Catherine Hill Bay

Catherine Hill Bay is located at the south eastern end of Lake Macquarie, and is a small historic mining village, with original, heritage listed cottages overlooking a stunning patrolled beach, which is ideal for swimming and surfing. Catherine Hill Bay is widely known as a great surfing destination.

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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.