Lake Alexandra Reserve

If you’re looking for a solid half-day spot in Mittagong, this one’s hard to beat. The lake is the real drawcard — walking the paved path around it is genuinely pleasant, and the open grass gives kids room to actually run around while adults claim a picnic table. Parking is easy, which matters more than people admit when you’ve got a car full of gear and hungry kids. It’s the kind of place locals come back to on weekends without overthinking it.