Events
May 2019
Rathmines Catalina Festival
| When | 19 May |
| Where | Rathmines Park |
| Details | This great community event
showcases Rathmines and Lake Macquarie, with an awesome air show, featuring formation AEROBATIC display, seaplane rides, seaplanes on display, live music, great food and much more. Find out more |
Belmont Beers, Blues & BBQ
| When | 25 May |
| Where | Belmont South Foreshore |
| Details | More information to come |
Port to Port MTB
| When | 25 - 26 May |
| Where | Killingworth, Awaba and Glenrock |
| Details | Port to Port is a MTB stage race taking place over four days in New South Wales from Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May 2019.
Beginning at the stunning Audrey Wilkinson Winery, riders let loose across the spectacular Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Region in the best mountain bike holiday the east coast has to offer. Find out more |
June 2019
Float Your Boat
| When | 28-29 June |
| Where | Marmong Point Marina, Warners Bay Foreshore |
| Details | Float Your Boat is an open challenge for boat owners to dress up their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade held over two nights on our beautiful Lake Macquarie. |
September 2019
Feast for the Senses
| When | 27 September |
| Where | Speers Point Park |
| Details | The opportunity to enjoy a two-course dinner under the stars beside beautiful Lake Macquarie returns to Speers Point Park again in 2019. |
Living Smart Festival
| When | 28-29 September |
| Where | Speers Point Park |
| Details | Living Smart Festival is one of the largest environmentally focused community events in Australia, raising awareness of environmental issues, fostering a love of the outdoors and inspiring residents to live more sustainably. Find out more |
October 2019
Lake Mac Food & Wine Festival
| When | 19 October |
| Where | Speers Point Park |
| Details | The Lake Macquarie Food and Wine Festival will showcase the finest food, wine and beer suppliers and businesses from the Hunter Valley and NSW at your doorstep. The event will feature cooking demonstrations, a collection of fine wine, craft beer, food, music and entertainment for the whole family. Find our more |
Offshore Superboat Championships
| When | 19-20 October |
| Where | Marmong Point Marina |
| Details | Round four of the Offshore Superboat Championships will take place again on Lake Macquarie over two days in October. Find out more |
Fernleigh 15
| When | 20 October |
| Where | Fernleigh Track |
| Details | The annual Fernleigh 15 is the one opportunity for runners and walkers to complete the entire length of the Fernleigh Track without traffic or bicycles. Find out more |
December 2019
Lake Mac Carols
| When | 8 December |
| Where | Speers Point Park |
| Details | Lake Macquarie City Council is proud to present a spectacular evening of fireworks, entertainment, delicious food and award winning musical artists as we count down to Christmas at Lake Mac's biggest Carols event! |
Best places to dine out near Belmont Lakeside
If you are looking for somewhere to grab a bite to eat during your stay at Belmont Lakeside, look no further. Here are a few of our top picks of places to dine out in Belmont. From coffee and cake in a quirky setting to dinner with lake views, there are many places to choose from at Belmont.
Dobell House
Situated at Wangi Wangi on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie is the National Heritage listed Dobell House, the home and studio of the late Sir William Dobell, one of Australia’s most famous painters.
Best spots to snap a selfie
Lake Mac Holiday Parks are renowned for boating, fishing, swimming and water sports but their prime positions also make them ideal bases for budding photographers. Here’s a selection of some of our top spots for your next social media post.