Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Last updated October 2026

Located in a historic village, Catherine Hill Bay Beach is one of Lake Macquarie's four patrolled beaches and home to Catherine Hill Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Council lifeguards patrol every year from the September/October school holidays through to April, Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm, and Surf Life Saving Club volunteers also patrol (their times depend on the club and holiday periods). Patrol times may extend during busy or dangerous conditions. Lake Macquarie City Council lists toilets including accessible toilets, barbecues, a small kiosk and parking. Nearby (OpenStreetMap): Catho Pub (pub, about 330 m).

Located in a historic village, Catherine Hill Bay Beach is one of Lake Macquarie's four patrolled beaches and home to Catherine Hill Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Council lifeguards patrol every year from the September/October school holidays through to April, Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm, and Surf Life Saving Club volunteers also patrol (their times depend on the club and holiday periods). Patrol times may extend during busy or dangerous conditions. Lake Macquarie City Council lists toilets including accessible toilets, barbecues, a small kiosk and parking. Nearby: Catho Pub (pub, about 330 m).

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 22 October 2026.

Details

Address: off Flowers Drive, Catherine Hill Bay 2281

Location: Catherine Hill Bay, Newcastle, NSW

Website: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Catherine-Hill-Bay-Beach

Price: Free

Ages: 0–17 years

Category: Beaches & Rock Pools

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