Belmont - Places to See

Parkland

Cane Pt, Belmont South, is a small peninsula that juts out from the mainland at the end of Ethel St which runs to the west off the highway. It is a very pleasant little spot, surrounded by the waters of Lake Macquarie on three sides, with a caravan park, a boat ramp, and fine views.

Also at Belmont South, on the left-hand side of the highway as you are headed north, there is a strip of foreshore parkland at sea-level with a playground, picnic and barbecue facilities, a few trees and views over the lake: northwards to the flotilla of boats at the sailing and yachting clubs and north-east to Cardiff Pt on the other side of Belmont Bay.

Yacht Club
To access the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club (tel: 02 4945 0022), continue north along the highway past the caravan park then turn left into Ada St. There is a boat ramp by the walkway.

Sailing Club
The Belmont 16 ft Sailing Club (tel: 02 4945 0888) can be reached by turning off the highway into Macquarie St. At the end of the road turn right into Brooks Parade and continue past the rock pool and boat ramp. Gerald St, with its caravan park, is to the right and Ross St is to the left. Follow the latter and then turn left into The Parade and it is here that you will find the sailing club.

Belmont Golf Course
The club house is located at the end of a private driveway which runs to the east off the highway at the southernmost end of Belmont.

Boat Hire
Squids Ink Boat Hire is located at 690 Pacific Highway (02 4947 7223).

The Macquarie Enterprise Cruise
The Macquarie Enterprise Cruise operates a four-hour luncheon cruise every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday which is intended to pick people up from Belmont Wharf, although the deterioration of the wharf has made this service problematic. However, ring (02) 4973 2513 for further information.