Jodie Invites us to Celebrate Australia Day in Lake Mac and Newcastle

25 January 2020

There is so much going on this Australia Day long weekend. Here is how to find out more details. I hope you have a great weekend!



Lake Mac Festival

The 2020 Lake Mac Festival will stretch from one side of the lake to the other, with waterfront activities planned across the Australia Day weekend. You can find out more about the Lake Mac Festival here.



Fun in the City

Theres something for everyone from dawn till dusk at Fun in the City in Newcastle this weekend. Swimmers will take on Stockton Surf Lifesaving Clubs cross-harbour challenge early in the day before parkour, skateboarding, inflatables and live entertainment on the Foreshore. You can find out more hereand watch the video preview on Facebook here.



City of Newcastle Oceania Paratriathlon

The City of Newcastle Oceania Paratriathlon will be held on Sun 26 January 2020 (Australia Day) on the Foreshore of Newcastle Harbour. The event will showcase the sport of Paratriathlon and also the City of Newcastle. Elite entrants will be competing for valuable Olympic selection points.



The event will consist of a 750m swim in the Newcastle Harbour, 20km cycle leg in and around Nobbys and Newcastle Beaches, as well as Fort Scratchley and Customs House, and finish with a 5km run around Horseshoe Beach and Pit Lane. You can find out more on Facebook here.