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Belmont
Belmont is ideally located
between the shores of the beautiful Lake Macquarie, (Australians largest
saltwater coastal lake) and the Pacific Ocean. Originally inhabited by the
Awabakal Aboriginal tribe, today it is a lovely waterside suburb of Lake
Macquarie, 20 minutes from Newcastle and only an hour and a half from Sydney.
Home to a mix of older cottages,
apartments and large executive family homes, Belmont is ideal for either a short
break, or a great family holiday.
 Well
known to boating and fishing enthusiasts alike, it caters to everyone. Belmont
offers activities for sailors, anglers, swimmers, golfers, surfers, as well as
those just wanting to relax and "get away from it all".
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club and the
Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club (known to locals as the 16 footers) provide
facilities for the large sailing community. Some local boatsheds also offer boat
hire and cruises around the lake.
The entrance to the lake is
at Swansea (only five minutes from Belmont) and offers crystal clear
waters, swimming spots, excellent fishing and is a popular area for Scuba divers
to explore the underwater world.
The Belmont City Shopping Centre
and Jewells Town Shopping Centre are some of the major shopping centre's in the
area. Belmont is undergoing rapid expansion with a new Shopping Centre being
built, that will host a new
Woolworths by December 2008, and an Aldi supermarket is also currently being built in the area. It
is within easy reach of Charlestown Square, which has over 170 specialty
stores and is currently also being expanded. There are many Cafes and Restaurants to choose
from, from fine dining to cafe meals to budget meals at the local clubs.
From relaxing on one of the many
nearby beaches (Redhead, Blacksmiths and Caves Beach) to appreciating the
stunning scenery from one of the many foreshore areas that provide BBQ and
picnic areas, you are bound to find something to do.
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