Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Lake Macquarie March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Lake Macquarie Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Macquarie.dx553248635205988593)[Hotels in Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Macquarie-Hotels.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Macquarie](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lake Macquarie Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Macquarie Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Macquarie.d553248635205988593.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Lake Macquarie ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lake Macquarie Types of activities [Lake Macquarie travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Macquarie.dx553248635205988593) ![Lighthouse on Bonnet Island, Hells Gate, Macquarie Harbour in Western Tasmania, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/4d754f7f-40b8-4c80-8b20-5242b4974b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lighthouse on Bonnet Island, Hells Gate, Macquarie Harbour in Western Tasmania, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/4d754f7f-40b8-4c80-8b20-5242b4974b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scene of Toronto, Lake Macquarie NSW Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/aa24953d-f78d-4db9-8bf2-3e5d14c458d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Lake Macquarie Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lake Macquarie has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Lake Macquarie is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lake Macquarie to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635205988593) ## Recommended things to do in Lake Macquarie | Number of things to do | 30 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Australian Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-australian-package.a46752203.activity-details): CA $3 | | Top 5 things to do | [eSIM: Airalo Australian Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-australian-package.a46752203.activity-details)[Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake](/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-lunch-on-the-lake-cruise.a46777983.activity-details)[Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise](/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-luncheon-cruise.a50898204.activity-details)[Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea](/things-to-do/hunter-river-discovery-cruise-with-lunch-and-devonshire-tea.a50793468.activity-details)[Maitland's True Crime Tour](/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake](/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-lunch-on-the-lake-cruise.a46777983.activity-details)[Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise](/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-luncheon-cruise.a50898204.activity-details)[Maitland's True Crime Tour](/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details)[Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music](/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-dinner-cruise-with-buffet-and-live-music.a50900068.activity-details)[Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-true-crime-guided-walking-tour.a4526265.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake](/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-lunch-on-the-lake-cruise.a46777983.activity-details)[Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise](/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-luncheon-cruise.a50898204.activity-details)[Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea](/things-to-do/hunter-river-discovery-cruise-with-lunch-and-devonshire-tea.a50793468.activity-details)[Maitland's True Crime Tour](/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details)[Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music](/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-dinner-cruise-with-buffet-and-live-music.a50900068.activity-details) | ## What to do in Lake Macquarie --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Lake Macquarie ![D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/294b18e9-5309-4169-93aa-dfa393b07a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Macquarie during your travels in Lake Macquarie. Wander the lakeside and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Macquarie-New-South-Wales.d6054285.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pulbah Island Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Pulbah Island Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Lake Macquarie. [](https://expedia.ca/Pulbah-Island-Nature-Reserve-New-South-Wales.d624510782197149696.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Lake Macquarie ![Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352152/8f2a962e-ebf0-49cb-af97-bed9a1afd2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newcastle ![D Swansea central swansea rise pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181669/d1d763e3-c27f-4f1d-9c4d-47a04402c95a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gwandalan ![Nelson Bay - Port Stephens from Gan Gan lookout](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633956272009/6176416a-4f80-4543-896f-e206d5f5f343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Summerland Point ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Macquarie worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Lake Macquarie? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Lake Macquarie? ### Is three days enough to stay in Lake Macquarie? ### What are some activities to do in Lake Macquarie with kids? > - [Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-lunch-on-the-lake-cruise.a46777983.activity-details) > - [Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-luncheon-cruise.a50898204.activity-details) > - [Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hunter-river-discovery-cruise-with-lunch-and-devonshire-tea.a50793468.activity-details) > - [Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) > - [Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/newcastle-harbour-dinner-cruise-with-buffet-and-live-music.a50900068.activity-details) ### What to do in Lake Macquarie for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Lake Macquarie? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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