Summerland Point, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Summerland Point Central Coast, New South Wales
Summerland Point Location in New South Wales
Population	2,358 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	2259
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Location	29 km (18 mi) NNE of The Entrance 21 km (13 mi) SSW of Swansea 46 km (29 mi) SSW of Newcastle 51 km (32 mi) NNE of Gosford 128 km (80 mi) NNE of Sydney
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Wallarah
State electorate(s)	Swansea
Federal Division(s)	Shortland
Suburbs around Summerland Point: Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie Gwandalan Lake Macquarie Summerland Point Gwandalan Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie Chain Valley Bay

Summerland Point is a cool waterfront suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It sits on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Macquarie, which is one of Australia's largest saltwater lakes! This area is part of the Central Coast Council local government area. In the past, it was known as Gwandalan West.

Discover Summerland Point

Summerland Point is a great place for outdoor activities. Because it's right on Lake Macquarie, it offers many fun things to do. The area has quiet roads and easy access to the lake.

Triathlon Club Activities

The Central Coast Triathlon Club calls Summerland Point home. A triathlon is a race with three parts: swimming, cycling, and running. The club holds races here on the last Sunday of every month. It's a perfect spot for athletes to train and compete.

Local Schools for Kids

Summerland Point itself does not have any schools. However, most children living here go to nearby schools. These include Gwandalan Public School for younger students. Older students often attend Lake Munmorah High School.

Boating Fun on the Lake

This town is very popular with people who love boats. It has a super sheltered boat launching ramp. This ramp is easy for most boats on trailers to use. Boats launch into the calm Boat Harbour. This harbour is a small lagoon connected to Lake Macquarie by a short channel. There is also a jetty where boaters can pump out their marine toilet holding tanks.

Shops and Services in Town

Summerland Point has many useful shops and services. As of November 2017, you could find a variety of places to eat. There were Chinese, Thai, and pizza/Italian restaurants. Other shops included a post office and a hairdresser. You could also find a furniture store, a bakery cafe, and a real estate agent. There was a mower shop, a bottle shop, a fish and chip shop, a supermarket, and a service station. All these shops are close to the Boat Harbour, making them easy to walk to.