All Ages Will Love Bower Reserve Playground in Medowie
Two playgrounds, exercise area & half-sized netball/basketball court, bike & scooter paths and public art makes Bower Reserve Playground in Medowie a top family spot.
Discover Nature, Culture & History on the Belmont Lagoon Walk
Nature, culture, history. Belmont Lagoon Walk in Lake Macquarie has it all. This flat 4.3km walk is a great family walk.
Fenced & Fun: Fern Bay Reserve Playground
Fully-fenced with shade cloth, the Fern Bay playground is great for kids of all ages. It includes swings, rope bridge climbing equipment and basketball / handball court.
Discover Stockton On a Family Bike Ride
Explore Stockton on a family bike ride. This 7km flat and easy bike path stretches from Stockton Bridge around the peninsula to the breakwall.
Get Up Close to Critters at Blackbutt Reserve Reptile Show
Don’t miss the reptile show at Blackbutt Reserve in Newcastle. It’s an educational & entertaining hands-on experience for kids and adults.
Oakvale Wildlife Park: Get Up Close to Animals
Milk a cow, bottle-feed baby animals, ride a tractor-trailer and pat a koala. There’s so much fun for families at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens.
Lockdown: Fun Ways to Exercise At Home with Kids
Keep exercising through the lockdown. Here are our favourite fun workouts. All can be done at home with kids and require little to no equipment.
Exploring the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes
We’re so lucky in Newcastle to be surrounded by natural beauty and right on our doorstep, you’ll find one of the most spectacular natural environments, the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. It’s a great destination for a family day out.
How to Travel Outback Australia with Kids
Thinking of hitting the road and taking the kids to the Outback? Newy with Kids writer Meg recently returned from an extended trip and shares her tips for a successful family trip.
Enjoy Free Kids Fun at Minitown at Marketown Newcastle
If you’re looking for a great excuse to shop local or just after a fun, free morning out with your baby or toddler, pop along to Minitown’s Play and Learn at Marketown Newcastle.