From rugged free camping spots in the bush to paid sites with excellent facilities, there’s a perfect spot for everyone. Here's your comprehensive guide to camping in Lake Macquarie.

As the year draws to a close, Lake Macquarie becomes a canvas for spectacular fireworks displays, ushering in the New Year with bursts of colour and light. If you are seeking the perfect vantage point to witness these awe-inspiring shows, look no further. We have curated a list of the most dazzling fireworks events in Lake Macquarie, promising a memorable and enchanting New Year's Eve. Let's explore the best places to welcome 2026 in style.

Lake Mac is getting in the festive spirit this year, with carols, Christmas markets and much more! Here is what’s on in the lead-up to Christmas this year.

With a sparkling lake, stunning (uncrowded) beaches and glowing golden sunsets, Lake Macquarie might just be the most perfect summer holiday destination in NSW. So grab your swimmers and pack the car, it's time to hit the highway!1. It's close to SydneyLake Macquarie is just a 90-minute drive north of Sydney, so makes for an easy weekend (or week-long) getaway. Short on time? You can even pop up just for the day.

Lake Macquarie is renowned for fishing, so why not cast your line in against the backdrop of stunning lakeside landscapes, catch big and win big at the annual Let's Fish Lake Mac 2025!

Home to one of the largest salt water lakes in Australia, with 174km of lakefront, as well as more than 32km of coastline, Lake Macquarie is a veritable mecca for fishers. Whether you’re a pro-angler or you’re just looking for some places to take the kids, here is our list of the best places to go fishing in Lake Mac.