Picnic and BBQ Areas in Lake Macquarie

Caves Beach (adjacent to surf club)
A picnic lunch, dip in the ocean and a visit to the sea caves are the perfect match at this seaside picnic area.
Facilities: Sheltered tables, electric BBQs, toilets, shower, carpark

Pelican Foreshore Reserve
One of the area’s most beloved picnic areas, relax on the shady grassed expanses, or fish off the small jetty.
Facilities: Sheltered tables, electric BBQs, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp

Speers Point Park
Speers Point Park is Lake Macquarie’s flagship park, featuring the ‘Best Play Space in Australia’, the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground,
Facilities: Sheltered tables, electric BBQs, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp

Rathmines Park
Formerly the largest seaplane base in the southern hemisphere during WWII, now the perfect spot for a relaxing lakeside picnic.
Facilities: Sheltered tables, BBQs, playground, skatepark, toilets, carpark, boat ramp

Dora Creek
Sit on the quiet banks of Dora Creek and absorb the tranquillity. You can even feed the friendly resident ducks.
Facilities: Tables, BBQs, toilets, boat ramp

Wyee Point
Experience the quiet, southern shores of Lake Macquarie at this recreational area.
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, playground, walking track, toilets, carpark

Green Point Reserve
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, walking track, toilets, carpark

Toronto Lions Park
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp

Dobell Park
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, playground, toilets, carpark, boat ramp

Watagan Mountains - various picnic areas
Facilities: Tables, BBQS, walking tracks, toilets, carpark

Warners Bay Foreshore (opposite shops on The Esplanade)
Facilities: Sheltered tables, BBQS, walking track, toilets, carpark

Croudace Bay Park (Thomas H. Halton Park)
Facilities: Sheltered tables, BBQS, playground, walking track, toilets, carpark, boat ramp

For a comprehensive list of parks, playgrounds and facilities please see the Community Directory on www.lakemac.com.au.