Paddling near Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle sits at the mouth of the Hunter River on the New South Wales coast, giving paddlers immediate access to tidal creeks, estuaries, and one of Australia's largest coastal saltwater lagoons. Lake Macquarie is the marquee destination, while Throsby Creek, the Hunter River wetlands, and the Myall Lakes system round out a varied paddling region suited to all skill levels.
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