Lake Cathie, New South Wales


Lake Cathie is a town in New South Wales, Australia about 15 minutes drive south of Port Macquarie. At the, it had a population of 3,494.

Commercial area

The town is a popular holiday destination on the Mid North Coast because of its tranquil location which hosts the lake, lagoon and beaches. It has a Woolworths supermarket, local Tavern, Lake Cathie Bowling Club, bakery, fish & chip shop, coffee shop, pharmacy, post office, a newsagent and a bargain shop. Its main feature is a tidal lake fed by the ocean daily. Several times throughout the year the lake is closed over by shifting sands and becomes dark in colour due to the tannins in the local flora. Tourism centres on the lake as it is a popular swimming and fishing spot all year round especially when the lake is open.

Population

According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 3,494 people in Lake Cathie.