Awaba Bay Foreshore walk

Where

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast

Distance

1.6km one-way

Time suggested

45min - 1hr 15min

Grade

Grade 3

Please note

• Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
• There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
• A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters
• It’s a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch

Discover why the locals love living here and take Awaba Bay Foreshore walk. Listen to the birds first thing in the morning, enjoy the views of the sparkling lake, and feel the cool breeze off the water on a warm day.

You’ll hear the call of frogs and the laughter of kookaburras, and see lorikeets and sea eagles above the tree tops – don’t forget your binoculars for birdwatching. As you walk along the shore, perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot the beautiful dolphins and green sea turtles that call Lake Macquarie home.

Diverse habitats make this an interesting and varied walk; you’ll pass a swamp complex between Alexanders picnic area and Hepplewhites Shack, as well as tall open forest and the grassy areas of the picnic sites. Take the time to stop at one of these and enjoy the peace of this beautiful place, so special to locals and visitors alike.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info