February 12, 2019
Grab your friends and family, load up your backpack and strap on your hiking boots—we’re taking to the outdoors to get fit this season! You may have already trekked the picturesque Watagan trails before, leaves crunching beneath your secured boots, sun peering through cracks in the canopy of trees above you as you venture ahead,... Read More >
February 5, 2019
Anytime Fitness’ National Fitness Manager, Kate Allott, shares her top tips for maintaining the best health we can—and it’s more than what we eat! Many factors outside of what we consume can affect our body’s ability to perform at its best. Getting these right is equally as important as getting your food balance right. Hydration... Read More >
January 29, 2019
Step up your plant game this summer using these helpful tips for maintaining your garden. Cool it! Potted plants are the most susceptible to overheating and drying out under the summer sun. Keep them cool by moving them into shaded areas where possible, and lightly mulch to lock in moisture. Avoid putting potted plants in... Read More >
January 25, 2019
Live a bigger, effortless life thanks to Watagan Park’s new boutique-style living, which has just been released! Have you ever dreamed of simplifying your life? Of doing away with all the clutter and taking up a more carefree lifestyle? Simple living may seem like a fad, but it’s become a way of life that many... Read More >
January 22, 2019
Ally and Blake are heading out of the city and into the bush with their move to Watagan Park. This outdoorsy young couple, Blake, 25, and Ally, 23, have dreamt of building a home together; of setting up a place that is uniquely them in an area that embraces their love of nature. Blake works... Read More >
January 15, 2019
Now that the search has begun for Lake Macquarie’s 2019 Citizen of the Year, we sat down with 2018’s winner, Andreena Kardamis, to chat about the award and everything that it means to her. Each year, Lake Macquarie City Council takes the opportunity to honour and celebrate key people and groups in the community that... Read More >
January 8, 2019
This one is for the adventurers! Follow our trail to experience all the natural wonders the Watagans have to offer, right on your doorstep at Watagan Park. Boarding House Dam Begin your journey with a scenic stroll past Boarding House Dam—a must-see starting point for any trip into Watagans National Park. Bring a picnic basket... Read More >
January 3, 2019
Start the day fresh with this wholesome breakfast porridge recipe—coconut milk oats with cardamom, orange and pomegranate, thanks to Sanitarium. Did you know their original factory was located right here in Cooranbong, back in 1899? Sanitarium started with a mission to improve lives with a whole person view of health. Eating a nutritious breakfast is... Read More >
January 1, 2019
Venture beyond Watagan Park’s forest scenery and enjoy some aquatic adventures along the coast. CoastXP Take the family for an offshore adventure with CoastXP. This boating experience guides you along the beautiful Hunter coastline to enjoy gorgeous scenery and greet a mix of aquatic friends, including dolphins, seabirds, turtles and other marine life. The Adventure... Read More >
December 27, 2018
Spark a sense of adventure in your kids this school break with our list of fun-filled outdoor activities, from treetop adventures and park playtime to adorable animal encounters! Pasterfield Sports Complex This new complex at Cameron Park features one of Lake Macquarie’s biggest sporting fields, along with a skate park and loads of other sport... Read More >
