Best Gelato in Lake Macquarie

"The best beachfront breakfast in Newcastle, Estabar is the place to come to breathe in salty air, take in some stunning ocean views and relax with some truly delicious breakfast. Perfect for early risers, Estabar is open from 6:30am every morning. Their ingredients are largely sourced from local providers with eggs coming from Just Been Laid and bread coming from Newcastle’s Baked Uprising."

"The stunning views over Newcastle are a good enough reason to visit Estabar… and that’s before you even start talking about the great coffee, and the mouth-watering gelato and the fresh, nutritious, seasonal menu. Together with the sleek charcoal interior and peerless seaside location, Estabar is a compulsory stop for coffee-lovers visiting the Hunter."

"Nothing says summer more than an ice cream or gelato after a day soaking up the sunny vibes at the beach. And Estabar’s gelato always hits the spot. Located opposite Newcastle Beach (on your left as you emerge from the pedestrian underpass), you can grab a takeaway gelato with your hair still wet and sand between your toes, or nab an alfresco table."

"Is the Hood Milk Bar Newcastle’s answer to Arnold’s from Happy Days?. Whatever day of the week, it’s happy days here at this retro inspired milk bar. Come straight from Merewether or Bar Beach for gelato thick shakes, triple scoop waffle cones or pimp your cone with chocolatey goodness from the Nutella fountain."

"If the kids are old enough to sit still for more than 10 minutes, they’ll love the retro inspired Hood. Grab a cosy booth and order dishes like corn fritters or fried chicken burgers from the all-day menu. It’s the desserts however which are the standout here."

"I’ll tell you, I thought Darby Street was the way to go for amazing cafes. I mean it has it all, food, coffee and they also have very nice (but very expensive) shops surrounding the street. Despite this, The Junction surprised me in the best of ways."

"With a large range of flavours available, the gelato is sure to catch your eye with vibrant colours and a vast array of flavours. Owner Alfonso Muras not only offers gelato but gelato sticks and cakes to tickle your tastebuds. The mind-blowing traditional pandoro cakes are choc-a-block filled with hazelnut and pistachio gelato drizzled with chocolate."

"172 King St, Newcastle & Junction Fair Shopping Centre, 200 Union St, The Junction. Anyone who’s been to Italy yearns for the incredible gelato found on almost every street corner. Owned by Italians and made fresh daily, Popolo’s serves up authentic handmade gelato as close as possible to what you find in Italy – minus the airfare and jetlag."

"Tucked away at the end of the street, G & G Gelato remains a crowd favourite that brings locals back time and time again. The ever so popular authentic Italian gelato has operated for over 12 years. If you’re looking for a spot for lunch as well, the shop also houses various Italian eats such as lasagne, arancini, and spaghetti Bolognese all handmade on-premises by owner Gaetano.More Info: click here"

"A gorgeous 50's style diner that sits opposite the foreshore of Toronto and serves homemade gelato style ice cream. Offering up a big menu of sundaes, shakes and floats you can also expect to find gourmet hot dogs, fries with toppers, nachos, burgers, ribs and wings.More Info: click here"

"Always a safe bet, this old-school dairy bar has been operating since 1957 and has got you covered with classic Peter’s ice-cream and a cool milkshake if you’re on the go. Rocking the iconic sign on the corner of Tudor and Webster street, it’s hard to miss and easy to pop in for all your classic ice-cream needs.More Info: click here"

"Boasting a Mediterranean-inspired kitchen that works together incredible flavour combinations and one hell of a cocktail list, Article 24 is the baby of local foodie, Matthew Newcombe. The menu features both small and large share plates and with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options; Article 24 is sure to have every diner enjoying their Mediterranean dishes. Where: 52 Regent St, New Lambton"

"It is perhaps one of the oldest churches, located in the Hunter Valley. Established in 1861, the church is still popular because of its music. The music has been an integral part of the church’s life and ministry."

"The University Gallery presents curated exhibitions and touring shows that enable an awareness of contemporary art, artists, communities and disciplines. The gallery also supports and promotes local and emerging artists through exhibition programs. Parking inside the University of Newcastle is $4.50 for the day."

"Shannon Hartigan is an international award winning professional landscape photographer who is completely self-taught. In 2009, Shannon quit his job to focus on photography full time and a few months later opened his first Gallery in Newcastle. Three years later the business outgrew the space and he opened his current Gallery at 91 Hunter Street."

"Gallery 139 is a contemporary Art Gallery specialising in emerging and established Newcastle Artists. There’s lots of information on their website about past, current and upcoming galleries."