NSW's second biggest city

Newcastle is the second most populous city in NSW, and is a major industry centre.

The city's distinctive geography creates the only Australian city with a CBD that is both on the beach and the harbour waterfront. The long layout of the city centre and its 200 year history has helped create distinctive precincts - all alive with energy.

Vibrant arts scene

Newcastle has a vibrant arts scene, a strong youth culture and a proud history. Immerse yourself and find out what makes Novocastrians so proud of their city. Explore and uncover the flavour and allure of the city's streetscapes and waterfront's - each with its own feel and character.

Toronto

Toronto is located on the western shores of Lake Macquarie. A key town centre, Toronto offers shopping, dining and all essential services. Toronto foreshore park is a popular spot, good for picnics, BBQ's, fishing and boating.

One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.