There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles in at Swan Bay, and The Lakehouse was built to hold it. Perched on the water’s edge at Marks Point, this waterfront retreat trades city noise for cathedral ceilings, open-plan living and a deck that frames Lake Macquarie like a painting. Its three bedrooms sit tucked away from the main living space, restful and light-filled, with the master offering its own balcony for slow mornings over coffee as the sun rises over the bay. Afternoons call for kayaks and paddleboards drifting toward Naru Beach and Elizabeth Island, while considered furnishings and warm, uncluttered interiors make just as strong a case for staying in. Caves Beach is a short run down the road, Newcastle a half hour beyond, though the real pull here is doing very little at all, and watching the light change over the water. The Lakehouse Speers Point Homegrown Market Lake Macquarie’s largest market transforms Speers Point Park twice a month with 120-plus stalls, local makers and live music. Come hungry, linger over coffee and leave with something beautiful you never knew you needed. Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point @homegrownmarkets Time to Book Your Next Local Getaway? That dream holiday is within reach. Find the perfect place for your next Australian holiday at Belle Property Escapes. belleescapes.com.au STAY PLAY Watagans National Park Rainforest trails, cascading waterfalls and mosscovered relics define this lush Lake Macquarie escape. Chase Gap Creek Falls, pause at Monkey Face Lookout or walk the Great North Walk, with Aboriginal heritage woven throughout. Access via Heaton Road Destination NSW Destination NSW Ranked among Australia’s top ten beaches, Caves Beach is at its quietest in winter. Wander the sea caves, linger at the lookouts and watch first light spill across the Pacific before the rest of the coast wakes. Caves Beach Caves Beach Road, Caves Beach Scan the QR code to learn more Marks Point, NSW 15 SITCHU MAGAZINE
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