Guidebook for Belmont NSW
Food Scene
Great local, eat in or take-away. Can walk from cottage. Dining with dog on front veranda (call to confirm).
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Sesame's On The Lake
63 Maude StGreat local, eat in or take-away. Can walk from cottage. Dining with dog on front veranda (call to confirm).
A few houses away with coffee, snacks and friendly service. Unusual hours.
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Sotos Tea & Coffee Bar
45 Evans StA few houses away with coffee, snacks and friendly service. Unusual hours.
Near Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, views, dog-friendly balcony dining, weekday lunch special, weekend live music.
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Gunyah Hotel
644 Pacific HwyNear Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, views, dog-friendly balcony dining, weekday lunch special, weekend live music.
Warner’s Bay, mixed reviews but doggie dining outside.
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Canon Food, Bar And Espresso
460 The EsplanadeWarner’s Bay, mixed reviews but doggie dining outside.
Between Coles & Woolies, good food and doggies always tied up outside happily waiting.
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Cafe Macquarie
26 Macquarie StBetween Coles & Woolies, good food and doggies always tied up outside happily waiting.
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11 Steel StIt's a drive from the cottage, but it's great Mexican.
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Ada StreetFood, sailing and live music Friday and Sunday.
Swansea RSL
5 Bridge StFamily friendly dining.
Caves Beach Resort
8 Beachside DrFood, views, kids playground, live music.
Good food, quiet area. Overlooking lake. Next to park and swimming baths. 5 min. Drive from cottage.
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Valentine Bowling Club
17A Valentine CresGood food, quiet area. Overlooking lake. Next to park and swimming baths. 5 min. Drive from cottage.
Hidden away on the highway in Belmont. Outdoor courtyard seating in warmer weather.
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Salina Restaurant
626 Pacific HwyHidden away on the highway in Belmont. Outdoor courtyard seating in warmer weather.
Ocean City Chinese Restaurant
616 Pacific HwyTake away or eat-in..
Pelican RSL Club
1 Piriwal StChinese meals.
Can order ahead with the app. Drive through and eat-in. Cheapest petrol in Belmont adjacent.
Guzman y Gomez - Central Belmont
515 Pacific HighwayCan order ahead with the app. Drive through and eat-in. Cheapest petrol in Belmont adjacent.
Harry and Lola's
96 Creek Reserve Roadcafe in nice location
cafe in park. Table service - with actual service... over-priced, but nice.
Table 1 Espresso Speers Point
15 Park Roadcafe in park. Table service - with actual service... over-priced, but nice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Several restaurants and bars and good music and shows. Fabulous location on the lake and a short walk from the house.
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Belmont 16s
The ParadeSeveral restaurants and bars and good music and shows. Fabulous location on the lake and a short walk from the house.
Everything Else
Naru Reserve
1 Naru CresDog and kid friendly beach.
Fernleigh Track
Bailey Street16km Belmont to Newcastle bike, walk, dog, bush track.
Lake Cinema
62 Main RdOur little local cinema
Safe swimming, best at higher tides, can walk the break wall and also to the ocean beach.
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Grannys Pool
Safe swimming, best at higher tides, can walk the break wall and also to the ocean beach.
Visit the caves at low tide. South of the surf club and patrolled beach.
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Caves Beach
Visit the caves at low tide. South of the surf club and patrolled beach.
Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
230 Macquarie RdWho knew? Great fun, why not?
amazing (scary & fun) slide. This is the premier area of Council - lots of shade, covered areas, great views, weekend markets, 2 cafes.
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Speers Point Park
Park Roadamazing (scary & fun) slide. This is the premier area of Council - lots of shade, covered areas, great views, weekend markets, 2 cafes.
exihibits, concerts and a cafe - check website for current schedule.
Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie
96 Creek Reserve Roadexihibits, concerts and a cafe - check website for current schedule.
Chipmunks Playland & Café Belmont
All days kids entertainment.
Essentials
ALDI Belmont
151 High StWoolworths Belmont
Singleton StreetColes Supermarkets
Macquarie StreetShopping
Primewest Belmont Citi Centre
41 Macquarie StBelmont Central Shopping Centre
1 Singleton StThe Reject Shop Belmont
570 Pacific HwyEasy parking, quiet Thursday night shopping, several cafes.
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Lake Macquarie Fair
46 Wilsons RdEasy parking, quiet Thursday night shopping, several cafes.
Sightseeing
Free entry, paid parking, A must see! A variety of animals, beautiful walks, picnic areas, good in a weather. A favourite for kids of all ages. A large area with plenty of space to explore.
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveFree entry, paid parking, A must see! A variety of animals, beautiful walks, picnic areas, good in a weather. A favourite for kids of all ages. A large area with plenty of space to explore.
A patrolled beach with a weekend cafe, dog beach nearby and beautiful caves and rock pools at low tide.
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Caves Beach
A patrolled beach with a weekend cafe, dog beach nearby and beautiful caves and rock pools at low tide.
Hunter Wetlands Centre
1 Wetlands PlIf your into this kind of thing...
Address: 110 Dilkera Avenue, Valentine NSW
Dog Friendly
Playground Ideal Age: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Young School Age Kids
Public Toilets: Yes
Picnic Facilities: Picnic table & lots of grass
BBQ: Yes
Nearby Cafe or Restaurant: You’ll have to drive to Star Anise Cafe, Hairy Lime Cafe, Designer Delights and Valentine Takeaway in Valentine shops.
Boat Ramp: There’s a small boat ramp and jetty just down from the playground.
Bennett Park
110 Dilkera AvenueAddress: 110 Dilkera Avenue, Valentine NSW
Dog Friendly
Playground Ideal Age: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Young School Age Kids
Public Toilets: Yes
Picnic Facilities: Picnic table & lots of grass
BBQ: Yes
Nearby Cafe or Restaurant: You’ll have to drive to Star Anise Cafe, Hairy Lime Cafe, Designer Delights and Valentine Takeaway in Valentine shops.
Boat Ramp: There’s a small boat ramp and jetty just down from the playground.
dog friendy area, parking, access to 6km walking track (no dogs, but locals walk dogs there often), beautiful and quiet.
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Green Point Foreshore Reserve
dog friendy area, parking, access to 6km walking track (no dogs, but locals walk dogs there often), beautiful and quiet.
It's free. Beautiful views. Access to walks and bike tracks.
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Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First StIt's free. Beautiful views. Access to walks and bike tracks.
Patrolled beach (summer). Dog areas outside of surfclub zone.
Nice! Easy parking.
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Blacksmiths Beach
Patrolled beach (summer). Dog areas outside of surfclub zone.
Nice! Easy parking.
I-Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke Rdbeautiful gardens, has entry fee
I-Hunter Valley Zoo
138 Lomas Lnnice - good for kids