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Courtesy Moorings
There are five courtesy moorings on Lake Macquarie: two on the eastern side of Swansea
Bridge, and one each at Green Point, Wangi Wangi and Kilaben Bay. the Wangi one is
outside the RSL and the Kilaben Bay mooring is to the west of Styles Point and on the
Styles Point side of the bay.
Pump Out Facilities
Belmont Timber Jetty and buoyed area. Pump out facilities corner Macquarie Rd and
Brooks Parade
Gwandalan - end Koowong Road - Toilet/pump out facilities
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club ( pay if not a member)
Marmong Point Marina. Fuel available at Marmong
Rathmines - Styles Point Reserve
Styles Point Reserve (Rathmines) toilet/change facilities. Marine Sewerage pump out
Toronto Boat Ramp and public wharf
Wangi Wangi Dobell Park pump out facilities located near Dobell Drive and Kent Place
Wangi Wangi - Market Street near workers club)
Boat Ramps
Balcolyn - Shingle Spliter Point - Concrete ramp in good condition with gravel access and
parking. The water is shallow with a navigable channel. Toilets are 60m away
Balmoral - Balmoral Place Reserve - upgraded ramp in excellent condition. parking is either
on grass or gravel. toilets available in nearby park
Belmont - Brooks Parade - concrete ramp with lighting
Belmont South - Paley Cres - 6m wide and in good condition. sealed access with grass parking for trailer, sealed
for cars. The water is shallow but has a navigable channel. Toilets are 50m away.
Blacksmiths - Ungala Road -The wide concrete ramp runs into an internal beach. Plenty of sealed parking. There is
a fishing table and lighting
Bolton Point - Middle Point Road - 6m wide ramp in fair condition with sealed parking area. toilets 100mm away.
Bonnels Bay - grand Parade - concrete ramp in good condition with gravel access and parking. Toilets, water and
lighting available
Cams Wharf Road - Concrete ramp with sealed and grass parking. lighting and toilets available
Coal Point - Skye Point Road - Concrete ramp in good condition with sealed and grass parking, lighting and toilets
Croudance Bay - Concrete 15m wide and in good condition with a drop at the edge. Shallow water at launch site
but becoming deeper
Dora Creek - Dora Street - ramp in poor condition. large sealed parking area and fish cleaning table
Eleebana - Macquarie Drive - 14m wide concrete ramp in fair condition. Ramp drops to deep hole and then
becomes shallow. Watch for rocks on the western side. Partly sealed parking
Marks Point - Naru Street - Concrete ramp in good condition with a gravel parking area
Marks Point - Village Bay Close - Concrete ramp in fair condition. roadside parking available but limited
Marmong Point - Nanda Street - 12m wide concrete ramp in reasonable condition with some surface cracks.
Parking is sealed and grassed
Morisset - Lakeview Road - Concrete ramp in poor condition. the parking are is sealed. BBQ facilities. Toilets 500m
away
Nords Wharf - Branter Road - Concrete ramp in good condition. Toilets and water available
Pelican - Concrete ramp in good condition with a gravel and grass parking area. Fish cleaning facilities and toilets
nearby
Rathmines - Off Dorrington Rd - very large concrete ramp in good condition. Toilets are 15 m away
Rathmines (styles point) - off Overhill Rd - concrete ramp in good condition with toilets and water nearby
Speers Point - Cockle Creek - two concrete ramps in good condition with a sealed parking area and lighting. There
is a fish cleaning area and toilets about 150 metres away
Sunshine - Sunshine Reserve - concrete ramp in good condition with gravel access and parking, lights and toilets
nearby
Swansea - Channel street - Concrete ramp in poor condition. Parking is on gravel roadside
Swansea - Off Park Street - Concrete ramp in good condition and a good slope to swansea channel. Sealed
parking, lighting and toilets 30m away. there is no tie up position available
Swansea - Near Coon Island - good wide concrete ramp with gravel and grass parking
Toronto - Wharf Street - concrete launching ramp 8m wide with apron walls on each side. Sealed parking area with
limited space. Water is shallow
Toronto - off Anzac Parade - Concrete launching ramp in good condition but the water is shallow. Parking area is
partly sealed, lights and toilets close by.
Valentine - Dilkera Ave -8 m wide concrete ramp in good conditon with sealed parking area. toilets are wihtin 40m.
