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Lake Macquarie has some amazing things to see and do and The Esplanade Motel with our Luxe Lakeview Rooms, Pool and Lakeside location is your perfect base to explore this amazing area

For inspiration here are some links below

Lake Macquarie, North Coast - Accommodation, things to do & more | Visit NSW

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Float Your Boat Lake Macquarie

Book your accomodation now for this must see event held in June each Year

The Annual Float Your Boat on Lake Macquarie is 2 nights of light-up fun for the whole family. Float Your Boat is an open challenge for boat owners to dress up their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade. Come see the magic and join in the festivities, or be a part of the spectacle!

 Visit Empire Marina Website

The community will decide who wins the Newcastle Permanent People’s Choice Award for best light display! You will be able to cast your vote for your favourite design, online from Friday evening June 21 until Sunday 30 June 2024 at 11:59pm. Keep an eye on the official Lake Macquarie City Float Your Boat Event Page for details.

As an extra bonus, anyone who votes will have the chance to win a Lake Macquarie Cruises family pass 'Lunch on the Lake Cruise' for 2 adults & 2 Children valued at $199 or a $100 Visa Giftcard!

Apply to be in the parade and find more information plus read the full terms and conditions for entry on the Lake Macquarie City Float Your Boat Event Page

Following program is a guide only - please check Lake Macquarie City Float Your Boat Event Page for up to date information.

Friday 21 June 2024

The Live site is located at Toronto foreshore. 4.30pm – 8.30pm

The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina Lake Macquarie to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi Wangi.

Saturday 22 June 2024

Live sites are located at Warners Bay Foreshore and Brooks Parade Belmont. 4.30pm – 8.30pm

The flotilla will travel from Belmont to Valentine, Eleebana, Warners Bay, and finish at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie. 

Don't miss this wonderful event held over 2 nights across our beautiful Lake Macquarie and foreshore parklands. Bring your family and friends to watch the flotilla as our local boating community lights up the lake.

Check out other Lake Macquarie events run throughout the year.

On a Lake twice the size of Sydney Harbour, there’s a lot to fall in love with and plenty of opportunities to see, try and do. Of course, the best way to see the lake is to be on it and Lake Macquarie Cruises offer a range of scheduled public cruises and private charter options for you to enjoy.

Step aboard our vessel the “M.V. Lady Mac” and let our friendly crew share their love of the lake with you. Our vessel has a newly refurbished interior, new furnishings, and is equipped with a boom net, alfresco sun deck, and a foredeck which is the perfect location to spot dolphins riding our bow wave.

https://lakemacquariecruises.com.au

Beam e-Bikes

Riding a Beam e-bike is affordable, convenient and much better for the environment. Oh, and did we mention it’s really fun?

How it works:

• Download the app
• Sign up for an account
• Find and unlock a Beam
• Check you understand the local rules of the road
• Enjoy the ride

Key Information

• There is a $1.00 unlock fee at the start of your ride, and then it costs $0.45 for every minute that you ride.
• Beam operates every day of the week, 24 hours a day.
• vehicles are available to ride in Warners Bay, Speers Point, Boolaroo, Cardiff, Glendale & parts of Booragal and Eleebana. 

Download the Beam app at www.ridebeam.com/download

A pilots eye view will tell you that Lake Macquarie Airport is one of the most scenic airports in the whole of Australia. The western runway approach is over our beautiful lake and the eastern approach is over Nine Mile Beach at the Blacksmiths end, the views are breathtaking.

The airport offers a variety of Sports Aviation Adventures that will get the adrenalin going. For locals, holidaymakers or business people wanting to take a break, these activities include:

• Skydive the Beach – Push your comfort zone, skydive over Newcastle!
• Matt Hall Aerobatic – Thrilling aerobatic joyrides
• Microlight Flights – Learn to pilot weight-shift aircraft
• Skyline Helicopter Flights – Take a scenic flight around Hunter Valley
• Gyrocopter Flights – Enjoy the views or learn to pilot a gyrocopter

Tandem Skydiving with an experienced instructor. Skydive Australia offers skydives from around 14,000 feet along with optional video footage for you and your family and friends to relive the adventure later.  

The Matt Hall Team of Redbull Air Race fame offers aerobatic flights in their Race Plane. If pulling G’s is your thing you can’t beat the adrenalin rush that one of these flights will give you. Want to take it a bit easy with a few lazy barrel rolls or loops, simply choose the level of intensity with the pilot.

