Vibrant neighbourhoods

Published on 29 April 2024

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With 92 connected communities in Lake Mac, there’s no shortage of adventures, neighbourhoods and places to check out. Here, we take a look at some of the different areas in Lake Mac and the unique experiences on offer.

Beachy ‘burbs

Morning surfs and calm evening strolls are well within your reach if you live in Redhead, Caves Beach, Whitebridge, Catherine Hill Bay or Murrays Beach.

With over a dozen beaches in and around the region and four patrolled beaches finding the time to swim and soak up the sun is a breeze. Caves Beach can’t be overlooked, as it boasts a network of sea caves destined for exploring. While Catherine Hill Bay is a heritage-listed township, home to the oldest collection of buildings in the region, including the jetty and small mining cottages built between 1890 to 1920.

If you’re feeling energised, Fernleigh Track is close by. You can walk or cycle to a local cafe or park afterwards to enjoy the perfect weekend.

Lakeside living

If you’re longing for jet ski, sailing or boating adventures instead, suburbs like Warners Bay, Speers Point, Swansea, Valentine and Bonnells Bay have a lot to offer.

Become immersed in the “lake life” and hire kayaks or boats to visit sand islands like Naru or Pulbah Island. Alternatively, take a cruise to get a fresh perspective on the largest coastal lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Speers Point Park features some of the best facilities in the region, with playground equipment for all ages, as well as picnic spots and BBQ facilities. The new Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima, is just around the corner if you want to explore your creative side.

Desirable districts

Suburbs such as Charlestown, Glendale, Bennetts Green and Cameron Park offer enviable centralised living with tons of fun.

Head to Springloaded in Gateshead for gymnastics, trampolining and parkour for parties, classes or casual fun. Unreal VR, Holey Moley, or Strike Bowling in Charlestown are other great options for the whole family to enjoy.

Treetops Adventure Park is just 10 minutes from Cameron Park if you want to test your limits, with more than 90 aerial challenges, 20 ziplines and dedicated courses for kids.

Charlestown is also considered a local business hub, with countless housing, employment, retail, transport and recreation opportunities to explore.

Commuter convenience

Working or running a business in Sydney or the Central Coast isn’t a bad idea either, especially if you live in suburbs like Fassifern, Teralba, Wyee or Cardiff.

Simply pop on the M1 and you’ll be in the Central Coast or Sydney within an hour or two. Of course, you can always catch the train anywhere between Cardiff to Wyee if you prefer having some time to unwind before and after work. For days that you don’t need to head into the office, you can also check out Dashworks, a coworking facility in Charlestown.

Nature’s neighbourhoods

For those of you who enjoy living amongst nature, somewhere around Morisset, Toronto, Cooranbong or Dora Creek is the place to be.

Here, you’re on the doorstep of Watagans National Park, where you can hike, mountain bike, rock climb, kayak or 4WD amongst a beautiful rainforest. For a night you won’t forget, camp under the stars at the secluded Gap Creek Campground, which has a walking track to a waterfall.

Located less than 15 minutes away in Wangi Wangi, you’ll also uncover Out and About Adventures - a group of experienced and passionate individuals who offer everything from abseiling to kayaking, rock climbing and hiking all throughout the Lake Macquarie region.

So, the question now is… where should you start?

Let’s discover Lake Mac.

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