Guidebook for Belmont NSW

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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).
9 locals recommend
Sesame's On The Lake
63 Maude St
9 locals recommend
Great 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.
6 locals recommend
Sotos Tea & Coffee Bar
45 Evans St
6 locals recommend
A 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.
14 locals recommend
Gunyah Hotel
644 Pacific Hwy
14 locals recommend
Near Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, views, dog-friendly balcony dining, weekday lunch special, weekend live music.
Warner’s Bay, mixed reviews but doggie dining outside.
7 locals recommend
Canon Food, Bar And Espresso
460 The Esplanade
7 locals recommend
Warner’s Bay, mixed reviews but doggie dining outside.
Between Coles & Woolies, good food and doggies always tied up outside happily waiting.
8 locals recommend
Cafe Macquarie
26 Macquarie St
8 locals recommend
Between Coles & Woolies, good food and doggies always tied up outside happily waiting.
It's a drive from the cottage, but it's great Mexican.
19 locals recommend
{antojitos}
11 Steel St
19 locals recommend
It's a drive from the cottage, but it's great Mexican.
Food, sailing and live music Friday and Sunday.
32 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Ada Street
32 locals recommend
Food, sailing and live music Friday and Sunday.
Family friendly dining.
49 locals recommend
Swansea RSL
5 Bridge St
49 locals recommend
Family friendly dining.
Food, views, kids playground, live music.
28 locals recommend
Caves Beach Resort
8 Beachside Dr
28 locals recommend
Food, views, kids playground, live music.
Good food, quiet area. Overlooking lake. Next to park and swimming baths. 5 min. Drive from cottage.
6 locals recommend
Valentine Bowling Club
17A Valentine Cres
6 locals recommend
Good 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.
20 locals recommend
Salina Restaurant
626 Pacific Hwy
20 locals recommend
Hidden away on the highway in Belmont. Outdoor courtyard seating in warmer weather.
Take away or eat-in..
Ocean City Chinese Restaurant
616 Pacific Hwy
Take away or eat-in..
Chinese meals.
9 locals recommend
Pelican RSL Club
1 Piriwal St
9 locals recommend
Chinese meals.
Can order ahead with the app. Drive through and eat-in. Cheapest petrol in Belmont adjacent.
Guzman y Gomez - Central Belmont
515 Pacific Highway
Can order ahead with the app. Drive through and eat-in. Cheapest petrol in Belmont adjacent.
cafe in nice location
Harry and Lola's
96 Creek Reserve Road
cafe in nice location
cafe in park. Table service - with actual service... over-priced, but nice.
Table 1 Espresso Speers Point
15 Park Road
cafe 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.
28 locals recommend
Belmont 16s
The Parade
28 locals recommend
Several restaurants and bars and good music and shows. Fabulous location on the lake and a short walk from the house.

Everything Else

Dog and kid friendly beach.
Naru Reserve
1 Naru Cres
Dog and kid friendly beach.
16km Belmont to Newcastle bike, walk, dog, bush track.
57 locals recommend
Fernleigh Track
Bailey Street
57 locals recommend
16km Belmont to Newcastle bike, walk, dog, bush track.
Our little local cinema
7 locals recommend
Lake Cinema
62 Main Rd
7 locals recommend
Our little local cinema
Safe swimming, best at higher tides, can walk the break wall and also to the ocean beach.
15 locals recommend
Grannys Pool
15 locals recommend
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.
152 locals recommend
Caves Beach
152 locals recommend
Visit the caves at low tide. South of the surf club and patrolled beach.
Who knew? Great fun, why not?
6 locals recommend
Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
230 Macquarie Rd
6 locals recommend
Who 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.
38 locals recommend
Speers Point Park
Park Road
38 locals recommend
amazing (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 Road
exihibits, concerts and a cafe - check website for current schedule.
All days kids entertainment.
Chipmunks Playland & Café Belmont
All days kids entertainment.

Essentials

ALDI Belmont
151 High St
7 locals recommend
Woolworths Belmont
Singleton Street
7 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Coles Supermarkets
Macquarie Street
6 locals recommend

Shopping

Primewest Belmont Citi Centre
41 Macquarie St
Belmont Central Shopping Centre
1 Singleton St
The Reject Shop Belmont
570 Pacific Hwy
Easy parking, quiet Thursday night shopping, several cafes.
8 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie Fair
46 Wilsons Rd
8 locals recommend
Easy 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.
147 locals recommend
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley Ave
147 locals recommend
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.
A patrolled beach with a weekend cafe, dog beach nearby and beautiful caves and rock pools at low tide.
152 locals recommend
Caves Beach
152 locals recommend
A patrolled beach with a weekend cafe, dog beach nearby and beautiful caves and rock pools at low tide.
If your into this kind of thing...
13 locals recommend
Hunter Wetlands Centre
1 Wetlands Pl
13 locals recommend
If 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 Avenue
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.
dog friendy area, parking, access to 6km walking track (no dogs, but locals walk dogs there often), beautiful and quiet.
6 locals recommend
Green Point Foreshore Reserve
6 locals recommend
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.
37 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
1A First St
37 locals recommend
It's free. Beautiful views. Access to walks and bike tracks.
Patrolled beach (summer). Dog areas outside of surfclub zone. Nice! Easy parking.
48 locals recommend
Blacksmiths Beach
48 locals recommend
Patrolled beach (summer). Dog areas outside of surfclub zone. Nice! Easy parking.
beautiful gardens, has entry fee
247 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke Rd
247 locals recommend
beautiful gardens, has entry fee
nice - good for kids
100 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Zoo
138 Lomas Ln
100 locals recommend
nice - good for kids