Boating Resources
Welcome to the Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie Boating Resources.
Here you will find essential resources for safe boating and fishing on Lake Macquarie and surrounding waterways, including safety notices, navigation charts, weather information, training courses, and more.
Dredging of Swansea Channel
Dredging operations are underway with dredge equipment located at the “Dog-leg” turn within Swansea Channel.
60 Knot Maximum Speed Restriction – Towing Persons
A maximum speed restriction of 60 knots (approximately 111 kilometres per hour) is temporarily imposed on all powered vessels towing persons of any age on all NSW navigable waters
Blacksmiths Boat Ramp upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council is upgrading Blacksmiths Boat Ramp to improve access to Lake Macquarie’s waterways. The boat ramp will be closed for reconstruction works from 4 May 2026 in…
Entering Lake Macquarie
Bridge Bookings
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