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>About Lake Macquarie
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About Lake Macquarie
Whilst it is obvious to anyone who visits beautiful Lake Macquarie they are enjoying a special part of Australia, there are a few points which may not be so obvious -
- Lake Macquarie is Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake
- Lake Macquarie is approximately 150km north of Sydney (and 20km south of Newcastle)
- Lake Macquarie provides non-tidal, flat waters virtually year round
- With 150km of magnificent foreshore, Lake Macquarie is four times the size of Sydney Harbour and is many times less crowded
- With deep water and consistent winds, Lake Macquarie provides the perfect conditions for the serious business of yacht racing and regattas
- There is ocean access for yachts drawing up to two metres and easy land access for trailable boats of all kinds
- Lake Macquarie provides some of the best cruising grounds and safest all-weather anchorages on the east coast
- Lake Macquarie is not burdened with commercial shipping
- Lake Macquarie has regular NE sea breezes in summer
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