Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious Thai food cooked by John and Anika. They have a special lunch price. Closed on Monday. Eat in and takeaway.
Times are 12 noon to 9pm.
0401 914 154 or book online.
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Little Thai Monkey
226 Watkins RdDelicious Thai food cooked by John and Anika. They have a special lunch price. Closed on Monday. Eat in and takeaway.
Times are 12 noon to 9pm.
0401 914 154 or book online.
Wangi RSL Sub-Branch Club
275 Watkins RdGood selection of food and drinks.
Lovely views and opposite the Wangi park.
Open every day from 7am - 2.30pm
Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
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Wangi Deck Cafe
242 Watkins RdLovely views and opposite the Wangi park.
Open every day from 7am - 2.30pm
Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Open 9am-2pm on other days. Also open 9am-2pm, 5.30-7.30pm on Friday.
Dine in and takeaway.
Handcrafted French pastries made on the premise and baked daily. Gourmet pies and sausage rolls. Quality fresh roasted coffee, outdoor dining by the lake.
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Vita
295 Watkins RdClosed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Open 9am-2pm on other days. Also open 9am-2pm, 5.30-7.30pm on Friday.
Dine in and takeaway.
Handcrafted French pastries made on the premise and baked daily. Gourmet pies and sausage rolls. Quality fresh roasted coffee, outdoor dining by the lake.
Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm
Fast food restaurant with outdoor seating available.
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Wangi Pizza Bar
289 Watkins RdWednesday to Sunday from 5pm
Fast food restaurant with outdoor seating available.
Open 10am - 10pm during the week and 10am - 12am Friday and Saturday.
Good value for money.
Wangi District Workers' Club, Dobell Dr
Open 10am - 10pm during the week and 10am - 12am Friday and Saturday.
Good value for money.
You will find this little gem beside the Wangi RSL club. Beautiful views and a good selection to choose from.
Market St Cafe
5 Market StYou will find this little gem beside the Wangi RSL club. Beautiful views and a good selection to choose from.
Wangi Takeaway
238 Watkins RoadGreat fast food on Watkins Rd.
Open 7 days 5.30am-5.30pm. Weekend hours are 5.30am-2pm on Saturday and 7am-2pm on Sunday.
Delicious fresh bread available.
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Wangi Wangi Bakehouse
242 Watkins RdOpen 7 days 5.30am-5.30pm. Weekend hours are 5.30am-2pm on Saturday and 7am-2pm on Sunday.
Delicious fresh bread available.
Sightseeing
Noted Australian painter William Dobell lived here from the 1940s to his death in 1970. He was the recipient of the Archibald prize in 1943, 1948, and 1959. The 1943 award became one of the most controversial prizes in Australian art history when anti-modernist forces challenged the decision in court on the grounds that Dobell's experimental portrait of Joshua Smith was not properly a portrait. Dobell House is open on Sundays and public holidays from 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. and by appointment, contact (02) 4975 4115 or (02) 4972 1172.
There are prints of his work on display, some inspired by the local scenery, as well as original furniture, possessions, memorabilia and photographs. Now owned by the National Trust the building is located in Dobell Place, which is a tiny side road off Dobell Drive, the main road out to the end of the peninsula. There is a small admission fee.
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Dobell House
47 Dobell DrNoted Australian painter William Dobell lived here from the 1940s to his death in 1970. He was the recipient of the Archibald prize in 1943, 1948, and 1959. The 1943 award became one of the most controversial prizes in Australian art history when anti-modernist forces challenged the decision in court on the grounds that Dobell's experimental portrait of Joshua Smith was not properly a portrait. Dobell House is open on Sundays and public holidays from 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. and by appointment, contact (02) 4975 4115 or (02) 4972 1172.
There are prints of his work on display, some inspired by the local scenery, as well as original furniture, possessions, memorabilia and photographs. Now owned by the National Trust the building is located in Dobell Place, which is a tiny side road off Dobell Drive, the main road out to the end of the peninsula. There is a small admission fee.
Wangi Point Flora and Fauna Reserve on the tip of the peninsula consists of 60 ha of rainforest remnants and eucalypt stands inhabited by koalas. There are good views to be had of the lake and the ocean, as well as some very enjoyable walking trails along the lake foreshores and through shrubs, native grassland and remnant littoral rainforest .
Proceed to the end of Dobell Drive. Keep to the left and the roadway will lead past the camping area and caravan park. If you turn right at the end of Dobell Drive you will come to a carpark with an information board from whence the walking trails depart. The most logical starting place is the 'Easy Walk' which leads out to a rest area at Wangi Point where there are good views of the lake. From this rest area other more extended trails depart for those wishing to explore further. A pamphlet outlining the walks should be available from the caravan park which also hires out runabouts, canoes and row boats, contact (02) 4975 1889.
Wangi Point Peninsula Walking Track
Wangi Point Peninsula Walking TrackWangi Point Flora and Fauna Reserve on the tip of the peninsula consists of 60 ha of rainforest remnants and eucalypt stands inhabited by koalas. There are good views to be had of the lake and the ocean, as well as some very enjoyable walking trails along the lake foreshores and through shrubs, native grassland and remnant littoral rainforest .
