Spacious Lakelands Retreat Guidebook
Food Scene
Q & Co
450 The EsplanadeGreat food and Coffee- open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner, across the road from the Beautiful Lake. Within walking distance.
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Hippo Espresso
468 The EsplanadeGreat food and Coffee- open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner, across the road from the Beautiful Lake. Within walking distance.
Warners Bay Hotel
5 John StGood pub food or an easy spot for a beer.
Within walking distance, located next to Genetics on Hillsborough Road. A bottle shop is next day. Big Playground for kids, big sized meals and specials, good spot for a drink.
Warners at the Bay
320 Hillsborough RdWithin walking distance, located next to Genetics on Hillsborough Road. A bottle shop is next day. Big Playground for kids, big sized meals and specials, good spot for a drink.
Excellent Indian food. Good for take away or eat in. They do delivery as well. Good place for BYO. My favourite indian.
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The Grand Pavilion
261 The Entrance RdExcellent Indian food. Good for take away or eat in. They do delivery as well. Good place for BYO. My favourite indian.
Thai Square - Warners Bay
26 Lake StreetGood Thai food- BYO sit in or an easy takeaway.
For those wanting quality dining. Excellent service and quality food- bit more expensive than surrounding restaurants.
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Brownsugar Restaurant
The EsplanadeFor those wanting quality dining. Excellent service and quality food- bit more expensive than surrounding restaurants.
Newcastle City Farmers Market
Griffiths RoadThey’re on every second and fourth Saturday of the month at speers point. Located just behind the swimming pool along the pathway. We got each fortnight, enjoy a coffee and get some fresh produce and usually make a quick stop inside the massive playground there as well. There are two cafes either end of the park if you’re looking for a good breakky too!
Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market
Stockland DriveThey’re on every second and fourth Saturday of the month at speers point. Located just behind the swimming pool along the pathway. We got each fortnight, enjoy a coffee and get some fresh produce and usually make a quick stop inside the massive playground there as well. There are two cafes either end of the park if you’re looking for a good breakky too!
The Corner
36 Pearson StFood stalls and live music on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great bar/restaurant that suits both families and people looking for a drink and a band. There is a kids room located alongside their restaurant tables- plenty of kids play equipment is provided to help occupy your young ones.
There is also a cinema set up on Thursday nights (check website for updates).
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Greenroof Hotel
71 Tudor StThis is a great bar/restaurant that suits both families and people looking for a drink and a band. There is a kids room located alongside their restaurant tables- plenty of kids play equipment is provided to help occupy your young ones.
There is also a cinema set up on Thursday nights (check website for updates).
The Dockyard
1 Honeysuckle DrGood food, good for drinks and a great view over the Harbour.
Sightseeing
Nobbys Lighthouse
史卡徹利堡
3 Nobbys RdThis is a great walk for people of all fitness levels. It overlooks all of Newcastle famous beaches, great spot for viewing dolphins and whales when it's the right season and a great spot to watch the sunset. It has been set up as a memorial reflection and is a popular spot for all ages.
If you're wanting to do a longer walk, you can continue walking all the way to Merewether beach or back the other way up Bar Beach Hill towards King Edward park- enjoying the stunning views along the way.
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紐卡素紀念步道
24 Memorial DrThis is a great walk for people of all fitness levels. It overlooks all of Newcastle famous beaches, great spot for viewing dolphins and whales when it's the right season and a great spot to watch the sunset. It has been set up as a memorial reflection and is a popular spot for all ages.
If you're wanting to do a longer walk, you can continue walking all the way to Merewether beach or back the other way up Bar Beach Hill towards King Edward park- enjoying the stunning views along the way.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park- popular for Weddings as it had a popular rotunda and views of the ocean. A popular place for picnics, walking, fitness groups etc. Can be accessed by car or can walk from Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach or from the Memorial walk.
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King Edward Park
Reserve Road A beautiful park- popular for Weddings as it had a popular rotunda and views of the ocean. A popular place for picnics, walking, fitness groups etc. Can be accessed by car or can walk from Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach or from the Memorial walk.
Warners Bay
This is a great local spot to admire the biggest salt water lake in the Southern Hemisphere. There is plenty of grass space to have a picnic or enjoy fish and chips from The Esplanade Takeaway across the road. In the summer, Music in the Podium is held every Friday night- featuring live local bands, a free event. Take a bottle of wine and a picnic rug and enjoy the local talent and take in the amazing views.
The Esplanade
The EsplanadeThis is a great local spot to admire the biggest salt water lake in the Southern Hemisphere. There is plenty of grass space to have a picnic or enjoy fish and chips from The Esplanade Takeaway across the road. In the summer, Music in the Podium is held every Friday night- featuring live local bands, a free event. Take a bottle of wine and a picnic rug and enjoy the local talent and take in the amazing views.
Fernleigh Track
Bailey StreetGreat track for walking, cycling etc.
Redhead Beach
Great park for a combination of activities. It’s a dog off leash area before 9am and after 4pm daily. It’s on the water, there’s a brand new big park amazing for kids. There’s usually a coffee and/or gelato van parked between the skate park and playground. There’s a nice pathed area for bike riding, walking etc. bbq amenities, list goes on!
Croudace Bay Dog Park
Macquarie DriveGreat park for a combination of activities. It’s a dog off leash area before 9am and after 4pm daily. It’s on the water, there’s a brand new big park amazing for kids. There’s usually a coffee and/or gelato van parked between the skate park and playground. There’s a nice pathed area for bike riding, walking etc. bbq amenities, list goes on!
Arts & Culture
紐卡素博物館
6 Workshop WayShopping
An ever growing Shopping complex. Has a popular rooftop restaurant area with a wide array of cuisines and live music on Thursday nights and weekends.
H&M, Kmart, Jb Hi-Fi, David Jones, Target, Country Road, Pandora etc
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Westfield Kotara
Northcott DriveAn ever growing Shopping complex. Has a popular rooftop restaurant area with a wide array of cuisines and live music on Thursday nights and weekends.
H&M, Kmart, Jb Hi-Fi, David Jones, Target, Country Road, Pandora etc
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson StEssentials
Bakers delight, Fish and Chips, Henny Penny and Chinese food are all within this complex. Also a bottleo. Big car park, we often walk there- about a 20 minute walk from Lakelands.
Coles Warners Bay
32 John StBakers delight, Fish and Chips, Henny Penny and Chinese food are all within this complex. Also a bottleo. Big car park, we often walk there- about a 20 minute walk from Lakelands.
ALDI Cardiff
49 Harrison StWoolworths Cardiff
Macquarie RoadALDI Warners Bay
Howard Street