Skyline Aviation offer Helicopter joy flight, pilot training and complete helicopter maintenance and heavy lift services. With the Hunter Valley Wineries on our doorstep chartering a helicopter can make for a very romantic lunch at one of the many wineries the hunter has to offer. 

Airborne Flight Training offers Gyrocopter and Microlight pilot training and trial flights along the coast and around the lake. This type of aircraft offer an affordable way to get into flying and a trial flight is a great gift for family or friends. Airborne offers new and used aircraft sales and service and are importers for the Italian Magni Gyrocopter range. 

A full aircraft charter service operates from the airport with three twin engine aircraft to chose from. This service will suit business people needing to get to a destination without the hassle and time wasting at airports or for groups of people who want to charter their own transport to go on holiday or simply for a joy flight. Flight can go to anywhere in Australia. 

Lake Macquarie Airport is also proud to be the home base of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service that provides emergency aeromedical services 24-7. 

The highest intensity, thrill-a-minute aerobatic flight that money can buy with Australia’s number one aviator Matt Hall or one of his experienced Team MHR pilots.

Fly with 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Champion Matt Hall. A former RAAF Wing Commander, Hall amassed seven race wins and 30 career podiums in the air race and now you can tick a flight with the champ off your bucket list!

Details at https://www.matthallracing.com/#joy-flights

JetBuzz Lake Macquarie offers an exciting way to experience the sights of Lake Macquarie on our Jet Boat Thrill Rides, Luxury Boat Charter or house boat, boat hires, fishing boats and BBQ boats, or kayak & SUP hires. Our friendly staff are here to ensure a fun-filled event, so whether you’re a local or tourist looking to have some fun or rent a boat or someone seeking adventure, JetBuzz is a perfect choice to accommodate your needs.

We also have in stock for sale: kayaks, SUPs, skiing gear, tubes, PFDs, and some chandlery.

JetBuzz is fully licensed and insured and maintains the highest levels of occupational, health and safety standards.

Choose from any of our activities:

• The 25-minute Lake Thrill Ride (wet ride)
• The 20-minute Jet Boat Blast (wet ride)
• The 1-hour Ocean Extreme (wet ride)
• A group Scenic Lake Tour (dry ride) and mild for the non-adrenaline junkies
• Join us for corporate and team building days
• Go stand-up paddle boarding
• Rent some kayaks
• Hire a boat

LEARN HOW TO FLY WITH AIRBORNE

Get ready for the time of your life and learn how to fly with Airborne Flight Training. With introductory training flights through to full certification, our qualified flight training instructors will have you confidently flying solo on completion of your course. We’re conveniently located at Lake Macquarie Airport NSW.

Book your introductory flight today. Call 0439 922 133 or 02 4944 9199

Check out Airbornne here - https://airborneflighttraining.com.au

Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region's most experienced helicopter services provider.

From Scenic Helicopter Flights to Helicopter Flight Training, Skyline Aviation Group is Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region's most experienced helicopter company.

Check them out here - https://www.skylineaviation.com.au

For Superboats Lake Macquarie Accommodation, The Esplanade Motel Warners Bay is the place to stay! You can see the action on the forshore right in front of your motel accomodation. Or take a short lakeside stroll to Warners Bay eateries and public jetty for more great viewing options.

Marmong Point Marina is proud host of the Superboats and their teams. Located around 10 minutes drive from Warners Bay, the marina is open to the public so you can get up close and see the Superboats along the public wharf. Visit Marmong Point Marina Website.

May 2022

We are excited to hear that Superboats are coming back to Lake Macquarie. Currently scheduled for May 2022, stay tuned for updates and exact dates. Let us know if you would like us to keep you informed.

Grab your team mates and explore beautiful rainforests, pristine creeks, friendly fauna and an extensive track network at the Watagan Mountains on 16th October 2021. Featuring a 6 hour or a 12 hour event option, enjoy an energetic day out with friends or family while sharpening up your navigation and route planning skills.

Entries are not yet open - Keep an eye out for future updates by visiting nswrogaining.org.

Or https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Lake-Macquarie-Rogaine

Image courtesy of Lake Macquarie Council webpage for Rogaine

The Crown Jewel of beautiful Lake Macquarie

Located just 60 nautical miles north of Sydney Harbour and 20 minutes from Newcastle

Marmong Point Marina is nestled in a protected cove at the northern end of Lake Macquarie. Catering to all your boating needs, offering safe and secure wet berthing, swing moorings, dry-storage, a full-serviced boat yard , fuel wharf with pump out facilities and a fully stocked chandlery.

For your convenience our chandlery is open 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week, 364 days a year*.

