Dudley, New South Wales

Dudley is a beachside village, located in the city of Lake Macquarie, near Charlestown and Redhead. It is bordered by Glenrock State Recreation Area and has a lovely beach offering picnic facilities. Dudley Beach is not a patrolled beach.


One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berths around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.