The Toronto Wine District, which includes the area on the western side of Lake Macquarie surrounding the township of Toronto, is part of the Central Coast Wine Region in New South Wales, about 132 km north of Sydney. Toronto is a charming peaceful and interesting lakeside town that has fabulous attractions, facilities, activities and events. The main part of town features waterfront cafes and restaurants, water based recreational activities, such as boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, golf, clubs, markets and quality accommodation that will suit all visitors. There are many local wineries and all the delights of the Hunter Valley wineries with its wonderful array of cellar doors are just a 30-minutes away.You can join many of the wine tours in the region. Some local attractions include:
# The tourist and recreational activities at Rathmines and other bayside villages. # The wonderful exhibitions on display at the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. # The famous Lake Macquarie Classic Boatfest held during the Easter holidays that features a variety of entertainment, displays of lovely heritage vessels, and childrens's activities. # Dobell House, which was the house of Australia's renowned painter William Dobell. # The South Sea Island Museum and Sunnyside Historic at Cooranbong # Penny Davis Mudlark Studio Pottery # The Westlake Retired Mineworkers Museum.
The Central Coast Region is home to 5 districts:
Gosford ;
Wyong ;
Morisset ;
Toronto;
Charlestown.