Attractions

Immediate region

On The Lake

Hire a dinghy, canoe or pedal cat at Warners Bay foreshore during the summer, or take a three hour cruise on beautiful Lake Macquarie. Take a walk along the many cycle tracks around the lake or fish from the jetty.

Shopping and Eateries

The area has many shopping centres to suit all tastes within a short drive. Warners Bay Plaza has a Coles Supermarket and 21 specialty shops. Locally at Warners Bay Foreshore there are many specialty shops, banks, post office, newsagent and varied restaurants and eateries. Morriset Mega Markets open every weekend and has varied retailers in a marker style and eateries. The Elephant Shop at Cooranbong specialising in rare gems and treasures. Charlestown Square a 5 minute drive away and is the regions largest shopping centre.

Summer Music in the Podium Warners Bay (10 minute walk / 2 minute drive)

Every Friday Night in the Summer months there is music in the Lake Macquarie Podium with amusement rides for the children.

6.00pm-9.00pm

Megamania

Macquarie Road, Warners Bay (3 minute drive)

Megamania is the place where any number of children can enjoy the ultimate play, while the parents can relax with a great coffee and delicious snacks.

Open from 10.00am-5.30pm

Lake Macquarie Cruises

(5 minute drive)

Departs from Belmont and Toronto Jetty's by arrangement, cruises most days, bookings essential

Superstrike, Ten Pin Bowling

Macquarie Road Warners Bay (3 minute drive)

The stadium is Olympic standard and can accommodate 600 spectators. Ice skating lessons and equipment hire are available.

Hunter Ice-Skating Stadium

Macquarie Road, Warners Bay (3 minute drive)

The Hunter Ice-Skating Stadium is open everyday in the summer holiday period, Friday and Saturday nights 'Disco' skating, enjoyable for all the family. Coffee club is also open for parents who want to relax instead of skate.

Blackbutt Reserve

Carnley Avenue, Kotara (five minute drive)

Blackbutt Reserve is until 6pm everyday, it is a natural environment consisting of peaceful picnic settings, barbeque areas, wide open spaces, bushwalking trails and a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems.

Wildlife exhibits are open from 9am-5pm

Outer region

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Raymond Terrace

(40 minute drive)

The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens has tranquil landscaped gardens displaying the beauty and diversity of Australian and introduced species, in a natural bushland setting. The gardens are open from 9am-4pm daily.

Seaplane Scenic Flights

Anchorage Marina, Corlette (60 minute drive)

The Seaplane Scenic Flights leave from Newcastle Harbour for 20 minute flights, a fantastic experience for all the family, a unique experience and the best way to see the Newcastle region.

Toboggan Hill Park

Salamander Way, Salamander Bay (60 minute drive)

The Toboggan Hill Park is open from 9.30am-6pm summer holidays, they have package deals for families and large groups. Features include toboggan rides, model plaster painting, tractor train ride, giant maze, mini golf, rock climbing, video games, radio controlled cars, table games and much much more..

Open 7 days a week from 9.30am-6.00pm (summer holidays)

Balloon Aloft

(60 minute drive)

Balloon Aloft is located in beautiful Hunter Valley, following the flight they celebrate with with champagne and fruit juices and each passenger receives a personalized flight certificate and souvenirs. Champagne and Breakfast flights available.