*Fuel Wharf open 8.30am to 4.30pm *Closed Christmas Day

www.marmongpointmarina.com.au

Beautiful coastal town Port Stephens is a stunning destination, home to 26 beaches and the largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere.

A great place for family fun or to experience as a couple. Indulge in the many activities that Port Stephens has to offer such as sand-boarding, quad bikes, tobogganing, scenic walks, go-karts, golfing, dining and boutique shopping. Experience the water as you enjoy whale watching, snorkeling, parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing or just swimming and relaxing on the beach.

Port Stephens is around an hour drive from The Esplanade Motel.

The event is hosted from the magnificent Raffertys Resort on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie. Nestled amongst beaches and bush on the quiet bay of Cams Wharf, the self catering resort offers visitors an opportunity to experience 38 acres of pure relaxation and rejuvenation – just 90 minutes north of Sydney. It provides the perfect backdrop to a weekend of running and activities for the whole family.

On offer are three course distances – 12km, 22km and 36km to accommodate runners/walkers of all abilities. Starting and finishing at Raffertys Resort, the trail snakes through the Wallarah National Park taking in the sites of beautiful Lake Macquarie and the stunning coastline of historic Catherine Hill Bay and the Munmorah State Conservation Area. The terrain is varied – bushland single track, fire trail, coastal tracks, rock platforms and beach running all feature to challenge and excite the most discerning of trail runners.

Images courtesy of  "Outer Image Collective"

Check here for the latest updates here https://raffertyscoastalrun.com.au

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ROTARY CLUB OF WARNERS BAY CHARITY BIKE RIDE

Loop The Lake Accommodation

Looking for Loop The Lake Accommodation? Get on your bike with The Esplanade Motel! Enjoy a fun day cycling with family and friends for a good cause. The Esplanade Motel are proud Lake Macquarie accommodation sponsors for the annual flagship charity event held by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay.

A Family Charity Ride takes place around the scenic Lake Macquarie Premiere Bike Track, starting from Speers Point. The Family ride includes a fruit and water stop at Warners Bay, followed by lunch and a pool pass for each rider at Speers Point Pool.

The full Loop The Lake route for team registration and individual registration also starts at Speers Point, heading through the beautiful and historic Catherine Hill Bay to Doyalson and back again. This ride also includes the refreshments and pool pass. Further information for yearly events can be found on the Loop Facebook page.

For Loop The Lake Accommodation, The Esplanade Motel is the place to stay!

Warners Bay Private Hospital

https://www.warnersbayprivate.com.au/

When looking for accommodation near Warners Bay Private Hospital, The Esplanade Motel is around a 6 minute drive away.

Belmont Hospital

https://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/facilities/hospitals/Pages/Belmont-Hospital.aspx

When looking for accommodation near Belmont Hospital, The Esplanade Motel is around a 7 minute drive away. Includes Emergency Department.

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital

https://www.lakemacquarieprivate.com/

When looking for accommodation near Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, The Esplanade Motel is around a 9 minute drive away. Includes Emergency Department.

John Hunter Hospital

https://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/facilities/hospitals/Pages/John-Hunter-Hospital.aspx

When looking for accommodation near John Hunter Hospital, The Esplanade Motel is around a 13 minute drive away. Includes Emergency Department.

Looking for Charlestown accomodation, The Esplanade Motel is less than a 10 minute drive. Charlestown Square is a popular destination for shopping, dining or just a fun day out with over 240 specialty stores and and major retailers. Charlestown Square’s South Piazza features a great variety of restaurant, casual dining and entertainment options. When staying at The Esplanade Motel, Charlestown is a great place to meet up with family and friends.

• 7 Restaurants and full food court adjoining upstairs
• 8-screen Reading Cinema including Titan XC & Gold Class
• Timezone arcade, Strike bowling, laser-tag and Megamania
• Free Wi-Fi
• Kids playground & regular events for families

If you’re looking for accommodation near Kotara, The Esplanade Motel is a short 15 minute drive away. Westfield Shopping Centre has 250 stores including major retailers. The Rooftop dining and entertainment precinct features local and international restaurants and food outlets, a state-of-the-art Event Cinemas complex and a beautiful outdoor garden environment.

• Nine licensed restaurants
• 8-screen cinema including VMAX & Gold Class
• Free live music on the stage every weekend
• Free Wi-Fi
• Kids playground
• Festivals, community workshops and kid’s events

A beautiful lakeside reserve located along The Esplanade at Warners Bay. BBQ's, picnic tables, accessible, parking, jetty, toilets and just across the road from cafes and resturaunts

Warners-Bay-Foreshore-Reserve