Experience the suburbs of Lake Mac With 92 connected communities in Lake Mac, there’s no shortage of adventures, neighbourhoods and places to check out.
Nine ways to beat the winter blues Don’t let the drop in temperature deter you from finding new things to do in our city.
Best coffee spots in Lake Mac The coffee scene is growing in Lake Mac, with new cafes popping up on every corner. Here's some of the city's favourites.
The best suburbs to live in Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie is fast becoming a popular living destination for those opting for a sea-change or to escape the bustle of nearby Sydney. Here, we share the best suburbs to suit first home buyers, families and those looking for luxury living.
Lake Macquarie’s unique skating scene Morisset is home to Australia’s largest roller derby shop, run by a passionate family of skaters.
Six ways to feel the love in Lake Mac this Valentine’s Day From romantic sit-down dinners to tranquil walks, sunset strolls along the beach and scenic boat tours. It seems Lake Macquarie is the perfect place to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day.
A grounded life by the lake For ex-Sydneysiders Ben and Sarah Newling, the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 was the motivation needed to finally pursue a more grounded and community-focused lifestyle. Discover why they chose Lake Macquarie as their new home.
Make the most of our sparkling lake Hear from three local business operators for the inside scoop on where and how to explore our lake.
Accessible Lake Mac We're proud of our accessible city, where those living with a disability can seamlessly live, grow and connect.
Let's create Macquarie Hills artist, Goya Torres is making her presence known, with her mural capturing the eye of passers-by in Toronto.
Prestigious study centres in and around Lake Mac Seeking to live a fun and active lifestyle, sea-side Abbey couldn’t pass up the opportunity to set up shop in Lake Macquarie and study at the University of Newcastle.
Ditching the daily grind Meet Kat and Ben, the professional photographers who moved to Lake Macquarie from Sydney four years ago, replacing their home city’s daily grind with the idyllic lifestyle on offer in the southern suburb of Nords Wharf.
Exploring the communities of Lake Macquarie Swapping the big smoke for a sea change doesn’t have to mean losing touch with your big city roots. We introduce you to four suburbs to discover new beginnings located in different corners of our beautiful city.
Calling Lake Mac home after travelling the world It may have taken a global economic crisis to bring Leigha and her family home to Lake Macquarie, but now she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.
Riding into Lake Mac sunsets after a shift from Sydney A visit to an old friend turned into a life-changing move to Lake Macquarie for father-of-two Dave Mulquiney and his family.
Travel stories: Lake Mac by train Closely connected by train to Newcastle and Sydney, Lake Mac locals share their travel stories and the friendships created on their daily commutes.
New maker lab just fab for Lake Mac creatives Discover more about the new space in Lake Mac for people of all ages to create, invent, learn and innovate.
A guide to local markets Our thriving market scene offers opportunities for creators and makers all around our lake to promote, sell and connect with their local community.