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| Locality | Lake Macquarie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -33.06854 |
| Longitude | 151.61563 |
| Area | 105.7 km² |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 97 km north-northeast |
Lake Macquarie is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 105.7 km². It lies approximately 97 km north-northeast of Sydney. Lake Macquarie is located at 33.0685°S, 151.6156°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Lake Macquarie breathes with a coastal spirit, its vast, shimmering expanse of brackish water a dominant presence, fringed by a mosaic of suburbs and natural bushland. It lies 23.5 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 225°T), and is situated 13.3 km south-south-west of Charlestown. The landscape here is a gentle collision of sandstone ridges and mangrove-lined inlets, where the air carries the faint, briny tang of the Tasman Sea, even far from the open ocean. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, paints the water in shades of molten gold and deep sapphire, reflecting the sky’s ever-changing moods, while the calls of seabirds echo across the tranquil bays. The terrain offers a pleasing variety, from the flat, sandy stretches near the coast to the more undulating hills that provide sweeping views of the sprawling lake, a constant, captivating backdrop to daily life.
The history of Lake Macquarie is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its waters and the land that cradles it. For millennia, Indigenous Australians have known these shores, their connection to the country a profound and enduring legacy. European settlement brought with it industries that shaped the character of the region, from early timber cutting and farming to the significant coal mining operations that once pulsed beneath the surface, leaving behind a rich industrial heritage. Today, tourism and recreation are vital to Lake Macquarie’s economy, drawing visitors to its numerous beaches, picturesque foreshores, and opportunities for boating and fishing. Notable landmarks include the imposing structures of the coal-fired power stations, now largely decommissioned, which stand as silent sentinels to a bygone era, contrasting with the vibrant, developing suburbs that continue to expand along its extensive coastline.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lake Macquarie, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Macquarie includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Macquarie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |