Lambton Pool: Cool Off, Swim & Play
Lambton Pool has an aquatic playground and splash park with a tipping bucket, a 100m waterslide, and pools for every age. Open end of August to end of May.
Swimming Lessons in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter: Find Your Nearest Swim School
Find swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and kids across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens, with ages, pool temps and local tips for every school.
Surf, Swim and Explore Merewether Beach
Visit Merewether Beach, a National Surfing Reserve and home of Surfest. Patrol times, parking, nearby cafes and a free family scavenger hunt.
Splash Around in Merewether Ocean Baths
Cool off at Merewether Ocean Baths next to Merewether Baths. It’s one of the most popular family-friendly swimming spots in Newcastle.
Newcastle Beach: Newcastle’s True City Beach
Newcastle’s only true city beach. Swim patrols, parking, surfing, the Canoe Pool, Shark Alley, the South Newcastle skate park and whale watching.
Swim & Spot Coal Ships at Nobbys Beach in Newcastle
A popular beach for swimmers, surfers and snorkellers, this eastern facing beach is formed by the breakwall. Great family beach!
Swim in Newcastle’s Historical Bogey Hole
Visit the historic Bogey Hole in Newcastle, a convict-built tidal pool below King Edward Park. Address, safety tips, parking and nearby facilities.
King Edward Park Newcastle: Playground, Ocean Views and the Bogey Hole
Visit King Edward Park, a beautiful and historic park in the heart of Newcastle. It features fun play equipment suitable for kids of all ages.
Explore The Bathers Way in Newcastle, a Scenic Coastal Walk
Explore the scenic 6km Bathers Way coastal walk in Newcastle from Nobbys Headland to Merewether Baths. Here’s our tips for doing the walk with kids.
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens: Family Day Out & School Holiday Activities
Discover Hunter Region Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae. School holiday activities, kids play areas, walking trails, cafe and entry prices for families.
Galgabba Point Walk: A Bush Walk With Lake Views
Bush walk, lake views & mangroves. You’ll enjoy all this on the Galgabba Point Walk in Swansea in Lake Macquarie. Great for families and kids.
Explore Throsby Creek Walking Loop Through Carrington & Maryville
Enjoy a walk around Throsby Creek through Carrington Mangrove Boardwalk & include a play at the Drop in the Ocean playground in Maryville.
Explore Wangi Point at Lake Macquarie
Explore Wangi Point at Wangi Wangi with kids. Track lengths, best ages, history, and everything you need to know before you visit Lake Macquarie’s bushland peninsula.
Visit Moonee Beach near Catherine Hill Bay for a Coastal Paradise
For exquisite coastal views, enchanting rock pools and calm swimming spots, check out Moonee Beach, near Catherine Hill Bay in the Lake Macquarie region.