Playgrounds with a Flying Fox in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Fly though the air on a flying fox! We’ve tracked down playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter with flying foxes.
Poppethead Park: A Playground With Mining History
A playground, a poppethead & a walk around a dam, Poppethead Park in Kitchener is a great spot in the Hunter Valley for a family day out.
Find Urgent Care Clinics & After Hours Chemist in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Need urgent care or a late-night chemist in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland or Port Stephens? Find bulk-billed urgent care clinics, GP Access After Hours, and extended hours pharmacies near you.
How to Commemorate ANZAC Day With Kids
From dawn services and kids’ books to biscuit baking and crafts — here’s how to make ANZAC Day meaningful for children of all ages.
Tocal Field Days: Enjoy a Taste of the Country
Head out to Tocal Field Days during the first weekend of May. This three-day agricultural event at Tocal Agricultural College has lots of fun things to do for the family, whether you’re from the city or the bush.
Stockton Active Hub – Stockton Playground & Skate Park
The Stockton Active Hub is amazing. With a great playground equipment and skate facilities plus fantastic harbour views of Newcastle, it’s a favourite with both kids and adults.
Best ANZAC Day Books for Children & Teens
The best ANZAC Day books for Australian kids, organised by age group — from simple picture books for little ones to chapter books and young adult titles for older readers.
Bike or Walk Along The Wallsend to Glendale Tramway Track
A former steam tram route, the Tramway Track is now a 3.9 kilometre off-road cycle / pedestrian track which connects Wallsend to Glendale.
Enjoy Play With Lake Views at Toronto Foreshore Playground
You’ve got to love a fully fenced playground with views of Lake Macquarie! This playground located at Toronto NSW is suited to a wide range of ages.
Visit Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library to Borrow Toys & Games for Your Kids
Borrow toys for your kids at the Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library, a volunteer run community organisation that promotes play for children aged newborn to eight.
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.
Enjoy a Play at Stevenson Park in Mayfield West
Check out the playground in Stevenson Park in Mayfield West. It features a climbing structure, in-ground trampoline, balance balls and a slide plus half-basketball court.
Best Playgrounds in the Hunter Valley for Kids and Families
The Hunter Valley has some fantastic playgrounds — here’s our guide to the best parks across the region, from Maitland to Singleton and everywhere in between.
Tourle Street Reserve Playground in Mayfield West: A Challenge for Older Kids
Challenge your kids at Tourle Street Reserve playground at Mayfield West! With more challenging play equipment than your average playground, we’re recommending this park for those with kids 5+.