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Terms and Conditions

  1. Lake Macquarie City Council (Arts, Culture and Tourism) is conducting an online survey (‘Visitor Survey’) about Lake Macquarie Visitor information. The Survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HV568PZ
  2. The Survey is open between Australian Eastern Standard Time Monday 20th November 2023 at 9:00am AEDT and closes on Monday 20th May 2024 at 9:00am AEST unless otherwise notified by the Promoter on the webpage (visitlakemac.com.au).
  1. Entry is open to New South Wales residents over the age of 16. Any entrant who is over 16 but under the age of 18 years must have their parent’s or guardian’s permission to enter the Survey. Employees of the Promoter and their immediate families are ineligible to enter.
  1. One entry is permitted per person.

  2. Upon completion of all of the required fields in the Survey, the entrant will automatically be entered in the draw using the details provided to win a prize.
  1. This is a game of chance and skill plays no part in determining the winners.

  2. Information on how to complete the Survey forms part of these Terms and Conditions.

  3. Any entry that does not comply with these Terms and Conditions is rendered invalid.

  4. At the time of completion of the Survey in accordance with all Terms and Conditions, the entry is deemed complete and the entrant is deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.

  5. Each entry becomes the property of the Promoter on submission. All details will be held in accordance with the relevant privacy legislation, and Lake Macquarie City Council’s Privacy Policy, which can be accessed by visiting www.lakemac.com.au or calling (02) 4921 0333.
  1. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of all entries and reserves the right to disqualify any individual entrant or group of entrants if, in its reasonable opinion, the entrant(s) have tampered with the entry or verification process, including but not limited to the utilisation of techniques to make multiple entries or the submission of an entry that is not otherwise in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
  1. In the event that the Promoter reasonably believes that an entrant has tampered with the entry or verification process, in addition to declaring any or all entries made by that entrant invalid, the Promoter may in its complete discretion preclude that entrant from participation in any or all future promotions of the Promoter.

  2. If for any reason this Survey is not capable of running as planned, whether caused by infection by computer virus, mobile phone failure, line drop out, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or integrity of the Survey, the Promoter reserves the  right in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Survey. The Promoter may in its sole discretion disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process in this way.

  3. The Promoter is not responsible for receipt of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information caused by an entrant or occurring during transmission. The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone, telephone or computer network, or lines, servers, or telephone or internet providers, traffic congestion on any phone or computer network, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to entrants or any other person’s handset or computer related to or resulting from participation or sending or receiving of any communication or of any materials in this Survey.
  1. The prize is a valued at $928 recommended retail price (“RRP”). The total prize pool is

valued at $928 RRP.

The prize pool consists of

  • Out and about adventure experience for 2   – Full Day adventure 
  • Kite and Sup Stand up paddle boarding private class for 2 
  • TINTA Belmont gift card $150 
  • Holiday park stay for 2 nights 

Each prize item has it's own terms and conditions.

  1. A random electronic draw will be conducted to determine the winners at 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW, 2284 on Monday 20th May 2024 at 9:30am AEST.
  1. The winner will be notified by a phone call or via an email with the details they supplied with their entry on by Friday 24th May 2024 . The winner will have one month from notification to claim their prize.

  2. The prize is not transferable and cannot be taken as or redeemed for cash.

  3. The prize value is correct at time of publication but no responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of any prize.

  4. In the event that any prize item is unavailable despite the Promoter’s reasonable endeavours to procure such item, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any directions from the relevant regulatory authority or to any legal compliance requirements.
  5. The Promoter retains the absolute discretion to require a winner to provide proof of age, residential address and identity in a form determined by the Promoter before awarding the prize. If the winner is over the age of 16 but under the age of 18, the prize will be awarded to their parent/guardian.
  1. Each entrant and the winner agree that all right, title, interest and risk in the prize vests in the winner upon its collection. Upon collection, the Promoter is not responsible if a prize is lost, stolen, destroyed, or used without the winner’s permission. The winner also agrees that the Promoter is not responsible for the provision of or availability of accessories or other items required to use the goods or services the subject of the prize.
  1. Each prize winner should look to the retail supplier or manufacturer of that prize product or service for all warranties and other support. However, these Terms and Conditions do not exclude or limit the application of any statutory provision (including a provision of the Competition  and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) where to do so would contravene that legislation or cause any  part of these Terms and Conditions to be void.
  1. If the initial winner does not claim their prize within one month of being notified to claim their prize, the Promoter may conduct an unclaimed prize draw at 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW, 2284 on Friday 5th July 2024 to distribute an unclaimed prize by that date. The first valid entry drawn will win the unclaimed prize and so on until all unclaimed prizes have been awarded. The winner will be notified by telephone or email within two business days of the draw.
  1. Entrants and prize winners consent to their name and suburb being published by the Promoter or the media. If requested, entrants and prize winners must also consent to a short interview with Council and the media where their interview responses may be used in media or promotional material at the Promoter’s absolute discretion.

