Activites and Tours
Hosted by Toronto & Districts Garden Club Inc.
While you are in the area why not stay a while and enjoy some of the activities and tours that the Region has to offer. Below you will find links to activities and tours in the Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.
Local Festivals
Arrive early and stay for the weekend to enjoy these local festivals.
9-10 September 2023: MINGARA ORCHID CLUB INC. proudly presents 2023 CENTRAL COAST SPRING ORCHID FAIR & SHOW and MINI ART EXHIBITION. Anglican Church Hall Brooke Avenue BATEAU BAY. FREE ENTRY – Saturday 9 September 9a.m.- 4p.m., Sunday 10 September 10a.m. – 3 p.m. Orchid sales, market stalls, art display and Knitters Guild.
9-10 September 2023: MAITLAND & COALFIELDS DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY INC. SPRING ORCHID SHOW. St James Anglican Church Hall, Tank Street, MORPETH. Entry $2, Sat 9a.m. – 3 p.m.
16-17 September 2023: LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL presents LIVING SMART FESTIVAL & LIVING TOGETHER FESTIVAL at Speers Point Park. FREE ENTRY – Saturday 16 September 9a.m. – 2 p.m. LIVING SMART FESTIVAL, eco friendly and sustainable practices, and Sunday 17 September 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. LIVING TOGETHER FESTIVAL, multi-cultural, food, market stalls. www.lakemac.com.au
16-17 September 2023: KARIONG PLANT LOVERS FAIR at Kariong Mountains High School, 10 Festival Drive KARIONG. Tickets are $15 or coach bookings are $13 per person. www.plantloversfair.com.au
1-10 September 2023: HISTORY ILLUMINATED. This event is an annual week-long festival celebrating all things history across Lake Macquarie. Please visit the Lake Macquarie City Council website for a list of events and locations. https://library.lakemac.com.au/Whats-On/Festivals-Exhibitions/History-Illuminated
Mingara Orchid Show
Mini Art Exhibition
Maitland Orchid Show
Within the Lake Macquarie Area
Lake Macquarie Cruises
Marmong Point
Lake Macquarie City Council has an excellent website that has detailed tourist information on activities, tours and a range of accommodation options. To go to the Lake Macquarie City Council tourist website click the link below.
COASTXP adventure boat tours & whale watching. Garden Clubs Australia Convention ticket holders use promo code "GARDEN" for 10% off a CoastXP tour (must show Garden Clubs Australia Convention ticket prior to boarding on the day). Offer valid until 31 December 2023. Our website can be found here - https://www.coastxp.com/
Outside the Lake Macquarie Area
While you are here why not extend your stay and visit the many spectacular landmarks in the Newcsstle area or go out to the Hunter Valley wine region. Links to visitor websites for these areas are below.
Newcastle Area
Hunter Valley
Port Stephens
Newcastle Memorial Walk
Hunter Valley Gardens
Dolphin, Whale and Water Cruises
Fort Scratchley
Hunter Valley Vineyard Pokolbin
Tea Gardens Ferry