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NEW SOUTH WALES

Lake Macquarie & Newcastle

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle offer a diverse range of outdoor attractions for visitors and locals alike. You’ve got a smorgasbord of incredible beaches to choose from. Nobbys Beach, Bar Beach, Redhead, and Merewether Beach are all gorgeous.

Glenrock State Conservation Area offers bushwalking, mountain biking, and horse riding, while Lake Macquarie is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and water sports. The area also features several walking tracks, including the Newcastle Memorial Walk and the Fernleigh Track, which offers a 15km path passing through parks and nature reserves.

You’ve also got the wild Watagan National Park inland and the spectacular Port Stephens region to the north.

Get out there!

 

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