Ainslie & Dan's Guidebook

Ainslie & Dan
Ainslie & Dan
Ainslie & Dan's Guidebook

Dining out

From cafes, clubs and pubs, there is a diverse range of eateries available locally.
Awesome cocktails and tapas upstairs in The Mulberry Bar with amazing Lake views. Toronto Hotel also offers regular live music and big name bands. Great pub food downstairs.
10 locals recommend
Toronto Hotel
74 Victory Parade
10 locals recommend
Awesome cocktails and tapas upstairs in The Mulberry Bar with amazing Lake views. Toronto Hotel also offers regular live music and big name bands. Great pub food downstairs.
13 locals recommend
Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto
6 Arnott Ave
13 locals recommend
Great casual place for drinks and dining. Views over the lake.
8 locals recommend
Pippi's At The Point Hotel
199 Main Rd
8 locals recommend
Great casual place for drinks and dining. Views over the lake.
Casa-Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar
24 Victory Parade

Brunch anyone?

Lakeside cafe offering panoramic views, next to kids playgrounds and swimming spot.
10 locals recommend
Tinto Espresso Bar & Infuzion Cafe
30 Victory Parade
10 locals recommend

Warner’s Bay - Bike riding and walking trail

Great lakeside place to breakfast, lunch or shop. Lakeside path for exercising.
41 locals recommend
Warners Bay
41 locals recommend

Beaches

One of many beaches in the Newcastle area, Merewether is a draw for both swimmers and surfers. Great walk along the ANZAC memorial.
56 locals recommend
Merewether Beach
56 locals recommend
Iconic Newcastle beach, Nobby’s headland has picturesque views, a surf school, an excellent cafe and all facilities. And right in the heart of Newy!
76 locals recommend
Nobbys Beach
Nobbys Rd
76 locals recommend
Iconic Newcastle beach, Nobby’s headland has picturesque views, a surf school, an excellent cafe and all facilities. And right in the heart of Newy!

Sightseeing

An absolute must see if you visit the Valley, HVG are amazing! Allow a few hours.
247 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke Rd
247 locals recommend
An absolute must see if you visit the Valley, HVG are amazing! Allow a few hours.
https://www.lmlr.org.au/ Historic light rail. See the link for local activities.
Lake Macquarie Light Rail
https://www.lmlr.org.au/ Historic light rail. See the link for local activities.

Family favourite

Great little family friendly zoo. Check out the meerkats!
100 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Zoo
138 Lomas Ln
100 locals recommend

Shopping

Rainy day? Shopping? Movies?
132 locals recommend
Charlestown Square
30 Pearson St
132 locals recommend