Elizabeth's Guidebook
Food scene
Grab a bite to eat and relax overlooking the ocean at this popular location. Just 10 min walk or take advantage of the courtesy bus.
57 locals recommend
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
27 Mawson ClGrab a bite to eat and relax overlooking the ocean at this popular location. Just 10 min walk or take advantage of the courtesy bus.
Mawson Restaurant
5 Mawson ClGreat quality menu. Romantic venue, with nice wine selection.
Great cafe, coffee and menu. Enjoy the sea breeze with outdoor seating.
23 locals recommend
Boffee café
64 Caves Beach RdGreat cafe, coffee and menu. Enjoy the sea breeze with outdoor seating.
Caves Beach Butchery
64 Caves Beach RdQuality meats. Grab a BBQ pack!
A personal favourite. A cosy cafe serving great food and coffee (and Post Office) by day. By night (Wed, Thur, Fri) a gourmet BYO restaurant with talented chef and great vibe. Bookings essential for dinner 02 4945 0553.
Marks Point Cafe
80 Marks Point RdA personal favourite. A cosy cafe serving great food and coffee (and Post Office) by day. By night (Wed, Thur, Fri) a gourmet BYO restaurant with talented chef and great vibe. Bookings essential for dinner 02 4945 0553.
Sightseeing
Hugely popular patrolled beach. Very scenic and a must for holiday makers and sightseeing with the many caves, some of which you can walk through at low tide. There is a surf club and kiosk to quench your thirst and fill your tummy.
18 locals recommend
Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club
139 Caves Beach RdHugely popular patrolled beach. Very scenic and a must for holiday makers and sightseeing with the many caves, some of which you can walk through at low tide. There is a surf club and kiosk to quench your thirst and fill your tummy.
A historic mining village. Beach features an iconic former coaling jetty, which is a popular photography spot. Beach is patrolled in summer.
96 locals recommend
Catherine Hill Bay
A historic mining village. Beach features an iconic former coaling jetty, which is a popular photography spot. Beach is patrolled in summer.
29 min drive. A beautiful reserve with animals including kangaroos, koalas, emus birds and lizards. Also a daily reptile show. Nice areas to picnic and BBQ. Entry is free. But there is a parking fee.
147 locals recommend
Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley Ave29 min drive. A beautiful reserve with animals including kangaroos, koalas, emus birds and lizards. Also a daily reptile show. Nice areas to picnic and BBQ. Entry is free. But there is a parking fee.
Walk
Scenic walks close to the area
Lovely easy walk (12 min) one way. 5 mins in you will feel like you are walking through tropical rain forest. At the end is a surprise.
Black Neds Walking Trail
Black Neds Walking TrailLovely easy walk (12 min) one way. 5 mins in you will feel like you are walking through tropical rain forest. At the end is a surprise.
Things to do
Sights to see, things to do in the area
If you’re interested in exploring the marine life, get in touch with these guys.
Snorkel & Dive Safari Swansea
17 Belmont StIf you’re interested in exploring the marine life, get in touch with these guys.
For adrenaline junkies. Skydiving, helicopter flights, and other thrill flights.
17 locals recommend
Lake Macquarie Airport
864 Pacific HwyFor adrenaline junkies. Skydiving, helicopter flights, and other thrill flights.
Hire JetSki, Kayaks, SUP, boats or take a ride on JetBuzz speed boat.
23 locals recommend
JetBuzz - Lake Macquarie
Lorikeet LoopHire JetSki, Kayaks, SUP, boats or take a ride on JetBuzz speed boat.