It doesn’t matter what time of year it is in Lake Macquarie, there’s always a good excuse to get out and have a picnic or BBQ. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, spending time with friends and family or just because it’s a perfect day why not head outside for some al fresco dining? With so many amazing picnic spots in Lake Macquarie to choose from, have a look at our list and make sure you try these amazing places.
Arcadia Reserve Playground
Next to the lake is a small children’s playground, toilets and BBQ.
Balcolyn
On the west side of the lake at Shingle Splitters Point Park, overlooking the amazing view of the lake, is a children’s playground, BBQ’s, picnic tables and toilets.
Belmont
Located on the lake near to Belmont Pool are BBQ’s, picnic tables, showers and toilets. Sit here and enjoy views across the lake towards Coal Point. If you’re heading down in the warmer months, take your swimmers and go for a swim in Belmont Baths.
Belmont South
Situated on the lakefront at Belmont South Foreshore Park Playground, there are BBQ’s, picnic tables, toilets and a children’s playground. Watch all the yachts bobbing whilst you enjoy some chill out time.
Blackalls Park
Located on the lakefront in beautiful park land there is a children’s playground, BBQ’s, picnic tables and toilets.
Bolton Point
Head down to Bolton Point Playground where you’ll find shaded picnic tables and BBQ right next to the lake.
Croudace Bay Park
There are BBQ’s, picnic tables, shaded seating and toilets at this lovely park on the lake. Sit here and relax while you watch the boats sailing past. Croudace Bay Park offers so much including a playground and skate park!
Green Point Recreation Reserve
Head in from The Shores Way at Belmont and along a paved walkway to Sea Eagle Park. You’ll not only find amazing views across the lake to Swansea but also toilets, BBQ’s and sheltered picnic tables. Green Point Reserve is a must visit family outing.
Murrays Beach
Whilst Murrays Beach is on the lake this is a lovely place to spend a lazy afternoon. There’s a children’s playground, toilets, BBQ’s and picnic tables.
Myuna Bay
Located directly on the foreshore of Lake Macquarie there is a small children’s playground, BBQ’s, picnic tables and toilets. Myuna Bay picnic area is a must-visit.
Nord’s Wharf
At Baxter Park Playground, located on the lakefront is a children’s playground, picnic tables, BBQ and toilets. A beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the view.
Pelican
Next to the lake is a fully fenced children’s playground with BBQ, picnic tables and toilets.
Rathmines Recreation Area
You’ll find BBQ’s, picnic seating, toilets and a children’s playground at this peaceful park on the west side of the lake.
Speers Point Park
This is a beautiful, spacious park with a dedicated children’s playground, wide promenade, sheltered seating, BBQ’s and toilets.
Sunshine
Under the shade of the tree’s, relax and let the kids have a play whilst you use the picnic tables, BBQ and enjoy the view. There are also toilets located here. Find out why kids love Sunshine.
Swansea Heads
At Reid’s Reserve overlooking the Swansea channel is a small children’s playground. There are 2 BBQ’s, picnic tables and toilets. Just along from the park are the Swansea Heads tidal rock pools. Grab your swimmers and take the kids exploring.
Toronto
Toronto Bay Foreshore Playground is a beautiful park on the lakefront where you can enjoy a BBQ. There are toilets a short walk away and you are close to local restaurants, cafes and the jetty.
Toronto
On the lakefront at Toronto Lions Park Playground there are BBQ’s, shaded picnic tables and toilets.
Valentine
At Bennett Park on the shores of Lake Macquarie is a refurbished children’s playground, BBQ’s, picnic tables and toilets. A short walk along you can enter Green Point Reserve.
Wangi Wangi
Situated at Dobell Memorial Park Playground is a small children’s playground with picnic tables, BBQ’s and toilets.
Wangi Wangi
At Wangi Holiday Park Reserve Playground you’ll find a small children’s playground. There are BBQ’s, picnic tables and toilets.
