HOT LINKS & AREA INFO

HOT LINKS

Australian Naturist Federation

Australian SUN and HEALTH

Naturist Lifestyle T.A.N.

Helios Nudist Club

River Island

Free Beach Association

Heritage Australia

Kiata Country Club

Coast and Valley Naturists

Twin Falls

Aussie Naturists
 

Overseas Web sites

Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park (Toronto, Canada)

AREA INFO - Welcome to Lake Macquarie.

Lake Macquarie Snapshot

The city’s centrepiece is a vast blue water expanse, four and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour. Sandy inlets, secluded bays and protected foreshores feature around the Lake, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving,  fishing and other water activities.

There is plenty to see and do from the waters edge, with community parks and reserves, bush walking tracks, flora and fauna trails, shared paths, shopping precincts, art galleries and town centres spread around the city’s lake foreshore areas

http://www.visitlakemac.com.au/

Newcastle Snapshot

Newcastle, Australia’s seventh largest city, is only 160kms north of Sydney. It is located in the heart of the Hunter Region and bordered by a stunning coastline with beautiful beaches.

History: As Australia 's second oldest city, Newcastle is a region rich with unique history. The Awabakal and Worimi peoples are recognised and acknowledged as traditional custodians of the land and waters of the Newcastle area. The earliest Aboriginal reference to the naming of Newcastle is Muloobinba (meaning Mu-lu-bin [edible sea fern] -ba [place of]). Following European settlement, Newcastle became a penal station, a coal town, a steel city.

Today, it is NSW's second largest city and the seventh largest city in Australia .

Geography: With its sheltered harbour and profusion of natural resources, Newcastle has long been a preferred place for settlement. Located at the mouth of the Hunter River and in the heart of New South Wales ’ prosperous Hunter region, it lays claim to an exceptional mix of agriculture, natural attractions and industry. The topography of the area is diverse with sand dunes, wetland areas and coastal national parks complimenting the hustle & bustle of city life.

Surrounding Areas: Lake Macquarie , Port Stephens, Hunter Valley and Maitland.

Getting Around: Newcastle is easily accessible by air, rail, boat, interstate and local coach services. The City offers a range of local public transport services, as well as cycleways and walking tracks. For Newcastle bus, ferry and train timetable information phone 131 500.

Travel Times to Newcastle (Hours):

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Business & Employment: Newcastle boasts a diversified commercial, cultural, trade and industrial economy. This robust economy ensures Newcastle continues to cement its position as one of Australia’s key business destinations.

Health:  Newcastle has private and public health facilities, including hospitals, medical centres, mental health, rehabilitation and palliative care services. For information and contact details visit the Hunter New England Health website.

Education: Newcastle offers quality primary, secondary and tertiary education facilities. The University of Newcastle is one of the country's top research universities and the quality of that research is recognised both in Australia and internationally.

Recreation: Newcastle City Council provides or maintains 345 parks of which 146 are playing fields. There are 60 tennis courts, 87 netball courts, 103 children’s playgrounds, 5 swimming pools and a wide range of other facilities provided by council.

http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/

Cessnock Snapshot

Located less than two hours drive north of Sydney, the area of Cessnock includes small towns such as Paxton, Millfield and the wonderfully named Bellbird. With a population of around 42,100, Cessnock is a major tourist hub with plenty of character and charm.

The town was named after Cessnock Castle in Scotland because of the influence from the Scottish settlers in the Valley. Once a highly prosperous town thriving on the rich coal seams in the area, Cessnock is now better known as being the gateway to the wineries of the Hunter region, one of New South Wales' most vital winemaking areas. So a short trip out of Cessnock is as far as you need go for a pleasant afternoon spent tasting the local produce.

Revel in the richness of Cessnock's convict, coal and Aboriginal heritage, or spend time admiring the abundant art galleries, antique and craft shops. Play a round on a world-class golf course before choosing from a wide range of restaurants, cafes, old-style pubs and themed winery eateries for dinner and drinks. Tour the wineries, take a heritage walk or for the more keen there are many adventure tours in the valley.

http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Cessnock.aspx