June's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Martinsville is a picturesque valley at the foot of the Watagan Mountains in the Lake Macquarie district.
https://www.lakemac.com.au/Lets-Lake-Mac/Lake-Mac-A-guide-for-the-casual-hiker
https://lakemacquarie.partica.online/lakemacquarie/lake-macquarie-walking-trails-guide/flipbook/24/
Martinsville
Martinsville is a picturesque valley at the foot of the Watagan Mountains in the Lake Macquarie district.
https://www.lakemac.com.au/Lets-Lake-Mac/Lake-Mac-A-guide-for-the-casual-hiker
https://lakemacquarie.partica.online/lakemacquarie/lake-macquarie-walking-trails-guide/flipbook/24/
The Watagan National Park has many walking trails to explore
Popular sites to have a picnic, BBQ or walk are; Gap Creek Falls, Boarding House Dam, and The Pines
Always check latest road conditions with National Parks before driving into the Watagans
#visitlakemac
#walkingrivers
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Watagans National Park
Mount Faulk RoadThe Watagan National Park has many walking trails to explore
Popular sites to have a picnic, BBQ or walk are; Gap Creek Falls, Boarding House Dam, and The Pines
Always check latest road conditions with National Parks before driving into the Watagans
#visitlakemac
#walkingrivers
The small village of Cooranbong has an IGA grocery store and delicatessen with ready made meals prepared onsite, cafés, takeaway, bottle shop, pharmacy, medical centre, newsagent and The Elephant Shop (crystals, carvings, and other interesting items )
The Elephant Shop is usually closed on Saturdays in keeping with the Seventh Day Adventist culture in the community
Bistro Eden is at 79 Kings Rd, Cooranbong and is open for breakfast and lunch + coffee.
Open 8am - 2pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Cooranbong
The small village of Cooranbong has an IGA grocery store and delicatessen with ready made meals prepared onsite, cafés, takeaway, bottle shop, pharmacy, medical centre, newsagent and The Elephant Shop (crystals, carvings, and other interesting items )
The Elephant Shop is usually closed on Saturdays in keeping with the Seventh Day Adventist culture in the community
Bistro Eden is at 79 Kings Rd, Cooranbong and is open for breakfast and lunch + coffee.
Open 8am - 2pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Dora Creek is a beautiful waterway
Ideal for boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and stand-up paddle-boarding
Explore the tributaries and spot the natural wildlife
You can get fish and chips from the take away and sit on the jetty overlooking the creek while you eat
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Dora Creek
Dora Creek is a beautiful waterway
Ideal for boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and stand-up paddle-boarding
Explore the tributaries and spot the natural wildlife
You can get fish and chips from the take away and sit on the jetty overlooking the creek while you eat
Activities
A very picturesque spot for a walk and a BBQ
This is a historic place where the timber cutters had their camp and water supply.
I recommended👍
Boarding House Dam Picnic Area
Boarding House Dam TrackA very picturesque spot for a walk and a BBQ
This is a historic place where the timber cutters had their camp and water supply.
I recommended👍
A very pretty place to view the art, walk, picnic, take photos, have a meal at the ‘Sculpture Cafe’ and find out a little more about the area
Best time to go is for morning tea or lunch as the cafe closes @ 2:30pm
approx 35min drive from here.
I recommend 👍
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Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First StA very pretty place to view the art, walk, picnic, take photos, have a meal at the ‘Sculpture Cafe’ and find out a little more about the area
Best time to go is for morning tea or lunch as the cafe closes @ 2:30pm
approx 35min drive from here.
I recommend 👍
Speers Point
This is a small and friendly zoo with a lot of hands on opportunities
Definitely worth a visit
approx 45mins drive from here
I recommend 👍
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I-Hunter Valley Zoo
138 Lomas LnThis is a small and friendly zoo with a lot of hands on opportunities
Definitely worth a visit
approx 45mins drive from here
I recommend 👍
Great place for all ages and fitness levels
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TreeTops Central Coast
1 Red Hill RdGreat place for all ages and fitness levels
This is my favourite rock walk around the lake @ Wangi.
