Top Things to do in Lake Macquarie
Top 10 Free 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, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Murrays Beach, Rathmines Park, Catherine Hill Bay Beach, Caves Beach, Toronto Heritage Railway Station, Mount Sugarloaf.
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. Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery is an exceptional cultural and tourist destination, widely recognised for its exhibition program and work with the community. Located on the shores of Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake, the leafy grounds include the award-winning gallery with state-of-the-art seminar facilities, a sculpture park, mosaic pathways, and the historic Awaba House Restaurant Cafe. Lake Macquarie is unique among regional galleries due to its location and quality of programming. Touring shows alternate with gallery-curated exhibitions featuring nationally significant artists, many of whom share a connection with the Hunter. Contemporary visual arts, craft and design practice is the main focus of our exhibitions, and respectful Aboriginal projects are a strong component of the program. The gallery can be reached easily via the lake foreshore cycleway, the water or by public transport. image caption: Janet Laurence,'Ghost',2009, glass, stainless steel, concrete, approx. 500 x 140 x 80cm, copyright the artist
Reviewed By 505jeanettes
Beautiful Area to visit. Small intimate gallery definitely worth a visit. Beautiful area for a picnic.
5. Murrays Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 862marieq - Murrumbateman, Australia
Stayed here 4 days - never been here before it is soo beautiful and serene. Has a beautiful well equipped play area for the children plus undercover bench seating and BBQ's. Children can easily ride their bikes along the foreshore. There is also a jetty if you don't have a dinghy to put in the lake for fishing. The Lakehouse Cafe is nearby. Approx 90 minutes drive from the south western suburbs of Sydney. And approximately 45KM south of Newcastle, close to Swansea.
6. Rathmines Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 957Denise - Sydney, Australia
Very popular Park for families with BBQs provided, Dog off leash area and Local the shops with Gr8 Chinese, fish and chips , PO, Chemist, and IGA, great fishing spot and people are friendly and when you walk the park , lots of smiling faces
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Toronto Heritage Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By missbondi1967 - Currans Hill, Australia
This is a project of love for the local men's shed. It is kept in beautiful condition, with a magnificent outlook over lake Macquarie. Its in a foreshore walk, be sure not to miss
10. Mount Sugarloaf
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By daveandbrydie - Thornton, Australia
This is such a beautiful place not far from Newcastle and Maitland. We've visited many times. There are walking tracks with some amazing lookouts, as well as 4WD tracks that lead to some great little spots to explore. The kids love going bushwalking at Mount Sugarloaf, and being so close, we can make it a regular visit. Beautiful spot!
