Christmas Activities in Lake Macquarie

Water sports
School camp accommodation

Lake Macquarie transforms into a festive wonderland each December, offering families and visitors countless ways to celebrate the holiday season. From traditional carol nights under the stars to unique markets featuring local artisans, the area surrounding Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake provides something special for everyone during the Christmas period.

The region hosts major events like the Lake Mac Carols at Speers Point Park, intimate community gatherings at various lakeside locations, and Christmas markets where you can find handcrafted gifts from local creators. Whether you’re looking for free entertainment, unique shopping experiences, or ways to give back to the community, Lake Macquarie delivers a genuine Australian Christmas celebration.

We’ve gathered all the essential information about this year’s Christmas events in Lake Macquarie to help you plan your festive season. From booking parking at popular venues to discovering hidden gem events across the lake’s eastern and western shores, this guide covers everything you need to make the most of Christmas 2025 in Lake Mac.

Large outdoor spaces

With a large grassed outdoor area, framing the breathtaking view of Lake Macquarie you’ll have plenty of space for training, group activities or just plain, old fashioned fun.

Spacious comfort for kids and adults

We cater to groups of all sizes. Our spacious rooms are clean, comfortable, and all on ground level, making them safe, and accessible to everyone.

Fully-equipped kitchens

If you prefer self-catered options, prepare your own home-cooked meals in our fully-equipped kitchens. Or, forget the hassle and let our team cater for your next retreat, conference or school camp.

Waterfront access and activities

Take a break and enjoy all that Lake Macquarie has to offer. Whether it’s swimming, kayaking, or simply strolling along the water’s edge, the lake is yours to enjoy.

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Accomodation

Our accommodation is simple, but spacious and comfortable, with many rooms having air conditioning and their own large ensuites.

Guest facilities

Guest Facilities

Facilities include a café-style dining area or the alternative of a covered all-weather courtyard if you prefer to dine alfresco.

Catering

catering

Catalina offers a commercial kitchen, dining areas, and outdoor BBQ area which guests are welcome to use during their stay to self-cater.

John Ryan
Fantastic hideaway for groups. Single or shared rooms all on one level
Judy Choi
Had a church camp here. Very well maintained clean place with plenty of beds and bathroom, kitchen, BBQ facilities. You can go for a lake swim near the jetty and go for a peaceful walk just outside the building and there is a big oval across the road for group activities. This is a lovely place and is a place to go back. Big thanks to David who had been flexible and informative to our group.
Emade Yaghi
A massive thank you to David and Denise. With one day notice, they were able to take on a group of 50 and every single one of us had an absolute ball. Communication from David was A+, kept us at ease about the fire nearby. Denise was a gem to deal with and made the check-in as easy as possible. Special mention to Laurie, always helpful and was full of local tips and great advise. Thank you again and look forward to seeing you in the future.
Kiel McGovern
Good accommodation & perfect Location
Nat
We just had meditation retreat over the late weekend with over 60 people. Excellent setup and clean, peaceful and friendly service. Very suitable for a big group of people, Highly recommended.
Ian Johnstone@username
A relaxed and friendly place which encourages you to get out and enjoy the wonderful environment. Going for a walk or a bike ride round the waterfront parks, or having fun doing bearfoot bowling. The Staff are super friendly, polite and very helpful and the place has plenty of space to take small intimate groups or large roudy ones. Check it out you won't regret it.
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