Top Things to do in Lake Macquarie
The 10 Best Things to do in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Macquarie, Australia including Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie, Watagans National Park, Catherine Hill Bay Beach, Caves Beach, Morisset Picnic Area, Charlestown Square, Heaton State Forest, Playgrounds Park, Charlestown Swim Centre.
Restaurants in Lake Macquarie
1. Speers Point Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By lucar_008
the park has a lot of physical activities for childeren of all ages ,outside the fenced play area is a coffee shop ,a great place to keep your kids entertained for hours there are covered tables and grassed areas inside the enclosed park for a picnic
2. Lake Macquarie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By gemini060909 - Sydney, Australia
Coming from Sydney with little kids Lake Macquarie is a perfect place. Travel time for less than 2hours is a definitely a plus. Fishing, picnic area, local hotels, cafes, shopping centres, playgrounds. Countless beautiful spots, jetties and foreshore surrounding the beautiful lake. Definitely one our fave place in nsw. Plus beach on the other side- caves beach and blacksmith beach - awesome!
3. Watagans National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We were staying near Kurri Kurri and explored the Watagans National Park for two glorious days. As long as you stay on the main forest roads the gravel roads are quite suitable for two wheel drives. We did go off adventuring and found ourselves in a very steep slushy mud hole with little chance of turning around. Lucky we were in a 4x4. We visited the state forest lookouts as well as the ones in the Watagans. We really enjoyed Heaton Lookout with the views over the hinterland. I am in my mid 60s, quite fit but have dodgy knees. I really wanted to do the Gap Creek Falls walk. It is not so far but very steep especially towards the bottom. I took my time watching my footing stopping to enjoy the magnificent forest trees, the moss covered rock faces and listen to the sounds of all the birds. I was so elated to make it down, it was so pretty even though, when we were there, the falls were only had a very small flow. Going up was difficult especially in that first section from the bottom but well worth it. We had lunch at the pretty Boarding House Dam Picnic area, looked at the dam but didn't do the walk.
4. Catherine Hill Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 78berylr - Greater Sydney, Australia
Lovely patrolled beach which is far from crowded. Great for long walks along the beach. The old coal loader is great for that memorable photo. Alas the historic pub is closed for the time being. However it's all about the beach and history. Well worth a visit, and it is not isolated, as it is only a short distance from the highway.
5. Caves Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By gemini060909 - Sydney, Australia
Plenty of parking, lovely cafes nearby, beautiful houses near the beach, just another beautiful spots to stop by and relax at Lake Macquarie. a heaven for the kids to play in the sand and pick some shells.
6. Morisset Picnic Area
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 89 reviews
- Closed until further notice for safety reasons Widespread extreme fire conditions are forecast for central parts and southern NSW on Saturday 4 January 2020 and the NSW Premier has declared a State of Emergency. As a result, all national parks including tracks, trails and campgrounds on the NSW south coast and Kosciuszko National Park are CLOSED until further notice. For your own safety, please do not feed the kangaroos or approach them. They are wild animals and can become aggressive. Many people have been injured by kangaroos at this site as a result.
7. Charlestown Square
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We live up the coast and when we go shopping in Newcastle we go to Charlestown Square. Lots of undercover parking with easy access to the shops. Dan Murphy is even located in the car park which is amusing but handy. We often go there as it has the only Apple store between Sydney and Robina on the Gold Coast. Lifts and escalators are conveniently located and the layout of the shopping centre is logical. Lots of great shops to suit everyone and the food court is fabulous with lots of seating. Really enjoyed the kebab at Kebabs and Crepes.
8. Heaton State Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Playgrounds Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
10. Charlestown Swim Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
