The Fernleigh Track
Fernleigh Track is one of the region’s
popular shared pathways, which runs along an old railway track from
Whitebridge to Adamstown.
The track provides a peaceful and scenic walking and cycling track,
through beautiful bushland. The track features a 180 metre long former
rail tunnel.
Time: 2 hours
Distance: 5.5km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Start Point: Station St, Whitebridge
Facilties: Street parking available
Access: Station St, Whitebridge
Information: When complete will extend through Redhead to Belmont adding another 9.5km to the track.
Glenrock Lagoon Walk
Starting from the car park near the
Fernleigh Track descend down a wooden ramp into the forest. Cross
Flaggy Creek over a wooden bridge. Track climbs gently through forest
to emerge at Leichardt Lookout on the cliff top. Track continues to
Glenrock Lagoon & Legge Beach.
Time: 1 hour
Distance: 2.3 km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Start Point: Kahibah near the old railway station
Facilities: Information board at start. Picnic tables across the creek
Access: Burwood Rd, Kahibah
Prohibited: No domestic pets in Glenrock
Information: Part of The Great North Walk. Wheelchair friendly
Awabakal Nature Reserve
An area of coastal heath land between Dudley & Redhead
The tracks in the reserve are adventurous with some leading to Redhead Lagoon.
A great spot for whale watching, bird watching and wildflower photography.
Location: Between Dudley and Redhead
Time: 1 hour
Distance: up to 5 km
Difficulty Level: Easy to ModerateThese are just to name a few. Please visit Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre for more information.
A Fishermans Dream
Whether you enjoy fishing from a foreshore jetty, a boat, or a rocky shelf along the coast, the diverse waterways of Lake Macquarie offer a spectacular aquatic environment that is home to over 280 species of fish. Flathead, Bream, Tailor and Whiting are the most common; other species appear seasonally including Jewfish, Snapper, Kingfish, Quid, Prawns and Blue Swimmer Crabs.
Before you can start fishing in the lake or off the coast, a license is required. Prices begin at $6.00 for 3 days. Visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational or call 1300 369 365 for an agent near you.
Popular Fishing Spots from the Locals
Swansea Channel - Various access points in Swansea and Blacksmiths.
Pelican Foreshore - Pelican, off Lakeview Parade. This is a great spot fo the kids.
Lucys Wall - Swansea Heads, end of Lambton Parade. This is a great spot for the kids.
Markets
Well ladies whilst the men are fishing it's time to head to the markets for a little shopping.
Belmont All Saints Anglican Church Markets
24 Church Street, Belmont
The 3rd Saturday of every month except December.
8am - 12noon
Warners Bay Lion Club Monthly Markets
John Street Car Park, Warners Bay
2nd Sunday of every month
8am - 1pm
Swansea Markets
Quinn Park, Swansea
4th Saturday of every month
8.30am - 1pm
Morisset Mega Markets
49 Advantage Ave, Morisset
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
8.30am - 4.30pm
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