Hotels in Lake Cathie, New South Wales
Lake Cathie Tavern
Lake Cathie Tavern Has the Licence from the former Bonshaw Hotel, NSW 2361.
Information on Lake Cathie, NSW

Lake Cathie is a coastal town centered around NSW's second-largest estuarine saltwater lake. The lake periodically closes due to shifting sands and is popular for swimming and fishing year-round. When open to the sea, the warm shallow waters are ideal for swimming, with picnic tables and barbecues dotting the foreshore.
Located near Port Macquarie, this relaxed community offers scenic beauty, tranquil waters, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for families and nature lovers.
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Travel options
Lake Cathie is easily accessible via major highways, with Port Macquarie Airport just a 15-minute drive away, offering over 100 weekly flights to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Regular bus services (line 333) connect Lake Cathie to Port Macquarie, with hourly departures taking approximately 20 minutes.
Train stations are available in nearby Herons Creek, Kendall, and Wauchope. The town is well-connected by road for those traveling by car.
- Bonny Hills (5km)
- Laurieton (12km)
- Port Macquarie (14km)
- Kew (15km)
- Wauchope (16km)
- Beechwood (21km)
- Johns River (25km)
- Long Flat (37km)
- Coopernook (38km)
- Harrington (39km)


