Lake Macquarie

Whether it's taking time out for a kayaking or a water skiing weekend or simply soaking up the views from a comfortable houseboat, Lake Macquarie in NSW has much to offer.

Lake Macquarie is situated between Central Coast and Newcastle. With 24km of salt water to water-ski, fish, swim or kayak through and 174km of beaches to explore, you'll be wondering why you haven't had a Lake Macquarie weekend escape before.

There is a range of accommodation options to choose from. There are hotels and cottages which overlook the water, while still being close to clubs and shops. For something a bit different, you can hire a luxury houseboat to travel through Lake Macquarie taking in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Watagan Mountains.

Lake Macquarie City Council is the town's own independent local government and can be contacted for information on tourism, the environment and for maps of Lake Macquarie.