Sandra’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is an easy walk down to the dog park and the water.
Pendlebury Park is adjacent to the dog park. There you will find public amenities. There is a barbecue (free) and some tables and chairs near the boat ramp.
Many birds can be seen around the lake.
Boats come and go from this area.
There is a children's playground adjacent to the barbecue area.
Bonnells Bay Dog Exercise Area
This is an easy walk down to the dog park and the water.
Pendlebury Park is adjacent to the dog park. There you will find public amenities. There is a barbecue (free) and some tables and chairs near the boat ramp.
Many birds can be seen around the lake.
Boats come and go from this area.
There is a children's playground adjacent to the barbecue area.
New for 2022, a ferry runs Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets can be purchased online.
www.lakemacferry.com.au
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New for 2022, a ferry runs Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets can be purchased online.
www.lakemacferry.com.au
Shopping
The nearest shops are here.
There is a Coles supermarket, a newsagent, a butcher, a post office, a chemist, a dog groomer (book in advance if you need their services) and some places to eat.
Bonnells Bay Shopping Cntr, Fishery Point Rd station
The nearest shops are here.
There is a Coles supermarket, a newsagent, a butcher, a post office, a chemist, a dog groomer (book in advance if you need their services) and some places to eat.
More shopping options such as a larger Coles (has undercover parking), Woolworths and Best and Less (also undercover parking available), restaurants, cafes and pubs
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More shopping options such as a larger Coles (has undercover parking), Woolworths and Best and Less (also undercover parking available), restaurants, cafes and pubs
Local attractions
Local area visitor information
https://www.visitlakemac.com.au/see-and-do/shopping-a-markets
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Local area visitor information
https://www.visitlakemac.com.au/see-and-do/shopping-a-markets
Dobell House
47 Dobell DrOpen only afternoons on the weekend at the moment.
As I write, this nature reserve has free entry but paid parking at $4 per hour.
https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/blackbutt-reserve/blackbutt-reserve-home
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Blackbutt Reserve Wildlife Exhibit
Carnley AvenueAs I write, this nature reserve has free entry but paid parking at $4 per hour.
https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/blackbutt-reserve/blackbutt-reserve-home
Food scene
8 at Trinity Point is a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner but better to check their website for possibilities - best to make a reservation.
They also do take away.
It's about five minutes in the car from here.
There is a marina for boats and a helipad there too.
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8 at Trinity
81 Trinity Point Dr8 at Trinity Point is a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner but better to check their website for possibilities - best to make a reservation.
They also do take away.
It's about five minutes in the car from here.
There is a marina for boats and a helipad there too.
This place is casual and when sitting outdoors is pet friendly. It has a great outlook over the water and a park for young children.
Service can be slow so not recommended if you are in a hurry.
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Wangi Workers Club Bistro
11-19 Market StThis place is casual and when sitting outdoors is pet friendly. It has a great outlook over the water and a park for young children.
Service can be slow so not recommended if you are in a hurry.
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Lake Macquarie website has helpful information
https://www.lakemac.com.au/Home