  2. The Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is or may be suffered, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss, or for personal injury suffered or sustained during the course of accepting or using the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
  1. The Promoter’s decision in relation to the interpretation and enforcement of the Terms and Conditions and the awarding of the prize is final.
  1. The Promoter is Lake Macquarie City Council (ABN 81 065 027 868) of 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW, 2284. The Promoter’s contact person is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You’ll find there are plenty of Lake Macquarie attractions that are accessible for visitors with limited mobility. Whether you are capable of assisted walking or use a wheelchair, here’s how to make the most of your holiday on the lake.

Take a dip in the water

Lake Macquarie is home to more than 30 kilometres of coastline boasting a string of spectacular surf beaches. Some of the main swimming beaches – Redhead Beach, Caves Beach and Blacksmiths Beach – are wheelchair-friendly, with accessible parking, toilets and change rooms.

During the beach patrol season, ask a member of the Redhead Beach Surf Life Saving Club if you can use the club’s beach wheelchair, and head out onto the sand via the wheelchair ramp in front of the clubhouse. At Blacksmiths Beach, the Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club can also provide a beach wheelchair, as can the surf life saving club at Caves Beach.

Enjoy easy access to Grannies Pool, a shallow inlet on the Swansea Channel breakwater near Blacksmiths Beach, via level pathways and beach matting from a nearby car park. Or ease into the calm waters of the lake at Belmont Baths in Belmont, where there’s a wide ramp into the netted swimming enclosure and a complimentary amphibious wheelchair stored in a MLAK locker.

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Follow trails and play around the lake

Many of the scenic paths winding around the lake foreshore are sealed and mostly flat or gently sloping, making a lakefront stroll enjoyable for everyone. Grab a bite to eat at the dining strip facing the water at Warners Bay before exploring the Warners Bay Foreshore, or check out the accessible pathways along the pretty Toronto Foreshore Reserve at Toronto. Both of these foreshore reserves have MLAK toilets and accessible parking.

Follow Warners Bay Foreshore to the all-abilities Lake Macquarie Variety Playground in Speers Point Park, which features a quiet zone for kids with sensory sensitivities as well as a Liberty swing and a Changing Places bathroom. Other all-abilities parks around the lake include Thomas H Halton Park Playground at Eleebana and the Bernie Goodwin Oval Playground in Morriset.

Looking to beat the heat on a summer’s day? Wheelchair users can join in the fun at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium at Warners Bay, as long as a responsible person helps with steering on the ice.

Try your hand at sailing across Lake Macquarie on a stabilised boat with volunteers from the non-profit organisation Sailability, which operates out of Belmont 16s in Belmont and T in Toronto – contact Sailability for more information.

Keep an eye out for wallabies and goannas as you tackle the adaptive mountain biking trail at Awaba Mountain Bike Park, a world-class network of trails through Awaba State Forest, on the edge of Watagans National Park near Morriset.

Immerse in art the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima in Speers Point Park and the Museum of Arts and Culture yapang, across the water at Booragul – both venues have wheelchair ramps, and sections of the Museum of Arts and Culture yapang’s lakefront Sculpture Park can be navigated on concrete pathways.

Stay in thoughtfully designed accommodation

Rest up and recharge after a busy day on the lake at one of the council-run accessible holiday parks. Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park at Belmont, Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park at Swansea and Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park at Blacksmiths all offer villas designed with wheelchair users in mind, with features ranging from ramps and lowered or adjustable benchtops to wide internal spaces for moving around with ease.
Sails Holiday Park now offers Safari tents. The inclusive safari tents has ramp access designed with mobility restrictions in mind. Go to the Accessibility tab on each holiday park’s website to see the full set of features and to book your stay.

Bringing a gathering to the lake? Catalina Lakefront Retreat at Rathmines, on the western side of the lake, offers accessible accommodation for community groups and meetings. Or surround yourself with nature at Yara Balba Stables, a horse-riding centre near Morisset that offers accessible farmstay accommodation for up to six guests.

Sun, surf, and sand all come in abundance in Lake Macquarie, with 32km of coastline begging for barefoot adventure. 

Whether your perfect day out at the beach involves walks through the sand dunes, exploring hidden sea caves which magically appear at low tide, or secret bays only accessible on foot.

Beaches range from uncrowded surf breaks to softer, more welcoming waves for little beachgoers. Explore your options to see what's on offer!

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Are you considering Lake Macquarie City as a location for your project?  With 174 kilometres of lake foreshore, 32 kilometres of stunning coastline and a vast bush hinterland, you're sure to find a suitable location to suit your needs.

To commence the Film License Approval process, please complete the below form. Once submitted, a Council staff member will be in touch to progress your application further.

Complete the form here

 

 

 

Lake Macquarie boasts some of the most picturesque scenery in New South Wales. What better a way to view our unique natural environment and access the City's facilities than by cycling, something the whole family can do.

Whether you're a local looking to find a new way to reach your regular destinations or a visitor wanting to see the best the city has to offer, these trails will offer you a refreshing way to enjoy the outdoors.

Learn more about the shared pathways and cycling with this guide.

#1 Catherine Hill Bay
A historic mining village and picturesque beach, great for swimming, surfing and snorkeling.
#2 Wallarah National Park
A superb pocket of coastal bushland, hike to scenic lookouts and admire stunning ocean views.
#3 Murrays Beach
Soak up the natural ambiance of this eco-friendly community at the local cafe, or simply relax down by the Lake
#4 Caves Beach
Explore the sea caves and rock pools on a low tide at this popular family beach.
#5 Blacksmiths Beach
Top swimming beach for families protected by a breakwall that offers excellent fishing in Swansea Channel.
#6 Pelican Foreshore Reserve
One of the area's most beloved picnic spots, features shady grassed expanses, BBQ's, a playground and jetty for fishing.
#7 Fernleigh Track
Cycle or walk this restored heritage railway corridor and take in numerous different landscapes along the way.
#8 Belmont Bay Foreshore
The place to watch the sunset. Have a meal and a drink at one fo the waterfront sailing clubs or picnic in the park.
#9 Green Point Foreshore Reserve
Beautiful bushland reserve. Enjoy extensive lake views from the easy walking trails.
#10 Redhead Beach
Known for its photogenic red rocky headland and iconic shark tower. Redhead Beach is great for families and surfing.
#11 Charlestown Square
The largest shopping centre in the Hunter Region, complete with plenty of dining and entertainment options.
#12 Warners Bay
A lively lakeside town with boutique shopping, a huge range of eateries and foreshore area popular for picnics and post-meal strolls. Don't miss the nearby Redbluff Boardwalk, an elevated path built out over the lake.
#13 Speers Point Park
The city's flagship park, boasting the 'Best Play Space in Australia', the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground.
#14 Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
Set on extensive leafy grounds, browse the gallery's impressive collection of travelling and static exhibitions.
#15 Toronto Foreshore
Dine out with the lake as a backdrop, admire the boats at the local marina or jump onboard a cruise from the Toronto jetty.
#16 Rathmines Park
Formerly home to the largest seaplane base in the southern hemisphere during WWII, nowadays a serene spot to relax.
#17 Wangi Wangi
A peaceful lakeside village home to Dobell House, the former residence and studio of renowned Australian artist Sir William Dobell.
#18 Watagan Mountains National Park
One of the best natural escapes in Lake Macquarie. Walking trails, picnic areas, lookouts, campgrounds and more.
#19 Dora Creek
Tranquil waterway perfect for kayaking, or have a picnic and feed the ducks from the riverbanks.
#20 Pulbah Island
Hire a boat, pack some lunch and make a day of exploring the Lake's largest island.

Catherine Hill Bay Wallarah National Park Murrays Beach Caves Beach Blacksmiths Beach Pelican Foreshore Reserve Fernleigh Track Belmont Bay Foreshore Green Point Foreshore Reserve Redhead Beach Charlestown Square Warners Bay Speers Point Park Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery Toronto Foreshore Rathmines Park Wangi Wangi Watagan Mountains National Park Dora Creek Pulbah Island