Proceed to the end of Dobell Drive. Keep to the left and the roadway will lead past the camping area and caravan park. If you turn right at the end of Dobell Drive you will come to a carpark with an information board from whence the walking trails depart. The most logical starting place is the 'Easy Walk' which leads out to a rest area at Wangi Point where there are good views of the lake. From this rest area other more extended trails depart for those wishing to explore further. A pamphlet outlining the walks should be available from the caravan park which also hires out runabouts, canoes and row boats, contact (02) 4975 1889.
Myuna Bay is a great place for a picnic and is a pleasant area with good views south-east across Rocky Pt at the southern end of the bay across to the Morisset peninsula, and eastwards to Pulbah Island and across to the eastern shore of the lake.
Myuna Bay Foreshore Reserve Playground
17 Wangi RoadMyuna Bay is a great place for a picnic and is a pleasant area with good views south-east across Rocky Pt at the southern end of the bay across to the Morisset peninsula, and eastwards to Pulbah Island and across to the eastern shore of the lake.
Watagans National Park is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, 4WD touring and camping. There are various trails that wind through beautiful rainforest scenery. Camp beneath the stars at the secluded Gap Creek campground, where you’ll also find a walking track to the waterfall.
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Watagans National Park
Mount Faulk RoadWatagans National Park is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, 4WD touring and camping. There are various trails that wind through beautiful rainforest scenery. Camp beneath the stars at the secluded Gap Creek campground, where you’ll also find a walking track to the waterfall.
The primary appeal of Rathmines is its remarkable history as the N0.9 Squadron flying boat base during World War II.
On the headland in Rathmines Park is the Catalina Memorial to the RAAF Sea Plane Base. It has a plaque which reads "Dedicated to those who served at the RAAF Rathmines and to all associated with flying boats and seaplanes 1939-1960."
The Flying Base was situated at the site from World War II until 1960. It was officially closed on 6 January, 1961. Over the road from the memorial is the Rathmines Memorial Bowling Club which is located in the former Officers Mess.
Rathmines Park, which is located at the end of Dorrington Street at the north-eastern tip of the promontory, is a large, lakeside recreation area with picnic facilities, boat ramps and views northwards across to the Toronto peninsula.
Catalina Bay
The primary appeal of Rathmines is its remarkable history as the N0.9 Squadron flying boat base during World War II.
On the headland in Rathmines Park is the Catalina Memorial to the RAAF Sea Plane Base. It has a plaque which reads "Dedicated to those who served at the RAAF Rathmines and to all associated with flying boats and seaplanes 1939-1960."
The Flying Base was situated at the site from World War II until 1960. It was officially closed on 6 January, 1961. Over the road from the memorial is the Rathmines Memorial Bowling Club which is located in the former Officers Mess.
Rathmines Park, which is located at the end of Dorrington Street at the north-eastern tip of the promontory, is a large, lakeside recreation area with picnic facilities, boat ramps and views northwards across to the Toronto peninsula.
Neighbourhoods
Situated on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, Morisset is the perfect place to explore the saltwater haven that’s home to resident dolphins and sea turtles. Bring your own kayak or paddleboard, or hire one from Lake Mac Kayak and Bike Hire, a mobile hire service that delivers equipment seven days a week.
Morisset is a 1hr 45min drive north of Sydney and just under an hour from Newcastle. You can catch the train direct from Sydney to Morisset, which takes just over two hours, or fly into Newcastle Airport.
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Morisset
Situated on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, Morisset is the perfect place to explore the saltwater haven that’s home to resident dolphins and sea turtles. Bring your own kayak or paddleboard, or hire one from Lake Mac Kayak and Bike Hire, a mobile hire service that delivers equipment seven days a week.
Morisset is a 1hr 45min drive north of Sydney and just under an hour from Newcastle. You can catch the train direct from Sydney to Morisset, which takes just over two hours, or fly into Newcastle Airport.
The western side of Toronto is bordered by dry scrub while the eastern side and the peninsula are green and leafy with upmarket homes, most with boat ramps, located along the lake foreshores.
Fishing, sailing and rowing are popular options for local recreation. There are many excellent parks along the lake shores and the history of the flying boat base at Rathmines is fascinating.
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Toronto
The western side of Toronto is bordered by dry scrub while the eastern side and the peninsula are green and leafy with upmarket homes, most with boat ramps, located along the lake foreshores.
Fishing, sailing and rowing are popular options for local recreation. There are many excellent parks along the lake shores and the history of the flying boat base at Rathmines is fascinating.
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Train stations only 20 minutes away
The 275 bus goes past our front door, with a stop 25 metres to the left, at the corner of Dobell Dr and Rees St.
Bus timetable:
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/hunter-buses-network/275/59275
Morisset and Fassifern are your nearest large train stations, around 20 minutes away. Dora Creek station is closer but not all trains stop. There is ample parking at Fassifern, but parking is tight at Morisset.
Head to Fassifern station to go north into the city, or Morisset station to go south.
Train timetables: https://transportnsw.info/regions/newcastle-hunter