Animal Encounters & Experiences in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do your kids love animals? Check out these zoos, wildlife parks and reserves in Newcastle & Hunter Valley that gives families the opportunities to get up close to animals.
20+ Ways to Celebrate Halloween as well as Trick-or-Treating
Celebrate Halloween in Australia! It gets bigger each year with kids dressing up & trick or treating. Here are 20 fun ways to celebrate Halloween!
Take Little Ones for a Swim at Grannies Pool
Have a splash around Grannies Pool. It’s a swimming lagoon near Blacksmiths Beach in Lake Macquarie. Facing the Swansea Channel, this shallow tidal pool is perfect for under 6s.
Discover Newcastle through Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printables
Get out and explore Newcastle! Newy with Kids, with the support of City of Newcastle’s Boost Your Place placemaking, has developed a series family scavenger hunts to download.
What’s On in October in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
What’s on in October? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.
Book Your Christmas Photos at Tocal Homestead or a Winter Wonderland in Catherine Hill Bay
Christmas is the time to be unique! Book your Christmas photos with Natural Lights Photography at Tocal Homestead & Morpeth Commons or Christmas winter wonderland sessions at Catherine Hill Bay.
Swim at Stockton Pool – Now With a New Playground & BBQ Area
Enjoy a day out with kids at Stockton Pool. Enjoy pools, volleyball court, playground and large grass area.
Cool Off at Mayfield Swimming Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Mayfield Pool. Enjoy pools, basketball court, playground and large grass area.
Take the Family to Wallsend Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Wallsend Pool in Newcastle. With three pools, there’s fun for the whole family.
Riverlights 2025: A World of Fun for Families in Maitland
Celebrate diversity at the Riverlights Multicultural Festival in Maitland. This free family-friendly festival showcases cultures from around the globe including global cuisine, live music and dance, language classes and more.
A Family Guide to Sustainable Living – Newcastle & Region Ideas
Being environmentally friendly has never been more important, and it is easier than you think to get the whole family on board the planet-saving train. Here’s our top ways in Newcastle & the Hunter to get involved and become a family full of eco-warriors!
Parks & Playgrounds with Shade in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
If you’re looking for a park or playground in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter with plenty of shade on a hot, sunny day check out our list.
Where to Play Mini Golf in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Want to play some mini golf with your family? There’s a range of putt putt courses, both indoor and outdoors in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter to enjoy with your kids.
What’s On in September in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
What’s on in September? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.