About the City

Ideal NSW Coastal Holiday Destination - Beach, Lake or Mountain     

Lake Macquarie offers a range of experiences – tranquil lake cruising, golden surfing beaches to untouched mountain wilderness walks and quaint waterfront towns.

The city boasts a range of natural attractions, one of the largest coastal salt-water lakes in the southern hemisphere, over four times the size of SydneyHarbour, long stretches of sandy beach and kilometres of untouched coastline. The backdrop to this water wonderland is the Watagan mountain wilderness area, a pristine environment that offers a bird’s eye view of the lower Hunter region.

Linking the beaches, lake and mountains are over ninety villages and communities dotted throughout the city. Quiet beachside suburbs, bustling lakeside communities, key town centres and sleepy mountainside villages all combine to give the city a relaxed tone.

An easy 90 minute drive north of Sydney allows visitors to escape their chaotic city life for a peaceful, laidback retreat, where you can not help but relax and enjoy the natural surrounds.

Must See & Do

The Watagan Mountains, near Cooranbong, offer well maintained camping grounds, picnic spots, BBQ facilities, easy walks, hiking trails & scenic lookouts.

Did You Know?

Lake Macquarie is easily accessible by land, air and water. The city is located just 90 minutes drive from North Sydney along the F3 freeway. If you are catching the train, there are hourly services between Sydney and Wyee, Morisset, Fassifern and Cardiff. Newcastle airport also has daily services to and from the major cities in Australia. Coming to Lake Macquarie by water? Swansea Channel is the entry point into the lake.

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Lake Macquarie: 2281

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Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre is the place to go to book your Bed and Breakfasts, self contained apartments, hotels, motels, holiday parks & other holiday accommodations. Keep updated to take advantage of last minute rates & hot deals for weekend getaways or family holidays. Explore our comprehensive attractions & activities information guide for what to see & do in Lake Macquarie, from golf, galleries to beaches, scenic walks and all sorts of boating & water based activities. Discover all about the city of Lake Macquarie & download detailed maps so you're prepared for the best holiday ever.