Lake Macquarie and Newcastle
Lake Macquarie and Newcastle
Welcome to Lake Macquarie
The Lake Macquarie district offers the visitor beaches, rainforests, a vast lake, restaurants, galleries, shopping centres, gardens, history and culture and much more. Easily accessible and with a wide range of accommodation available, Lake Macquarie will appeal to holiday makers of all ages and, with its ideal coastal climate, will provide the perfect relaxing or fun-filled getaway.
The coastal, sandy beaches are a delight for all ages and the visitor can explore the sheltered coves and inlets. The great waterways are a mecca for fishing enthusiasts and there are numerous sections of foreshore which are ideal for surfing such as Blacksmiths and Caves Beaches. The Watagan State Forest to the west offers the scenic and restful beauty of a natural rainforest with streams, waterfalls, bushwalks, stunning lookouts and a myriad of Australian wildlife.
The towns of the area provide the visitor with everything they could need from fine restaurants serving superb, local wines to nightclubs, art galleries and sporting venues. There are also a major shopping complex and a wealth of accommodation to choose from including motels, cottages, resorts, houseboats and even luxury cruisers and yachts.
Historical towns such as Cooranbong and Catherine Hill Bay take the visitor back in time to a bygone age. Ancient Aboriginal tools and paintings can be viewed at the Bahtabah Arts and Crafts Centre and there is a unique collection of South Sea artefacts on display at Avondale College. The discerning visitor will be well rewarded with a visit to the Lake Macquarie Regional Art Gallery and numerous smaller galleries which feature paintings, ceramics, pottery, leather and glass products by wonderfully talented local artists.
