Category: New South Wales

One of the last Martello Towers to be build in the world after the design’s defensive capabilities had been proven by the English at Cap Mortella Corsica in 1794. The fort was built to defend Sydney against possible attack by Russian warships. Built from 8000 tonnes of sandstone quarried near Kurraba Point at Neutral Bay, the fort was named after Sir William Denison, the then Governor of New South Wales. Fort Dension was once little more than a rocky outcrop and was a prison island for Sydney’s worst prisoners from 1841 to 1857 and was often known as Pinchgut. The local Aborigines referred to the island as Mattewai or Mattenways before white settlement. The fort is used today as a tide gauge station. A number of tours of the island are available including: Fort Dension Heritage Tour Monday to Sunday – 11.30am to 3.15pm (set arrival and departure by ferry only) Saturday and Sunday – 2.30pm to 5.15pm Afternoon tours are available Monday to Friday at 2.30pm subject to demand Fort Brunch Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 11.40am You can eat at the cafe or take a picnic lunch.

Oakdale is both a fruit growing and coal mining town. The service station and general store between Oakdale and Belimbla Park features an unusual dome roof.

For many decades, Kurri Kurri was the heart of the coal Fields. The work of miners is notoriously insecure and for a long time the town reflected the transient nature of this occupation. The town has a revitalised shopping area and several new sub-divisions have been established, with many fine modern homes, contrasting but complimenting the simple charm of cottages in the earlier sections of the town. With the coming of the giant Alcan Smelter, rapidly expanding clothing industries, as well as other smaller Industries, Mines and Power Stations further afield, the citizens of Kurri Kurri can face the future with confidence. Kurri Kurri has several historical attractions, including churches, galleries and the Kurri Kurri Cemetery which includes mining monuments that honour those who were killed working in the mines.

Balmoral is located on the western side of Lake Macquarie, between Toronto and Wangi Wangi. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events.

Cardiff is located at the northern end of Lake Macquarie, and is a key town centre, offering a shopping and retailing precinct and a large business and light industry precinct. Cardiff is easily accessible by rail and road. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Estelville is located between West Wallsend and Edgeworth, in the city of Lake Macquarie. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Kotara South is located on the border between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, near the town of Charlestown. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Rathmines is located on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, near the towns of Toronto and Morisset. Once home to a WWII Catalina Seaplane Royal Australian Air Force base, Rathmines Park has an interpretative walk that guides visitors through the history of the Rathmines Base. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

West Wallsend is located in Lake Macquarie, and is a historic mining community, just off the Sydney-Newcastle F3 freeway. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Fern Bay is located approximately 15 kilometres north of Newcastle. From Fern bay, it is 5 mins drive to Newcastle Newcastle Airport and 30 mins to Port Stephens. It is also home to Newcastle Golf Club.