Foreshore park for picnicing, walking and riding
Wangi Wangi - Kent Place - Small concrete ramp with a gravel and grass parking area. A fish cleaning table and
toilets nearby
Wangi Wangi Tourist Park- Pelican Drive- Kent Place - Small concrete ramp with a gravel and grass parking area. A
fish cleaning table and toilets nearby
Wyee Point - 71 Ruttleys Road - concrete ramp in good condition access through the Meca Tourist Park during
daylight hours
Public Jettys Lake bathing areas do not have protective netting or barriers
Acardia Vale - opposite Brook Street - buoyed area, toilet facilities
Belmont - Brooks Parade - buoyed area. Fresh water showers/toilets
Bolton Point - end of Middle Point Road
Bolton Point - off Prospect Ave
Bonnells Bay - Aloha Close
Brightwaters - Lakeview Road - buoyed area, toilet facilities
Coal Point - toilet/change facilities
Dora Creek - Doree Place
Green Point - off The Shores Way - toilets
Gwandalan - end Koowong Road - Toilet/pump out facilities
Kilaben Bay - off Kilaben Road opp Jarrett St - toilet/fresh water showers
Little Wangi - Behind house no: 155 Watkins Road
Nords Wharf - off Nords Wharf Road - Fresh water/tap/shower
Pelican - off Lake Street
Rathmines - North End of Silling Street (near Bowling Club) buoyed area
Speers Point - Speers Point Park - Toilet/change facilities
Styles Point Reserve (Rathmines) - off Overhill Rd - toilet/change facilities. Marine Sewerage pumpout unit
available
Sunshine - Sunshine Parade - Buoyed area
Swansea - the Esplanade
Swansea - Channel Street
Toronto - Victory Parade nr Wharf Street - toilet facilities
Valentine - Off Valentine Cres (near Bowling Club) - buoyed area. Fresh water showers/toilets
Warners Bay - Warners Bay Reserve - Toilet/ change facilities
Wangi Wangi - Market Street (near workers club) - buoyed area. Toilets available
Wangi Wangi Dobell Park - marine sewerage pump out facilities, toilets available
Swansea Bar The Entrance to Lake Macquarie is via the Swansea Channel. Cruisers are strongly advised to contact
Coastal Patrol Lake Macquarie for current information about crossing the Bar and max. depths. At the lake end of
the channel is an area of shallow water known locally as the Drop Over. The depth here does fluctuate and you
should contact Marine Rescue for current conditions BEFORE setting out on your cruise.
Swansea Bridge spans the swansea channel Requests for opening teh bridge are taken by the Coastal Patrol: ph
(02) 4971 3723. They need at least one hour's notice to raise the bridge between the hours of 0600-1800, then six
hours' notice between 1900-0600. The bridge will not be opened in winds above 30 knots and Coastal Patrol
confirmed that it can jam during excessive heat. Radio frequency: 27MHz, VHF, MF/HF,
Gwandalan southern end of the lake on the western side of Crangan Bay -
Gwandalan Bowling Club is right on the water front and has its own free jetty (but very shallow)
Pulbah Island a good fishing spot so is - Point Wostoncroft to the southwest - a popular anchorage and fishing
spot
Wangi Wangi Wangi Workers Club jetty is free during the day if you are using the club facilities and you can stay
overnight for a small fee which includes power, water and showers.
Dora Creek Not much to do but a pretty spot. The creek can be difficult to access as it is mostly shoal water but if
you have a retractable keel or shallow draught its worth a visit. Black Swans and Pelicans abound (seasonal) and
crabbing is reportedly good around the mudflaps near the entrance. A Boat ramp is found on the northern shore
and you can anchor at nearby Bonnels Bay. The creek is a great place for kayaking
The Bird Cage the popular name for the sheltered anchorage just to the west of Bird Cage Point. During the
summer groups of boats will often arrange to meet there and anchor overnight. there are no amenities, shops but it
is a good place for fishing and enjoying the view. The grounds of the old Morisset Hospital can be seen from this
area and in 1972 the grounds where declared a wildlife refuge so plenty of kangaroos and wallabies around.
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Best known for its competitive racing fleet and Tony Mowbray. The club has a regular
Live music program. Visitors are required to have a category seven certificate for racing on the lake and a category
four for offshore racing. If required the LMYC can inspect visiting boats for category seven certification.
Pelican Marina
Marmong Point
Marks Point Marina
Rathmines Rathmines Memorial Bowling Club was built in 1940 and was used as the officers' mess for the RAAF
seaplane base until 1961. It was the largest seaplane base in the southern hemisphere and is the most intact
example of a RAAF WWII seaplane base in Australia. Today the walls of the club are covered with WWII
memorabilia and model seaplanes hang from the ceiling. The club celebrates its heritage by hosting a Catalina
seaplane festival each year.
Toronto is on the western side of the lake. The Toronto Royal Motor Yacht Club (TRMYC) has overnight berths
available at a small fee which includes electricity & showers. There is no jetty charge for casual visitors who use
the club's facilities. RMYC advises that the draught at their jetty is approximately seven metres. They hold the
"Heaven Can Wait" 24 hour yacht race which is a major annual sailing event to promote sailing, the Lake
Macquarie/Newcastle/Hunter region – and to raise funds for cancer research. There is also a shorter one lap dash
for those that don't want to commit to 24 hours.
Toronto also holds the annual Heritage Afloat Festival (wooden and traditional boats) at Easter time. The public
jetty at Toronto has an approximate draught of two metres. There is a boat ramp next to Hirecraft Marine but limited
parking for boat trailers
Fishing