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10/09/2026

Spotted at Blacksmiths: everyone's favourite local, Sammy the seal 🦭

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09/09/2026

📍 WHERE TO WATCH — LAKE MACQUARIE - 17 & 18 OCT 26

The boats are coming to Lake Macquarie… and there are two prime land-based activation zones where you can get amongst the action! 🔥🏁

Whether you want to watch the teams up close or settle in for the racing, make sure you know where to be:

📍 Empire Marina / Marmong Point
Get close to the Powerboat Pits, meet the teams, hear the race commentary and soak up the atmosphere as the crews prepare for battle.

📍 Warners Bay Foreshore
The perfect spot for race day entertainment, with big-screen livestreaming, market & food stalls and plenty happening on the foreshore.

Two locations. One massive weekend of offshore racing. 🌊💨

Save the graphic, pick your viewing spot and bring the family — Lake Macquarie is going to be a big one!

🏁 Lake Macquarie Offshore Superboat Championships
📍 Empire Marina / Marmong Point + Warners Bay Foreshore

Where will you be watching from? 👇

PS 👉 Water based options coming soon. Stay tuned 👀
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07/09/2026

Lake Mac Action Festival returns 17 to 18 October, bringing high-speed excitement and family-friendly fun to Lake Macquarie. Experience the thrill of the Offshore Superboat Championships as racing action takes over the lake, alongside aerial displays from Matt Hall Racing and live site action at the Warners Bay!

On Sunday, Speers Point Park comes alive with the Lake Macquarie Show 'n Shine Cars, featuring an impressive display of vintage, classic, custom and muscle vehicles, plus motorcycles, food trucks, market stalls and more. With action on the water and entertainment on land, it's a weekend not to be missed.

Mark your calendar 🏁 🔥 View the program - https://bit.ly/4x8VdyO

07/09/2026

Lake Mac Action Festival returns 17 to 18 October, bringing high-speed excitement and family-friendly fun to Lake Macquarie. Experience the thrill of the Offshore Superboat Championships as racing action takes over the lake, alongside aerial displays from Matt Hall Racing and live site action at the Warners Bay!

On Sunday, Speers Point Park comes alive with the Lake Macquarie Show 'n Shine Cars, featuring an impressive display of vintage, classic, custom and muscle vehicles, plus motorcycles, food trucks, market stalls and more. With action on the water and entertainment on land, it's a weekend not to be missed.

Mark your calendar 🏁 🔥

06/09/2026

Want to experience Lake Macquarie like a local? Photographer David Diehm Photography has spent more than 10 years exploring and capturing the region's most beautiful places. His latest guide brings together 40 of the best things to do in Lake Macquarie, including well-known attractions, family-friendly favourites and hidden gems that showcase the best of the destination.

Check it out 👇

Discover 40 of the best things to do in Lake Macquarie, from beaches to bushwalks, swimming spots, family attractions and hidden gems.

03/09/2026

Father's Day is just around the corner and there's still time to treat Dad to something unforgettable!

From heart-pounding thrills to laid-back local gems, Lake Macquarie has experiences to suit every kind of dad:

✈️ Experience next-level adrenaline with 's aerobatic flight, performed by elite pilots reaching up to speeds of 370+km/h
🍻 Brewery Crawl in Morisset. Discover local favourites like
🧗 Abseil at Glenrock Conservation Area with .andaboutadventures
🛳️ Loop the lake on a cruise with
🛶Hire a boat or Kayak for a lake adventure with
🎣 Get on the lake for a charter with

🎁 Make this Father's Day one to remember - book now and give Dad the gift of adventure!

03/09/2026

POV: Spring is here and so is the gorgeous spring weather 🌞 It's the perfect time to get outdoors, enjoy the warmth and the lake. Grab a picnic and head on down to the foreshore ⛵

19/08/2026

Looking to deepen your understanding of Country and the stories that shape our region?

Mawambul's Cultural Education Program offers a unique opportunity to learn through experience, connection and place. Through a series of small-group sessions held across iconic locations including Mount Sugarloaf, Glenrock Lagoon and Swansea Heads, participants gain a richer understanding of culture, community and the living landscape around us.

Each session builds on the last, creating opportunities for meaningful reflection and learning over time.

🔗 View upcoming sessions via the Mawambul Design & Cultural Consultancy's website.

18/08/2026