Lazing on the beach not your speed? Like a trip with a bit of zip? Then pop Lake Macquarie at the top of your adventure travel wish list, pack a dose of courage and check out the TOP 7 action activities in and around lively Lake Mac…
Jump out of a plane
Kickstart your adrenaline with Newcastle’s only beachfront skydive. Take in the panoramic postcard views of Lake Macquarie from 15,000 feet above ground. You’ll freefall for around 60 heart-racing seconds at about 200kms an hour, before floating under your canopy for five-to-seven minutes whilst taking in the breathtaking landscape. Visit Skydive Newcastle for details.
Two-wheeled thrills
The riding force behind Cross-country and Downhill racing and riding in the Lake Macquarie region. Lake Macquarie’s mountain biking community encourages riders of all physical abilities to get involved. The Awaba trails are free to ride all year and have a diverse range of trails for both kids, beginners, and experienced mountain bikers. Visit Hunter Mountain Bike Association and Awaba Park for details.
Drop from a cliff
Whether you want to abseil, kayak, rock climb or hike, Out and About Adventures has it covered. Want to walk backwards off a cliff? Experience the thrill of descending 80-metres or rappelling down a waterfall at Gap Creek Falls in Watagans National Park, or try your hand at sea kayaking (with a spot of fishing), or rock climbing spectacular sandstone cliffs. Visit Out and About Adventures for details.
Channel your inner Maverick
Fly with Red Bull Air Race world champion Matt Hall or one of MHR’s highly skilled former RAAF and elite aerobatic pilots. Soar and tumble over the beautiful Lake Macquarie in an aerobatic joy flight you’ll never forget – a must for any thrill-seeker’s bucket list! Visit Matt Hall Racing for details.
Add pilot to your CV
Always fancied learning to fly? Got a pilot itch to scratch? Then check out the options at Airborne Flight Training. From introductory training flights through to full certification in microlights and gyrocopters – as well as scenic joy flights over stunning Lake Mac and the surrounding coastline – Airborne Flight Training’s ultra-experienced trainers can help you fulfil your flying fantasy. Visit Airborne Flight Training for details.
A whole new world – underwater
The famous Swansea Bridge dive site is home to a massive ecosystem and artificial reef that looks like a shipwreck and is home to abundant marine life including octopus, cuttlefish, sea horses, leatherjackets, luderick and more. Over at Catherine Hill Bay, the pylons of an old coal loader have created a reef that’s home to plentiful fish, nudibranch, and rays – a terrific spot for a guided first-time dive. Visit Dive Newcastle for details.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view
For a bird’s eye view over Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, and the magnificent coastline below, try your hand at the unique sports of hang gliding and paragliding with Air Sports Newcastle and ‘heighten’ any holiday experience! Visit Air Sports Newcastle for details.
