Chain Valley Bay

COUNTRY ON THE COAST

Bordering the shores of the beautiful Lake Macquarie, you find a little hidden gem of the Central Coast area of NSW: Chain Valley Bay.

It has an attractive location, around 85 km from Sydney and very close to the M1 Pacific Motorway. It’s a great choice for those willing to spend their retirement away from the busy city centre, but, at the same time, being able to move around easily.

Chain Valley Bay is a beautiful suburb, welcoming, family-friendly, peaceful and safe. Having Lake Macquarie's shores on the doorstep, really makes its location something special! Along the lakeside, you can see boat ramps and people enjoying the advantages of living by a lovely lake.

It’s surrounded by rich bush and has easy access to National Parks. Frazer Park Beach is less than a 15-minute drive away, and is the perfect spot to enjoy those precious retirement years fishing and soaking in the ocean views.

Most of the residents living in Chain Valley Bay are proud homeowners, and the area doesn’t usually have many rental properties available.

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