Disability Friendly

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

This all-abilities playground is located at Speers Point on the northern tip of Lake Macquarie.

The fully fenced park features inclusive play equipment, a quiet zone, pathways, toilets, parking and an MLAK key changing place.

A cafe is located adjacent to the park along with plenty of lakeside picnic areas.

Thomas H Halton Park (Croudace Bay)

• Fenced
• Accessible equipment including all access carousel
• Sensory garden
• Water play area
• Accessible toilets

Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park Playground (Morisset)

Accessible playground with a variety swing that accommodates wheelchair users. All-access junior playground (2-5 years of age):

• Multi-play station
• Swing with pod and inclusive seat
• The rowing boat rocker
• All access spinner
• Interactive-play panels
• Interactive tubophone

All-access senior playground (6-12 years of age):

• Pyramid triple net
• Tornado basket swing
• Liberty swing
• Climbing equipment
• Double perch rocker

Warner Park (Warners Bay)

• Fenced
• Accessible play options including carousel
• Double swing
• Accessible toilets

Museum of Art and Culture

A haven for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers, the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) is nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Macquarie at Booragul. 

The museum showcases a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artworks, capturing the essence of the region’s vibrant artistic scene.

MAC features exhibitions, classes, a cafe, retail shop, sculpture park and mosaic pathways. 

Facilities:

• Accessible parking
• Ramp access for wheelchairs and prams
• Accessible toilets
• Open Tuesday to Sunday 9am – 3pm

Multi-Arts Pavilion

The Multi-Arts Pavilion at Speers Point is an exciting cultural space for digital art experiences, live music, alternative theatre, contemporary dance, festivals and creative workshops. 

Located on the edge of the lake, it also has an onsite cafe with beautiful views of the lake. The cafe also offers picnic packs to enjoy in the surrounding parklands, jetty and lake foreshore area. Accessible parking and amenities are nearby.

Swansea foreshore boardwalk

Enjoy stunning water views on an Accessible lakeside boardwalk on Pirrita Island at Swansea. 

The 230 metre long boardwalk winds through mangroves and boasts uninterrupted views across Lake Macquarie. 

Pirrita Island is a popular spot for locals and visitors during the summer months and is located adjacent to Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park.

Stay in one of the accessible cabins and explore the surrounding lakefront on the flat concrete path and boardwalk.  

Warners Bay foreshore

Warners Bay foreshore is a popular spot to enjoy the lakefront with flat pathways, picnic areas, cafes and shops.

Park at Eleebana and make your way around the edge of the lake on a flat pathway towards Warners Bay. 

Continue onto the 400 metre long Red Bluff boardwalk, an elevated walkway with stunning views of the lake. The 3 metre wide boardwalk offers several viewing platforms along the way. 

Finish at Warners Bay foreshore, a vibrant cafe strip where you can dine in at a number of cafes or grab some takeaway and enjoy on the waterfront.