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Local government area in New South Wales, Australia
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Lake Macquarie is a satellite city of Newcastle with the largest permanent saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a contemporary coastal city and natural adventure playground.
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A museum displaying artifacts and cultural items from the Pacific Islands that have been collected by Seventh-day Adventist Missionaries since the late 1800s. Run by the Seventh Day Adventist Heritage Centre.
This 15-km (8-mi) asphalt/concrete path starts in Belmont and connects Newcastle (Adamstown) to eastern Lake Macquarie. An ideallic shared riding/walking path with wonderful bush scenery.
Features a bowling alley, karaoke rooms, laser tag arena, and cocktail bar.
There is fishing on the beaches and throughout Lake Macquarie. A popular spot for kingfish is under the Swansea bridge over the Swansea channel.
A 2-hectare playground in Speers Point Park, the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground has a maze, a wheelchair-accessible play boat, climbing structures, swings, a bike circuit, and a "quiet zone" retreat. It was awarded "Best Play Space in Australia" in 2011.
Lunch or dinner pretty much on the lake. Also a HQ for the Belmont sailing club.
À la carte seafood and ocean views.
Tinta
Attached to the Squids Ink Hotel, wonderful sunset view from the balcony overviewing the lake live entertainment on weekends from 2:30-5:30PM.
Has views of the lake.
Amenities include free parking, microwave, coffee maker and free wifi.
It has a pool, spa, sauna, restaurant and 28 rooms.
Ocean views from every suite. King size beds. Free beverage package and light breakfast.
Expansive complex of over 240 stores, including department stores & supermarkets, plus a cinema.
By train
Lake Macquarie is not directly connected to the main train line running parallel to it on the other side of the actual Lake itself.
By bus
Information on buses for the Lake Macquarie area are available from the Lake Macquarie City Council website.
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Williamtown · International · NTL
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