5 Family Friendly Things to Do on Lake Macquarie
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Whether you're a Lake Macquarie local, or you're just visiting the area, Lake Macquarie has plenty of family friendly fun for you and your little ones to experience. The lake is Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake. Here, we've got more than 30 kilometres of gorgeous coastline that is dotted with beautiful white sand beaches. If you have a boat, bring her into the lake and spend a day out on the water, or enjoy a picnic at any of the beautiful beaches that Lake Macquarie has to offer.
If you're looking for something more active and energetic than a day on the water, or a picnic on the beach, however, Lake Macquarie has so much more for you and your family to experience.
Things To Do On Lake Macquarie For the Whole Family
Pelican Foreshore Reserve
Pelican Foreshore Reserve is the perfect place to spend an afternoon with the family. The area boasts a fully-fenced playground and has picnic tables for you and your family to sit and enjoy lunch. There are plenty of public barbecues available for use and, if you don't have a boat to bring you to Pelican Foreshore Reserve, there is plenty of public parking.
Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk
The Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk is the perfect setting for a family hike. The hour-long hike covers almost 3.5 kilometres (return), and has a only a slight elevation of 10 metres. This moderate-difficulty walking track surrounds the outside of Belmont Lagoon so you and your family can enjoy picturesque water views as you hike together.
Fernleigh Track
The Fernleigh Track is the perfect place to enjoy a lovely bike ride with your family. The trail starts in Belmont and takes you on a 15 kilometre journey through some of Australia's most beautiful wilderness. As you peddle along, your whole family will be treated to views of native Australian flora and fauna. The trail takes you through Glenrock State Conservation Area, Awabakal Nature Reserve and the Belmont Wetlands State Park. The Fernleigh Track offers a fun activity for the entire family and is a fantastic way to see a lot of the natural beauty that makes Lake Macquarie such an attractive place to visit and live.
Dora Creek
If you and your family are looking for even more adventurous ways to enjoy Lake Macquarie and the surround areas, we recommend paddling around Dora Creek. The creek's flat waters are the perfect place for youngsters to learn to paddle their kayak or canoe. If you're travelling with really young children, Dora Creek is flat enough to pack toddlers into the centre of a canoe and head out for a canoe adventure.
Salty Dog Bistro at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Located in St. Aubin, at the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Salty Dog Bistro is the perfect place for you and your whole family to enjoy a delicious meal. Offering gorgeous views, overlooking the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club. The Salty Dog Bistro has a range of Australian cuisine and delectable seafood for you to enjoy. It's open for dinner daily and is open for lunch from Friday to Sunday at 12:30PM.
Boat Detailing On Lake Macquarie
If you and your family have come to Lake Macquarie by boat, why not bring her into TR Marine Services for a little maintenance and TLC. We'll take good care of her while you and your family head out on countless adventures in the pristine wilderness that surround the lake. We offer a number of services to keep your boat running beautifully and looking as gorgeous as the day you purchased her.
For more information about the services we offer here at TR Marine Services, or to book your boat in for a day of pampering, contact us here.