Just 90 minutes away from Sydney and 30 minutes away from Newcastle, you’ll enjoy the exciting City of Lake Macquarie. With so many breathtaking spots to visit and adventurous activities to do, you’ll never run out of things to explore in the famous tourist destination. Hearing the gentle lapping of waves on the shore is just enough for visitors and residences alike to ease up with that holiday vibe.
The city is home to the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere that’s twice as large as the Sydney Harbor. Lake Macquarie is under the Hunter region that comprises different coastal suburbs and towns like Caves Beach, Toronto, Charlestown, Belmont, and Morisset.
Aside from enjoying aquatic activities such as kayaking or boating, you’ll also enjoy abseiling, rock-climbing, skydiving, and scenic helicopter flights. After an adventurous tour to the area, you can also get fresh local produce from farmer’s markets such as those in Belmont, Charlestown, Swansea, and Glendale.
Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie (MAC)
Previously known as Lake Macquarie’s art gallery, the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) in Lake Macquarie is known for both its exhibits and community work and since has been working closely with the Aboriginal program. The said change prompted a new, dynamic, and popular regional facility.
The award-winning gallery is located at Booragul, New South Wales, Australia which can be reached through the lake foreshore cycleway or through taking public transport. Guests and visitors are greeted with leafy grounds where you stroll or take a bicycle to enjoy the extensive green surroundings with a sculpture park and mosaic pathways.
MAC mostly houses visual arts, craft, and design pieces as well as aboriginal projects of Yapang. Contemporary visual arts, craft, and design practice is the main focus of our exhibitions, and respectful Aboriginal projects under the banner of Yapang are a strong component of the program, and the name is a dedication for the Aboriginal program within MAC. Yapang, which is pronounced as yar pung, translates as a journey or pathway in Awabakal Among the unique pieces of the art gallery is the comprehensive collection by Janet Laurence and Judy Watson.
With engaging and inspirational art exhibits coupled with picturesque sceneries and exciting outdoor activities in Lake Macquarie, the museum is an excellent place for an overall educational and cultural experience.
Lake Macquarie Cruises
Lake Macquarie Cruises is one of the most memorable leisure activities to indulge in the Lake Macquarie Cruises. You can either book for private charter cruises or go with other groups to enjoy the cruises offered.
The typical route of these cruises such as the Loop the Lake Cruise starts with Booragal Public Wharf and enjoy sceneries in the eastern side of Lake Macquarie while relishing the Devonshire morning teas.
Once you turn to Pulbah Island Nature Reserve you’ll have a good view of the distant bays and the conservation areas located down the lake. If you get through a loop in the lake and you’ll find yourself enjoying hot cooked lunch overlooking the Wangi Bay, in no time at Wangi Workers Club.
Through boarding the M.V. Lady Mac, you’ll enjoy the voyage experience with a carrying capacity of 120 people, seat dining 70 where there are 46 available seating at main deck and 46 upper decks, 24 seating. Additional 85 seats are provided for the informal dining. Formally known as River Princes, Lady Mac cruiser had extensive equipment and machinery upgrades as well as interior upgrades.
While onboard, you’ll enjoy comfort with complete amenities such as modern interiors, restrooms, licensed bar, boom net, TV, and upper sundeck that can hold as much as 40 guests. Aside from these features, the proud crew of the cruise ship will welcome you warmly with their excellent customer care.