous parks, gardens and recreational areas. Newcastle and Merewether Beaches are both safe for swimming and the town itself can provide everything needed for the ideal getaway.
