Night life around the lake

Lake Macquarie is Awabakal Country. The Awabakal people cared for and nurtured this land for thousands of years. It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters. 

Get on your bike

Autumn is the perfect time of year to get out and explore Lake Macquarie with the family. Need some inspiration? Here are some fun (and free!) ideas to get you started. Skate, scoot and ride

From golden sand beaches, to the 174kms of lake shoreline to explore, Lake Macquarie, one of the largest saltwater lakes in the southern hemisphere, is an incredible aquatic playground filled with ways to experience adventure on and off the water. From kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and surfing to boating and fishing, you’ll find there are so many water activities to enjoy and so much to explore. 

Come and visit Australia’s biggest coastal saltwater lake! See a different side of Lake Macquarie in a different light while dining lakeside, sleeping on a private yacht and checking out marine life while night-time kayaking!