Spend a day in Lake Macquarie

Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie

just another afternoon in Lake Macquarie

If you’re looking for something to do outside the hustle and bustle of the city, the beautiful shores of Lake Macquarie is an idyllic start.

Lake Macquarie is one of the largest saltwater lakes in the the Southern Hemisphere and can feel as an escape from the daily grind, even if for a day.  The selection of venues below are all situated around the harmonious landscapes of Lake Macquarie.

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Hughzies Lakeside Brasserie

4/157 Brighton Avenue Toronto, NSW 2283 Visit Hughzies Lakeside Brasserie 02 4959 7556

As we all traditionally start the day with breakfast, that is where we shall begin. Hughzies is located in Toronto, directly across from the waterfront and serves up an exceptional breakfast. If you would like a Hughzies experience, why not try the Hughzies Eggs Benedict with a Twist accompanied with a great coffee and friendly service. Be sure to call ahead to secure a table.

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Dobell House

47 Dobell Drive Wangi Wangi, Nsw 2267 Visit Dobell House 02 4975 4115

While in the area, take the scenic route to beautiful Wangi Wangi and visit Dobell House. Dobell House was home to artist Sir William Dobell and is now open as a museum to the public. Dobell House is open on weekends and public holidays only.

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3

Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and Awaba House

First Street Booragul, NSW 2284 Visit Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and Awaba House 02 4965 8733

With the beauty of Dobell’s work still on the brain, head over to the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, nestled on the coast of Booragual. The gallery is set on beautiful grounds looking out on Speers Point and Warners Bay and is host to many local and international talents. An added bonus, entry is free! While you are there, you may like to make a pitt stop at Awaba House to recharge your senses with a coffee and cake. Awaba House is a cafe by day, a restaurant by night and a could be location to your next big function.

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4

Eleebana Boardwalk

Opposite Cherry Road and Macquarie Drive Eleebana, NSW 2282 Visit Eleebana Boardwalk

Take a step, American style on the Eleebana boardwalk, in the area locally known as “Red Bluff”. The boardwalk was officially launched in April 2010 and is the first boardwalk erected over Lake Macquarie’s lake. As you walk along the boardwalk, whether it be at sunrise or sunset, this sacred retreat from the big city life will surely relax the senses.

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5

Brown Sugar

Cnr Esplanade & King St Warners Bay, NSW 2282 Visit Brown Sugar 02 4947 1144

If you are looking for a fancy affair to commemorate yourself, Brown Sugar will certainly delight. Serving up a decadent menu with a vast array of options, your taste buds will be in for a treat. If you are a seafood lover, your desires won’t be left un-touched with an excellent selection of oysters and prawns to get you started. With gorgeous views of Warners Bay, Brown Sugar will meet your every expectation.

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6

Sunday Sessions at the Caves Beachside Hotel

7 Mawson Close Caves Beach, NSW 2281 Visit Sunday Sessions at the Caves Beachside Hotel 02 4980 9999

As the name implies, the Caves Beachside Hotel is situated on the golden sands of Caves Beach. For a great night out, organise a group of 16 to 20 friends for a pick-up location anywhere between Newcastle and Lake Munmorah and Caves Beachside Hotel will do the rest. The beauty of this arrangement is no-one misses out on all the elements of the festivities so get set for a night out to remember!

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A Communication student at the University of Newcastle, Kathleen has a true passion for Public Relations and Marketing, a passion that has cultivated over the years and turned into an obsession. Kathleen thinks of herself as a dream chaser, stopping at nothing to achieve her goals. She loves to travel and spent a year living and working in Brighton, England. Her most random job includes working on a cotton farm!

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