Australia

Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is the first city in Australia to submit a letter of intent in the 40-year history of the International Children’s Games. Located 90 minutes north of Sydney, Lake MacQuarie is one of the fastest growing cities in New South Wales. With a population of almost 200,000, Lake Macquarie is the largest city in the Hunter region and features one of the largest saltwater lakes in Australia. Lake Macquarie’s natural playground provides the perfect venue for outdoor activities and its Hunter Sports Complex is recognized for Olympic-standard training and competition.