Things to see & do

The Captain's Cottage is centrally located to the Hunter Valley, Newcastle beaches, Watagan Mountains and other Lake Macquarie attractions.

The township of Toronto is a convenient 3 minute drive away or a pleasant walk along the lake.

Once at the cottage you can...

• Walk for miles around the foreshore
• Swim in the lake
• Hire a boat from the Toronto Marina - 3 mins drive away
• Dangle a line from our jetty
• Enjoy the breathtaking lake panorama from inside the cottage
• Relax on the veranda

There are numerous places close by to visit and explore...

• Enjoy great walking in the nearby Watagan Mountains - 13 forests featuring lookouts, picnic grounds, waterfalls and bush walking trails
• Explore Hunter Valley wineries and vineyards
• Potter around craft and antique shops at historic town of Morpeth on the banks of the Hunter River