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New estates and modern playgrounds define one end of this corridor, while a rail trail on an old coal line at the other draws walkers and cyclists through the quieter, semi-rural pocket.

The train line keeps this part of the region well connected, while up in the hills, a lookout gives sweeping views back across the lake.

Koalas and picnic tables share the reserve at one end of the village, while a strip of boutiques and cafes on the other has been trading in some form for over a century.

Weekend markets and a run of cafes line the foreshore, while further round the lake, a huge playground and a Saturday Parkrun keep the crowds moving.

Skiffs race the lake, while round at the coast, sea caves and rock pools keep the kids busy for hours.

Old mining streets meet newer estates, where the houses give way to bushland, walking and mountain bike trails.