The Lake is calm enough for fishing, boating or any variety of watersports. The Watagan Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for adventurous hikes, camps or horse rides. Lake Macquarie offers activities and interests for everyone of all ages. The region is the gateway to the Hunter Vineyards in the West, Newcastle in the North and Central Coast in the South.
Visitors are close within driving proximity to nature, history, culture and activities.
Dining along the Lake's foreshores are an experience, with an emphasis on its seafood cuisine. The Lake offers visitors the picturesque venue for many outdoor activities during the day such as picnicking, bike riding along its cycleways, cruising its waters, exploring its rural villages and handicrafts or clubbing and dining at night. Visitors can determine the pace they wish to enjoy the Lake. Lake Macquarie has all types of accommodation when staying there, whether you prefer fully serviced, resort style, self contained, camping or bed and breakfast, it's all available here. The magic of the Lake awaits you just a bit over ninety minutes drive north of Sydney.