Swansea is located on the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie and offers the only entrance to the Lake, with Swansea Channel connecting the Lake to the Pacific Ocean.
Swansea is located 140 kilometres north of Sydney and is popular for its water sports, beaches and fishing. Fishing is one of the most popular sports in the area with an abundance of marine life. The species of fish is virtually unlimited and the area is well known for its game fishing clubs.
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 berths around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.
