About the Region

Lake Macquarie is home to the largest coastal saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere, 30 kilometres of pristine coastline and some of the most beautiful forests in New South Wales.

Located just 90-minutes north of Sydney and a short drive to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Wine Region, Lake Macquarie is the perfect coastal getaway. 

Enjoy a day of fishing on a lake twice the size of Sydney Harbour, explore the sea caves at Caves Beach on a low tide or take a self-guided tour of the historic mining town of Catherine Hill Bay. 

Bushwalk to spectacular waterfalls in the Watagans National Park or stroll along the foreshore and grab a bite to eat at the lakeside town of Warners Bay; there really is no shortage of things to see and do in Lake Macquarie.

Incredible coastline

Beautiful beaches adorn the coastline of Lake Macquarie. Enjoy four patrolled beaches perfect for swimming and surfing, or take in spectacular views along one of our coastal walks.

Aquatic playground

There is room for everyone to enjoy the water activities either on the lake or along the 30km of unspoilt coastline. Hire a boat or kayak and visit the many sand islands dotted throughout the Lake. For more extreme action bring along your jet skis or wakeboard.

A foodie’s paradise

From a casual breakfast to a romantic waterfront dinner, Lake Macquarie is home to more than 100 restaurants and cafes. Freshly caught seafood and famous Hunter wines are just some of the stars of the local menus.