Visit Lake Macquarie

12/06/2025

Lake Macquarie’s love affair with outdoor art is nowhere better on display than with the Creative Lake Sculpture Trail, a five-kilometre trail linking larger-than-life artworks along the foreshore. 🎨 ✨ Discover more than 20 sculptures by local, national and international artists nestled around the lake on the shared track from Eleebana to the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang.

09/06/2025

Get ready for Float Your Boat, a dazzling boat parade on Lake Macquarie! ✨ 🚤

Join in on the family fun at one or all three live sites, which will include live music, roaming illuminated performances, entertainment, children's activities and food trucks.

Friday 20 – Toronto Foreshore, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 21 - Belmont Foreshore & Warners Bay Foreshore, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Following the event, cast your vote for the Newcastle Permanent’s People’s Choice Award for your chance to win a $100 VISA gift card.

View the full program 👉 lakemac.com.au/Float-Your-Boat

A special thanks to our sponsors Newcastle Permanent, Empire Marina Lake Macquarie, Belmont 16s Sailing Club, Wangi Workers, Lake Mac Holiday Parks, Lake Macquarie Houseboats, Lake Macquarie Cruises and Cardiff Motor Group

09/06/2025

Whale watching season is well and truly here ✨

One of the largest, most majestic mammals on earth, the annual humpback whale migration is one of the greatest wildlife displays on the planet. 🐳

Jump aboard CoastXP from now until November to catch an up close glimpse of these incredible animals!

It's a one-of-a-kind adventure experience you must add to your bucket list!

03/06/2025

Nothing beats a sunset over the lake 🧡

What's your favourite Lake Macquarie sunset location? 👇

02/06/2025

Sydney Weekender showcases one of Lake Macquarie's biggest events, held on June 20-21 🙌⛵️ Rug up and head down to the shores of Lake Macquarie and witness a rainbow of colours cruise past in the flotilla parade for an awe-inspiring display of lights, art, and illumination.

Float your Boat, is the festival that lights up Lake Macquarie and it’s returning for another year on the 20th and 21st June 2025. Rug up and head down to the shores of Lake Macquarie and witness a rainbow of colours cruise past in the flotilla parade for an awe-inspiring display of lights, art an...

29/05/2025

LAST CHANCE to get grab a bargin on your weekend getaway! 🔥

Lake Macquarie is the perfect destination for your winter getaway. Off-season means fewer crowds, quieter beaches and the best part – a whole heap of deals. Lots of tourism operators have hopped on board to offer a winter discount if you book before May 31.

Bookings can be made now for travel over the winter season, 1 June – 31 August. Start planning your perfect winter adventure in Lake Macquarie! Offer ends tonight, don't miss out 👇

Only 90 minutes from Sydney, Lake Macquarie is the perfect destination for your winter getaway. Off-season means fewer crowds, quieter beaches and the best part – a whole heap of deals. Lots of tourism operators have hopped on board to offer a winter discount if you book before May 31.Bookings can...

29/05/2025

Ready, set, GLOW. With the 2025 Float Your Boat festival just around the corner, we're excited to share the official flotilla map. Where will you view the parade of illuminated boats? ✨

Learn more at lakemac.com.au/Float-Your-Boat

Thanks to our sponsors Newcastle Permanent, Empire Marina Lake Macquarie, Belmont 16s Sailing Club, Wangi Workers, Lake Mac Holiday Parks, Lake Macquarie Houseboats and Cardiff Motor Group. Float Your Boat is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Lake Macquarie City Council

29/05/2025

The green hues of Naru Beach 💚

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27/05/2025

Lookout Festival is back in Lake Macquarie in 2026 with Grammy-nominated One Republic headlining the epic lineup 🤩

Announcement ⚡️ GRAMMY nominated US band OneRepublic headline Lookout Festival in February 2026 as part of The Sweet Escape Tour!
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They’ll be joined by Swedish pop superstar Zara Larsson, plus Aussie rock legends Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Joe, and the ever-infectious Sneaky Sound System.

🔐 ANZ Circle Presale: Wed 28 May @ 1pm
🎟 Lookout Presale: Thu 29 May @ 1pm
🎫 GP On Sale: Fri 30 May @ 2pm

ANZ Visa cardholders have exclusive access to pre-sale tickets from 1pm AEST Wednesday 28th May for 48 hours (or until allocation exhausted). Eligibility criteria, fees & charges and T&Cs apply

26/05/2025

Belmont bay from above ⛵ Isn't the lake just magical 💫
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24/05/2025

Winter deals are ending soon, don't miss out! 🔥

Fewer crowds, quieter beaches, and exclusive winter discounts—now’s the perfect time to book your winter getaway! Book before May 31 to save big on accommodation, tours, experiences and much more!

A few deals pictured below. Head to the website to view the full range of bargains.

Grab a deal now - https://bit.ly/4iU24ox

23/05/2025

It’s twice the size of Sydney Harbour, and home to stunning hikes and magical swimming spots ✨

Lake Macquarie is one of the Time Out Sydney team’s favourite daytrip destinations, and a very special spot for a weekend escape. Keen to explore? These are all the need-to-know details. 👇

It’s twice the size of Sydney Harbour, and home to stunning hikes and magical swimming spots