There’s nothing better than hand-made and these creative cards are the perfect indoor activity for the kids. Why not kick off the festive season with crafts? We’ve created some basic designs on Christmas cards for kids to make. Have a look through your craft draw, or box in our case, and see what you already […]
Santa has been cruising the shores of Lake Macquarie for as long as I can remember. As a child, this was one of my favourite memories of living in Lake Mac. Even as a teen and young adult, we spent many a Christmas Eve on the foreshore watching and waving to Santa. The Christmas spirit […]
The Christmas spirit for our Fire & Rescue teams around Lake Macquarie is alive and well. Spreading the Christmas cheer, the kids around Lake Mac can catch the trucks on their annual runs starting the week before Santa arrives. Belmont Santa is coming to town… Details to comeKeep up to date and grab the map […]
Bringing Christmas to Lake Mac one stop at a time! If Santa’s reindeer can’t pull the sleigh on Christmas Eve, he’d be hard-pressed to find a better option to travel than Newcastle’s Christmas Bus! Bringing Christmas cheer to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Grab your family and hop on board. Decorated inside and out with glittery […]
You’ll hear rhythm from the foreshore if you’re out and about on a Friday night in Warners Bay. It’s a place to relax, unwind from the working week and enjoy our local talent performing in the rotunda. It’s been a tradition for 25 years. Lake Macquarie locals can spread their picnic rug and enjoy an […]
Catch big, win BIG on Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake which is Lake Macquarie of course! It’s our very own competition, just for Lake Mac and there are great prizes on offer. You choose when to head out with your mates for a fish over the weekend. See if you can catch a bream, whiting, […]
Get ready for a busy weekend on the lake as the Fast and Loud Festival returns to Lake Macquarie from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October 2024! With action happening on and off the water, be prepared for exhilarating boat races, live musical performances, markets, car shows, roving performers, and kid’s entertainment. 2024 Offshore Superboat […]
This year’s Living Smart Festival promises to deliver a jam-packed schedule. It’s a family-friendly event with workshops, demonstrations, market stalls and presentations by some of Australia’s most prominent and innovative people in sustainability. Let’s think global, and act local. In 2024, the festival will be a one-day event held at Speers Point Park between 9 […]
Cool down this spring with a family outing to test your kid’s climbing, sliding and swimming skills. The Aquatic Challengers at Lake Mac Swim Centres are perfect for a family fun-filled day. Get wet, have fun and relax at one of the swim centres in our Lake Mac region. Take some lunch and enjoy a […]
It’s nearly time to head back down to the shoreline of Lake Mac for ‘Float Your Boat’ 2024. With a parade of brightly lit local vessels sailing on Lake Macquarie, this is a must see event for local families. We’re so excited to welcome back this event for 2024. Enjoy a colourful parade of illuminated […]