Lake Macquarie, New South Wales

Lake Macquarie, New South Wales: Our most recommended tours and activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Be impressed by the beautiful scenery of the foreshore as you cruise around the northern suburbs of Lake Macquarie. Indulge yourself in a freshly prepared BBQ lunch. Enjoy steak, sausages, seasonal salads and fresh Australian prawns from the galley servery. Your friendly crew will deliver dessert to your table. Help yourself to complimentary tea and coffee. Informative commentary of shore based attractions is provided during the cruise. Bring good company and be prepared to sit back, relax and enjoy your cruise. Your only choice to make, is whether to do it with or without a drink from the licensed bar!

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

Skydive at Newcastle’s closest beach for the ultimate adrenalin rush. Located just one hour North of Sydney this Skydive host views of Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest salt water lake. A spectacular drop zone with views of the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, The Lake region, and directly on top of amazing coastline with access to the beach, it provides a truly unique day trip experience. Drop from a height of up to 15,000 feet and freefall at over 200 km/hr for up to an insane 60 seconds. Float under canopy over Newcastle for 5 - 7 minutes soaking up spectacular beach and city views. Enjoy the skydiving experience of a lifetime and step outside your comfort zone. Push your boundaries with the friendly skydiving crew and create special memories.

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

Be taken to the hidden waters of Lake Macquarie during this wide-ranging loop. Departing Booragul, you’ll enjoy a Devonshire morning tea as you cruise the western Foreshore past Toronto and down to Pulbah Island Nature Reserve. Leave the populated suburbs in your wake and enjoy our infamous Barbeque lunch as you sight the distant bays and enjoy the scenery of the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere. Dessert is served as we return via the north eastern shoreline sighting sailing vessels, seabirds and aquatic life.

20 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

20 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

This Newcastle 20 minute scenic helicopter tour will take you on a discovery flight from Lake Macquarie Airport, coastal to the City of Newcastle! Fly from Blacksmiths to Nobby’s Beach while along the way taking in the stunning cliffs between Red Head around to Dudley and return via Charlestown & Lake Macquarie. You’ll get the best views of the City of Newcastle and the surrounding areas, peer deep into Newcastle Stadium and have the most amazing aerial experience of Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas!

30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

30 Minute Newcastle Helicopter Flight

This Newcastle 30 minute scenic helicopter tour will take you on a discovery flight from Lake Macquarie Airport, coastal to the City of Newcastle! Fly from Blacksmiths to Nobby’s Beach while along the way taking in the stunning cliffs between Red Head around to Mereweather and return via Warners Bay & Lake Macquarie. You’ll get the best views of the City of Newcastle and the surrounding areas, peer deep into Newcastle Stadium and have the most amazing aerial experience of Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas!

1 Hour Central Coast Helicopter Flight

1 Hour Central Coast Helicopter Flight

If you’re looking for an adventure with WOW factor, then this flight will certainly fill that need! The Central Coast has some of the most spectacular beaches in Australia and we’re going to show you each and every one of them from Gosford all the way back to Swansea and Caves Beach. Fly from Blacksmiths up the Coast, while along the way taking in the stunning views of Lake Macquarie and Central Coast. You’ll get the best views of the Central Coast and the surrounding areas, opportunity to peer into some of our local National Park, and have the most amazing aerial experience of Lake Macquarie and the surrounding areas!

30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

30 Minute Central Coast Helicopter Flight

This Central Coast 30 minute scenic helicopter tour will take you on a discovery flight from Lake Macquarie Airport. Fly from Blacksmiths up the Coast, while along the way taking in the stunning views of Lake Macquarie and Tuggerah Lakes. fly round to Norah Head Light House and return via Birdie Beach & Cathrine Hill Bay. You’ll get the best views of the Central Coast and the surrounding areas, opportunity to peer into Wallarah National Park and have the most amazing aerial experience of Lake Macquarie and the surrounding areas!

Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie

Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie

Experience the thrill of witnessing humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in their natural habitat on our Whale Discovery Tour. Departing from Chalmers Street Jetty, on the oceanside of Swansea Bridge, immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you cruise through Swansea Channel and explore the breathtaking Lake Mac coastline. Keep an eye out for majestic humpback whales, long-nosed fur seals, and common dolphins. Cruise in comfort aboard our eco-tourism vessel, designed to provide protection from the elements while offering wide views of wildlife.

Lake Macquarie: luxury small group yacht cruise

Lake Macquarie: luxury small group yacht cruise

Depart the Lake Macquarie Yacht club marina for an intimate, luxurious cruise around the lake. Your cruise will be hosted by our very experienced Skipper Scott, who grew up sailing on Lake Macquarie. The best expedition to showcase the Lake, its bays and islands, will be crafted around conditions on the day and the Skipper’s local knowledge. During the two-hour cruise you will enjoy drinks and canapes, and the company of our water wildlife friends. When you have a collection of amazing memories and photos the cruise will return to the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club marina and Carusoe's on the Lake restaurant for an amazing lunch or dinner.

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

The Lake Cruise & Nature Walk is an all-inclusive adventure boat tour and guided bushwalking experience (including lunch) around the largest permanent saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere, Lake Macquarie. Your guides will take you on a tour of some of the most picturesque bays, beaches and islands of Lake Mac, before alighting for a guided bushwalk through the Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. The nature walk is an easy 2-kilometre walk through the national park located along the Wangi Peninsula. The track has a plethora of flora and fauna including huge eucalypts trees, and many sea birds, including cormorants, white-faced herons, darters, and white-bellied sea eagles. The tour finishes with lunch overlooking the Pulbah Island Nature Reserve, before returning by boat, back to Speers Point.

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