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What to do and see in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Macquarie, Australia including Belmont Wetlands State Park, Watagans National Park, Wallarah National Park, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, Mount Sugarloaf, Morisset Picnic Area, Heaton State Forest.
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1. Belmont Wetlands State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Watagans National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We were staying near Kurri Kurri and explored the Watagans National Park for two glorious days. As long as you stay on the main forest roads the gravel roads are quite suitable for two wheel drives. We did go off adventuring and found ourselves in a very steep slushy mud hole with little chance of turning around. Lucky we were in a 4x4. We visited the state forest lookouts as well as the ones in the Watagans. We really enjoyed Heaton Lookout with the views over the hinterland. I am in my mid 60s, quite fit but have dodgy knees. I really wanted to do the Gap Creek Falls walk. It is not so far but very steep especially towards the bottom. I took my time watching my footing stopping to enjoy the magnificent forest trees, the moss covered rock faces and listen to the sounds of all the birds. I was so elated to make it down, it was so pretty even though, when we were there, the falls were only had a very small flow. Going up was difficult especially in that first section from the bottom but well worth it. We had lunch at the pretty Boarding House Dam Picnic area, looked at the dam but didn't do the walk.
3. Wallarah National Park
4. Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
5. Mount Sugarloaf
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By daveandbrydie - Thornton, Australia
This is such a beautiful place not far from Newcastle and Maitland. We've visited many times. There are walking tracks with some amazing lookouts, as well as 4WD tracks that lead to some great little spots to explore. The kids love going bushwalking at Mount Sugarloaf, and being so close, we can make it a regular visit. Beautiful spot!
6. Morisset Picnic Area
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 89 reviews
- Closed until further notice for safety reasons Widespread extreme fire conditions are forecast for central parts and southern NSW on Saturday 4 January 2020 and the NSW Premier has declared a State of Emergency. As a result, all national parks including tracks, trails and campgrounds on the NSW south coast and Kosciuszko National Park are CLOSED until further notice. For your own safety, please do not feed the kangaroos or approach them. They are wild animals and can become aggressive. Many people have been injured by kangaroos at this site as a result.
7. Heaton State Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
