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 sandy bottom.
Getting to Osmond Reserve
Make your way to Channel Street at Swansea and follow it right to the end. The street turns into Wallarah Street at the end. Stay on this street then turn right into Dobinson Drive. Here you’ll see the holiday park on your left. What you want to do now is turn left and drive around the back of the holiday park on a dirt road.
Parking is available, however, it’s busy in summer. You’ll find toilets at the Swansea Boat Ramp, should you need them. Enjoy the picnic tables or laze about on the grass with plenty of space to throw a picnic rug down. You can sit right at the water’s edge while kids play in the water.
Osmond Reserve
Discover a flat concrete path that runs through the reserve and connects to the local estate. This path will eventually continue along the foreshore down to the moored boats. However, for now, it’s about a 10-minute walk either way along this shared path. It’s perfect for walking the dog, and small bikes or scooters.
At the end of the reserve, you’ll see a wide-open grassed area and two bench seats. Both were donated by locals in remembrance of their loved ones. Details can be read on the plaques.
On New Years Eve, you can find locals sitting along the bank watching the fireworks across the lake at Wangi Wangi. It’s a lovely little spot to stop for lunch or morning tea. If you feel like exploring further, check out Pirrita Island on the other side of the car park. Explore the new Pirrita Boardwalk with breathtaking views across our lake. Another option is to grab the scooters and take the kids for a long ride along the Swansea Channel Walk.
Looking for more places to explore? Check out our section for getting Out & About in Lake Mac.
