A stunning coastal viewpoint meets gorgeous native heath on the coast of Lake Macquarie. This is where you’ll find Awabakal Nature Reserve. On this adventure walk you’ll find plenty of surprises. I never get bored experiencing a new perspective of Lake Mac. The Awabakal Reserve coastal bushland stretches approximately 228 ha from Dudley to Redhead […]

We’re spoilt for choice with family walks in Lake Macquarie. From the bush to the coastal tracks, there are plenty of options to enjoy with your kids. Here are some of our favourites. All of them are different and cater for little kids, as well as big kids. Make sure you visit our Family Walks […]

Did you know about the Spring bird migration that happens every year at Pirrita Island Swansea? Travelling epic journeys from the Arctic Circle, shorebirds arrive tired and hungry on the shoreline of Pirrita Island. Sit and watch the birds gather in mass numbers. Birds fan out across the sandflats searching for food. This nature reserve […]

Belmont Baths For many years, Belmont Baths has been a popular local haunt nestled on the shores of Lake Mac. Families would put up an umbrella during summer in the 1970s and sit on the foreshore grass soaking in the atmosphere. Fast forward to today, local families still flock in numbers to this peaceful spot. […]

At the back of Catherine Hill Bay, past the new development, is an unpatrolled stretch of beach like nothing you’ve seen before. As a child, this pristine sandy coast was a favourite spot for our family. Before you hit the sand, you’ll have to pass through a multi-million dollar sterile estate. However, once you set […]

Tucked away at the back of Swansea Lakeside Caravan Park, is the gorgeous Osmond Reserve. You’ll enjoy a beautiful location to look out across Lake Macquarie, with picnic tables, and a path through the reserve. In summer this spot is very popular with locals, and a lovely area for the kids to swim with a […]

So many times during this adventure we stopped, closed our eyes, and listened to the wildlife. The birds stood out from the familiar cry of the black crow to the chattering sounds of our happy lorikeets. We have admired this spot from the water many times, but now it’s taken on a new perspective. The […]

Pack your kids in the car and head to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in Minmi. You’ll find walking trails, a maze, BBQ’s and picnic tables as well as Treetops Newcastle. With so many different activities your family can enjoy, all in one place, prepare for an adventurous day. Getting to Blue Gum Hills Regional […]

When I was a child, my dad used to take us down to explore the rock pools at Swansea Heads. It seems like yesterday when he volunteered for the Coast Guard to monitor traffic in and out of the channel. The coast guard sits perched on the bluff of Swansea heads but beneath the headland […]