Warners Bay, New South Wales

A delightful waterside location for a family group holiday, Warners Bay is on northeast part of gorgeous Lake Macquarie and only a couple of hours’ drive north of Sydney. Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake is good for water sports, including sailing, kayaking and fishing.

With a gorgeous foreshore, Warners Bay is great for cycling, rollerblading, walking and running. The Warners Bay Foreshore is an 8.9km provided road from Lions Park to your Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, with a sculpture playground, events and fine collections, including paintings by William Dobell, one of Australia’s biggest performers which existed and the worked by the lake at Dobell home.

The 380-metre-long lifted Red Bluff Boardwalk on southern end associated with the path winds throughout the tranquil waterway. Picnics in pretty parks across the foreshore are popular, too. You’ll in addition find a flavorsome variety of cafes. The spectacular views from the foreshore attract 1000s of runners each year the Lake Macquarie Running Festival, a half marathon, fun run and children scamper.