Grab some coffee & fresh pastries from Vita Patisserie before your walk, everything is freshly baked daily
There are many places where you can start and finish your walk, you will always find your way back if you follow the lake
There is a kiosk at Wangi Point Caravan Park where you can buy a drink or ice cream on the way
Wangi Point Circuit Walking Track
Wangi Point Circuit Walking TrackThis is my favourite rock walk around the lake @ Wangi.
Grab some coffee & fresh pastries from Vita Patisserie before your walk, everything is freshly baked daily
There are many places where you can start and finish your walk, you will always find your way back if you follow the lake
There is a kiosk at Wangi Point Caravan Park where you can buy a drink or ice cream on the way
Food scene
The best fresh baked pastries ever!!! 💕
Fresh baked sourdough toasties 😋
Great coffee
Closed Mon Tues
Open Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun open until sold out, so get there early
Beautiful spot for walking or cycling alongside the beautiful Lake Macquarie
approx 30min drive from Martinsville
Best place to see the lake
I recommend 👍
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Vita
295 Watkins RdThe best fresh baked pastries ever!!! 💕
Fresh baked sourdough toasties 😋
Great coffee
Closed Mon Tues
Open Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun open until sold out, so get there early
Beautiful spot for walking or cycling alongside the beautiful Lake Macquarie
approx 30min drive from Martinsville
Best place to see the lake
I recommend 👍
Yummy Thai
81A Dora St8 at Trinity
81 Trinity Point DrWarners Bay
Punjabeez Indian Restaurant
3 Short StPauly's Gourmet Kitchen's
69 Dora StPanda at Morisset
Toronthai Toronto
157 Victory ParadeSightseeing
Lake Macquarie Cruises
Catherine Hill Bay
Newcastle
Wollombi
Caves Beach
Glenrock Lagoon
Fernleigh Track Tunnel
42 City RdMunmorah State Recreation Area
Wetlands Environmental Education Centre
412 Sandgate RdSwimming
Catherine Hill Bay
Lake Macquarie
Dudley Beach
Bogey Hole
Shortland EsplanadeNobbys Beach
Nobbys RdArt and Craft
Dobell House
47 Dobell DrOpen from Wed to Sunday.
Beautiful, good quality, life-like flowers and potted plants. Artistically arranged for you by the friendly owner.
https://www.silkgardens.com.au/the-shop
Not far from the Museum of Art and Culture
https://mac.lakemac.com.au/Visit/Sculpture-Cafe
Silk Gardens
15 George StreetOpen from Wed to Sunday.
Beautiful, good quality, life-like flowers and potted plants. Artistically arranged for you by the friendly owner.
https://www.silkgardens.com.au/the-shop
Not far from the Museum of Art and Culture
https://mac.lakemac.com.au/Visit/Sculpture-Cafe
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First Stwalking or cycling
A lovely little town, surrounded by Lake Macquarie. The home of artist, the late William Dobell, sailing, fishing and boating culture, spectacular walking tracks.
Worth exploring
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Wangi Wangi
A lovely little town, surrounded by Lake Macquarie. The home of artist, the late William Dobell, sailing, fishing and boating culture, spectacular walking tracks.
Worth exploring
Great for cycling or walking
https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/explore/things-to-do/walking-cycling/fernleigh-track
Fernleigh Track Tunnel
42 City RdGreat for cycling or walking
https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/explore/things-to-do/walking-cycling/fernleigh-track
Warners Bay Foreshore
The EsplanadeRathmines
Historic Hotel, great views of the lake, beautiful outdoor area, and bistro
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Toronto Hotel
74 Victory ParadeHistoric Hotel, great views of the lake, beautiful outdoor area, and bistro