Camping is a perfect excuse to get back to nature, forget about devices, and spend time with family and friends. Once the tents go up, beds are made, chairs unfolded, and you have a glass of wine in your hand, the holiday begins. Lake Macquarie camping grounds are a must for you to experience.
Lake Macquarie campsites are the perfect spot to spend a long, lazy weekend under canvas. Just 90 minutes north of Sydney, with a saltwater lake that’s more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour and an abundance of beaches, there’s so much to while away the days.
Why stay at Lake Macquarie camping grounds?
For the locals, sometimes the best holidays are just half an hour from your front door. If you need to go home and put your garbage bins out or pick up the bottle opener, no worries!
For visitors, Lake Macquarie offers a wealth of natural wonders for kids of all ages to explore. It’s the perfect holiday for relaxing with friends around a campfire and immersing yourself in that holiday vibe.
Four lakeside camping sites to choose from
There are four camping grounds by the lake. One is on the west side at Wangi Wangi, and the other three are on the east side at Swansea, Blacksmiths, and Belmont. All of these campsites offer the perfect opportunity for family camping, and if you prefer not to put up a tent, they also offer caravan sites and cabins.
Wangi Wangi camping
Wangi Wangi is located next to the lake on a native flora and fauna reserve. It offers a kids’ playground and winter campfires. With easy access to beautiful walking trails, it’s the perfect place to chill. Wangi is located on the western side of Lake Macquarie. Discover magic fishing spots, a famous local bakery, and everything is either a short walk or a boat ride away.
Relax in Swansea
Swansea’s holiday park is the biggest in the Hunter Region. Boasting 383 sites, this is a great place for families and friends to come together and have some fun. This campground is sure to be a winner with your kids.
Kids will love all the activities, including two large waterslides and a mega soaker tipping bucket as well as mini golf, basketball and tennis courts, a kids’ playground, and school holiday activities. You’ll find paths and ramps within the splash park catering to kids of all abilities.
Just a 20-minute walk into Swansea to cafes and shops makes this a perfect spot to set up your tent. Check out the awesome walk or ride along the Swansea channel.
Enjoy the ocean at Blacksmiths
Blacksmiths is just a 200-metre walk from the ocean. It offers a swimming pool, kids’ playground, school holiday activities, and the opportunity to take your pet on holiday with you. Close to local shops and restaurants, and just a courtesy bus ride from local clubs, this holiday accommodation at Lake Macquarie ticks a lot of boxes.
Blacksmiths is located next to the channel that feeds into the lake from the ocean. The break wall that separates the beach from the channel offers many great spots for rock fishing. A nearby boat ramp allows you access to the ocean or lake. Families can also enjoy a swim at the secret tidal pool known to the locals as Grannies Pool.
Get away from it all at Belmont
Belmont Holiday Park has a prime position on the lakefront and offers a swimming pool, kids’ recreation room, camp kitchen, and pet-friendly camping. Launch your boat at the nearby boat ramp or throw a line in off the shore and enjoy some fresh fish for lunch.
All camping grounds offer unpowered and powered sites or cabins. Even free Wi-Fi is available, so it all depends on what keeps your family happy.
With fantastic amenities, beautiful locations, the smell of the ocean, and the feel of the sun against your skin, Lake Macquarie is the go-to location for enjoying a relaxing getaway. Enjoy a walk around Belmont South Foreshore, and the kids will love the playground.
