Top Things to do in Lake Macquarie
What to do and see in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Macquarie, Australia including Speers Point Park, Belmont Wetlands State Park, Stuart Chalmers Park, Lake Macquarie, Watagans National Park, Murrays Beach, Rathmines Park, Catherine Hill Bay Beach, Red Bluff Boardwalk, Caves Beach.
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. Belmont Wetlands State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Stuart Chalmers Park
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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.
9. Red Bluff Boardwalk
10. 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.
