June's Guidebook

June
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
68 locals recommend
Watagans National Park
Mount Faulk Road
68 locals recommend
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
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
7 locals recommend
Dora Creek
7 locals recommend
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 Track
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👍
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 👍
37 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First St
37 locals recommend
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 👍
21 locals recommend
Speers Point
21 locals recommend
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 👍
100 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Zoo
138 Lomas Ln
100 locals recommend
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 👍
Great place for all ages and fitness levels
115 locals recommend
TreeTops Central Coast
1 Red Hill Rd
115 locals recommend
Great 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 Track
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

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 👍
16 locals recommend
Vita
295 Watkins Rd
16 locals recommend
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 👍
22 locals recommend
Yummy Thai
81A Dora St
22 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
8 at Trinity
81 Trinity Point Dr
40 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
Warners Bay
41 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Punjabeez Indian Restaurant
3 Short St
25 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Pauly's Gourmet Kitchen's
69 Dora St
16 locals recommend
Panda at Morisset
10 locals recommend
Toronthai Toronto
18 Victory Parade
10 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Lake Macquarie Cruises
96 locals recommend
Catherine Hill Bay
96 locals recommend
47 locals recommend
Newcastle
47 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Wollombi
50 locals recommend
152 locals recommend
Caves Beach
152 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Glenrock Lagoon
22 locals recommend
Fernleigh Track Tunnel
42 City Rd
9 locals recommend
Munmorah State Recreation Area
9 locals recommend
Wetlands Environmental Education Centre
412 Sandgate Rd

Swimming

96 locals recommend
Catherine Hill Bay
96 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie
53 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Dudley Beach
15 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Bogey Hole
Shortland Esplanade
69 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
Nobbys Beach
Nobbys Rd
76 locals recommend

Art and Craft

39 locals recommend
Dobell House
47 Dobell Dr
39 locals recommend
Open 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 Street
Open 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
37 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First St
37 locals recommend

walking 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
15 locals recommend
Wangi Wangi
15 locals recommend
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 Rd
Great for cycling or walking https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/explore/things-to-do/walking-cycling/fernleigh-track
19 locals recommend
Warners Bay Foreshore
The Esplanade
19 locals recommend
Rathmines
Historic Hotel, great views of the lake, beautiful outdoor area, and bistro
10 locals recommend
Toronto Hotel
74 Victory Parade
10 locals recommend
Historic Hotel, great views of the lake, beautiful outdoor area, and bistro