A stunning coastal viewpoint meets gorgeous native heath on the coast of Lake Macquarie. This is where you’ll find Awabakal Nature Reserve.

We’re spoilt for choice with family walks in Lake Macquarie. From the bush to the coastal tracks, there are plenty of options

Did you know about the Spring bird migration that happens every year at Pirrita Island Swansea? Travelling epic journeys from the Arctic

So many times during this adventure we stopped, closed our eyes, and listened to the wildlife. The birds stood out from the

Pack your kids in the car and head to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in Minmi. You’ll find walking trails, a maze,

It’s one of our all-time favourite walking tracks, and now the Fernleigh Track continues all the way through to Blacksmiths. It’s enjoyed

From the moment you begin this trail, you’ll see the work that has gone into the area’s regeneration, preservation, and conservation—a credit

Green Point connects the suburbs of Belmont and Valentine through Green Point Reserve.  From Belmont, you can walk along a flat path

If you think you’ve seen most of Lake Macquarie, then think again. There are so many hidden bays and gorgeous landscapes still

Wangi Point State Conservation Area is full of surprises. Its rocky platforms, countless coves & bays stretching south from Rathmines, provides a

Every time we venture somewhere new we learn so much, and Belmont Lagoon tells a story of many tales. From the history

Once joining the cities of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle by rail, the Fernleigh Track now offers both communities a back-to-nature journey. Come

Tucked away just past the sea caves at Caves Beach is a coastal walk which showcases the gorgeous cliffs and landscape of

In Lake Macquarie, we are completely spoilt living in and around our lake. However, Lake Mac has many more amazing places to

Running parallel to the beach and weaving its way through the coastal landscape is Owens Walk at Redhead. There is so much

When they built the first bridge in Swansea over Lake Mac back in 1881, it’s primary use was for transporting stone. From

Ever driven over Swansea Bridge and not even thought twice about what’s below? We decided to explore the stretch from the Swansea

As a child, and even into my teens, Blacksmiths Beach was a local haunt. Now as we visit with our young family,

Sitting around 160 metres above sea level, Munibung Hill connects the suburbs of Warners Bay, Speers Point, Boolaroo and Macquarie Hills. Even

When’s the last time you visited Mount Sugarloaf? Many of us visited as kids and have since viewed the summit from a

We never imagined the steep descent at the start would lead down to a rehabilitated pathway along Kilaben Creek. Starting on a