Enjoy a self-guided historical walking tour of the West Wallsend area. The map can be accessed online.
Download the walking trail map
To find out more about the history of the area, we recommend that you combine your living heritage experience with a visit to the Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari (Awabakal meaning “North Creek”). The museum presents the story of the region through enticing and immersive experiences, and objects portraying the life and times of this unique township forged by coal mining.
Take a journey of local discovery around Warners Bay. Using the digital map, you can explore the area’s fascinating past, see what Lake Macquarie was like 250 years ago, and learn about some of the characters whose names live on in the streets and places around us.
Explore the Rathmines RAAF Base, the main centre for training during WWII, and the largest flying boat base established in Australia. You can follow the signs from the West Lakes Music hall or use the digital map to explore the base.
Access the map here
These cultural trails have been created for you from local and visitor feedback. They bring together the very best of Lake Macquarie’s arts, heritage and cultural attractions.
Access the trails here