Logistics
The Yacht Club
The Lake Macquarie Yacht Club will be hosting the Championship.
Accommodation
The Range of accommodation includes Hotels, Motels, Caravan parks, and for those who require absolute waterfront with the Etchells moored alongside we suggest a houseboat. The area is a popular holiday location in January so you should book early. The venue offers excellent attractions for partners and family. In addition to the recreation facilities of the lake itself, there are numerous World Class surfing beaches in the vicinity, as well as the delightfully rejuvenated city centre of Newcastle. A little further a field are the Hunter Valley wineries, and Port Stephens. For the full range of accommodation available, visit the Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre.
HOUSEBOATS:
- Castaways Afloat 0421 607 601 castawaysafloat.com.au
- Lake Macquarie Boat Hire 1800 633 885 lakemacboathire.com.au
- Luxury Afloat Lake Macquarie (02) 49583044 luxuryafloat.net.au
HOTELS:
- Gunyah Hotel (the closest) (02) 4945 4603 gunyahhotel.com.au
- Caves Beach Hotel Motel (02) 4971 1532
- Comfort Inn Lake Macquarie (02) 4945 8622 comfortinnlakemacquarie.com.au
- New Orana Hotel (02) 4971 1522
- Pacific Blue Hotel (02) 9267 3888
- Pippi's At The Point (02) 4958 1022 pippis.com.au
- Warners Bay Hotel (02) 4948 9055 warnersbayhotel.com.au
MOTELS:
- Aquarius Motel Belmont (02) 4945 9899 aquariusmotel.com.au
- Black Swan Waterfront Motel (02) 4971 1392 blackswanmotel.com.au
- Lakeside Motor Inn (02) 4948 9666 lakesidemotorinn.com.au
- Lakeview Motor Inn (02) 4945 8622 goldenchain.com.au
- Squids Ink (02) 4947 7223 squidsink.com.au
CARAVAN PARKS:
- Belmont Pines Lakeside Park (02) 4945 4750 lakemac.com.au
- Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park (02) 4971 2858 lakemac.com.au
- Spinnakers Leisure Park (02) 4945 3405 spinnakers.com.au
Shore Facilities
Facilities at the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club include:
- Hard stand crane for lifting boats in and out
- Mast derrick for lifting masts in and out
- Abundant jetty space available for visiting yachts
- Large hard stand area for one-design yachts
- Saltwater Grill Brasserie, dine indoors or al fresco on the deck
- Fully licensed venue open 7 days a week
Boat Storage
Competitors may leave their boats, free of charge at LMYC, one week prior to, and one week after the National Titles. Boats have already arrived from New Zealand and Interstate. Boat may be left for the longer term by payment of a prescribed rent. Contact LMYC General Manager, Ken McLeod, Phone: (02) 4945 0022.
Smidmore Masts
Location & Directions
Directions at Google Maps
The Local Area
Lake Macquarie is Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake at around four times the size of Sydney Harbour, and is located approximately 150km north of Sydney (and 20km south of Newcastle). The Lake provides non-tidal, flat waters virtually year round, with 150km of magnificent foreshore, with some of the best cruising grounds and safest all-weather anchorages on the east coast. With deep water and consistent winds, Lake Macquarie provides the perfect conditions for the serious business of yacht racing and regattas. There is ocean access for yachts drawing up to two metres and easy land access for trailable boats of all kinds.