Visit Hunter

Ok, you can stop dreaming now – pack your bags, fill the car boot with holiday spring goodies and head to Lake Macquarie.

There’s a great holiday package deal on until the 30 September – guests can choose a FREE gift upon booking their Lake Macquarie getaway.

Who wouldn’t love a FREE MASSAGE or FREE TIX to the Australian Reptile Park? – yes, free gifts people!

Soak up the spring sun in a stunning resort for that ideal beachside escape.

Check out http://www.visitlakemac.com.au/ or http://www.visithunter.com.au/lakemacquarie/freegift/ and have the holiday you deserve!

Did you know that Lake Macquarie is 4 times the size of Sydney Harbour? Now that’s a lot of water! I’ve always wanted to take a boat out on the glistening water and soak up the sun.

Coming into spring with the weather slowly warming up, there’s some great little spots to visit. If you’re a massive seafood fan, I think it’s fair to say Lake Macquarie really is your oyster!

Oh, and another good thing about Lake Macquarie… it’s only 90 minutes from Sydney. You can be having fish and chips on the beach in no time.

When my friend Jess and I caught up for lunch along Newcastle Foreshore the other day, she was enlightening me about her visit out to Lake Macquarie with her boyfriend.

They sure managed to fill in a day. What started out as a leisurely drive around the Lake, turned into an unearthing of unexpected treats; picture postcard views of the Lake, rainforests, complete with fish and chips, a stunning sunset and a good bottle of Hunter Semillon, and even a bit of fishing off the jetty at Fishing Point – the cute coupley things even blokes don’t mind.

I may just have to take a visit soon too!