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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