Tread lightly in lake Macquarie, with this Eco-friendly travel guide! Adventure CoastXP specialises in nature-based boat cruises and whale watching with experienced wildlife guides and vessel masters leading all experiences. The CoastXP team has an ingrained commitment to sustainability and the community and is an accredited quality and sustainable tourism business. CoastXP are a Take 3 for the Sea tourism partner and work together with MySequester; a small-scale carbon offset program that turns carbon credits collected from guests into tree-planting projects within school. Learn more about CoastXP’s sustainability initiatives here. Spend the evening on the water, discovering Lake Macquarie's sea life! Showtime Kayaking offers guests a unique, night-time kayaking experience in clear kayaks with LED lights below. The focus of the tours is on entertaining and educating guests about the marine life they see. They are an eco-certified tour operator, protecting the marine ecosystems they showcase. Let the power of wind take you on an eco-adventure! No Lake Macquarie adventure stay is complete without a sail. Soak in the views of the stunning Lake Macquarie coastline while you enjoy the magic of sailing with Sail Lake Macquarie at Trinity Point. If you're staying on the east side of Lake Macquarie, experience a unique sail with Silver Sun Sailing, you can even enjoy their intimate overnight stay on board in exclusivity.Events, markets & shopping Discover fun and sustainable events in Lake Macquarie throughout the year. Let’s Fish Lake Mac: Held on the shores of Lake Macquarie in November, Let’s Fish is a catch & release fishing competition, educating participants about local fish populations and encourages sustainable fishing practices. Living Smart: Held in September, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia's largest community sustainability events, with a mission to encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices Homegrown markets: Handmade, eco friendly market, celebrating all things homegrown. Held on 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at Speers Point Park. Made & Found markets: Market days that curate local-made & designed goodness with the best preloved/vintage wardrobes in the Hunter. Held every second Sunday of each month at Webb Park, Redhead. Love to shop until you drop? If the events & markets don’t line up with your trip, then head to our top op shops. From vintage fashion to quirky home decor, every item has its own story and adds character to your life. It’s an affordable way to discover unique treasures that you won’t find anywhere else. Op shopping isn’t just about finding great deals; it’s a powerful way to protect our planet! Check out the Lake Mac Op Shop Trail here.Support local creators an artists by grabbing at Shop MAC or check out locally distilled gin and wine, within 50kms.