You might want to practice your swing at Belmont Golf Course, a golf course located 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from central Newcastle. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
Get friendly with the flora and fauna and spend the day at Pulbah Island Nature Reserve located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Lake Macquarie. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Wallarah National Park, both nearby.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Pinney Beach located 16 mi (25.8 km) from central Newcastle. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Ghosties Beach, Catherine Hill Beach, and Moonee Beach.
If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Wallarah National Park, located 16.2 mi (26 km) from central Newcastle. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Byrnes Reserve, both nearby.
