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.
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Local Insights Edition 20: Cardiff & Surrounds
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.
Local Insights Edition 20: New Lambton & Surrounds
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.
Local Insights Edition 20: Warners Bay/Lake Macquarie
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.
Local Insights Edition 20: Southern Lake Macquarie
Skiffs race the lake, while round at the coast, sea caves and rock pools keep the kids busy for hours.
The Reformer Round-Up
Reformer Pilates has become part of the weekly routine across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie – fitted in before work, after the school run or in place of a Saturday sleep-in.





