Belmont, Lake Macquarie, 90 minutes drive north of Sydney, will host Lakefest, featuring plenty of fun events for locals and visitors, March 12-21.

Take your bike along the lake for a spin in Loop the Lake, bring your swimsuit for a paddle at Paddlefest compete in the Caves Beachside Resort Ocean Swim at Caves Beach.

Lakefest, one of the major events held in Belmont will showcase the best of what Lake Macquarie has to offer; fine local goods and services all against the backdrop of picturesque Lake Macquarie, providing a delightful atmosphere.

“The town of Belmont offers a great variety of specialty stores, lake front clubs and restaurants, as well as a vast range of recreational activities which are sure to suit the needs and wants of all visitors to the area.”

Activities will include carnival rides and supervised water activities, including kayaking, sailing and jet boat rides.

Also included, will be a festival launch dinner, a classic car rally, an outdoor movie night, market stalls and a fireworks display.

For more information visit: www.lakefest.com.au.

For your free Visitors Guide call Lake Macquarie Visitor Centre to book your next break visit: www.visitlakemac.com.au


Lake Macquarie is one of the largest coastal salt-water lakes in the southern hemisphere and is four times bigger than Sydney Harbour.

There are 92 small towns and communities dotted around the beaches, lake and mountains and sparkling sandy beaches.

The Watagan Mountains acts as the western border to the city.

by Shamoli Dutt - Austguide Travel News Editor