Warners Bay is a little slice of paradise on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Did you know Lake Macquarie is twice the size of Sydney Harbour and one of the largest saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere? Just 15 km from Newcastle and an hour and a half north of Sydney. When you arrive you […]

We never imagined the steep descent at the start would lead down to a rehabilitated pathway along Kilaben Creek. Starting on a fire trail, our expectations were low that this walk would get any better. We were very wrong about the Kilaben Bay walk. Weaving our way through the bushland the adventure just kept delivering […]

When your kid’s begin to gasp as you drive into the car park, you know it must be a good playground. Kilaben Bay Reserve Playground is a climbers haven that’s for sure, with a web of obstacle type nets to explore. My kids jumped out of the car and headed straight for the big swing. […]

Overlooking our beautiful Lake is Warners Bay playground. Recently upgraded in 2018 and beautifully landscaped with two separate areas for play. This playground remains a favourite for local families and seasonal visitors. With an abundance of convenient street parking and a car park located in John Street, just behind the park, makes it an easy […]

Wangi Point State Conservation Area is full of surprises. Its rocky platforms, countless coves & bays stretching south from Rathmines, provides a natural playground for the kids. Then the ‘seats of serenity’ perfectly positioned along the way, allows visitors to immerse themselves in their surroundings. We also loved the view of Pulbuh Island and walking […]

Our local Awabakal people called it Ky-yee-bah, meaning ‘place of games’. The Awabakal people would hold events here such as canoe races in large gatherings. Vast flocks of pelicans who inhabited Lake Macquarie gave Pelican its name. With a population of around 880, the Lake Macquarie suburb of Pelican now hosts a gorgeous family-friendly foreshore. […]

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 with experiencing a new perspective of Lake Mac. The Awabakal Reserve coastal bushland, stretches approximately 228 ha from Dudley through […]

There are so many awesome walking tracks in Lake Macquarie you can do with the kids. Here’s 5 we love to do and they’re all a little different. Enjoy!   Green Point, Lake Macquarie Green Point Reserve is nestled along the foreshore of Lake Macquarie between the suburbs of Belmont and Valentine. The site covers […]

Did you know about the Spring bird migration that happens every year at Pirrita Island Swansea? Traveling epic journey’s from the Arctic Circle, shorebirds arrive tired and hungry on the shoreline of Pirrita Island. Positioned right at the water’s edge on Pirrita Island Point is a bird-watching platform. It looks like it’s getting an upgrade […]