Lake Macquarie is the largest coastal saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere. It covers approximately 120 square kilometres (four times the size of Sydney Harbour), is 24 kilometres long, 3.2 kilometres at its widest point and 9.7 metres at its deepest. The lake’s foreshore consists of 174 kilometres of bays, beaches and headlands.
Driving from Sydney, Lake Macquarie can be reached in less than two hours. It is a very popular recreational area, especially for boating.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
In the Highlands of Scotland, Judy Barford encounters a creative display that gives a nod to a mythical creature.
Driving around Scotland, Judy Barford stops at a ruin steeped in history.
