Discover family-friendly galleries and museums in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region. Find free activities, hands-on exhibits, school holiday programs, and local tips.
Whether you’re looking for a birthday venue, party place, local park, party entertainment or a cake, we’ve got you sorted with over 100 options to choose from! Find the perfect way to celebrate your child’s special day.
There’s so many things to do in beautiful Port Stephens including dolphin cruises, koala encounters, hikes, bike rides & beaches. So much fun for kids!
From wineries and wildlife to playgrounds, walks, and paid attractions, here’s the local guide to the best things to do in the Hunter Valley with kids.
From beaches and ocean baths to playgrounds, walks, skate parks and free attractions, here’s the definitive local guide to things to do in Newcastle with kids.
From parks and playgrounds to walks, history, and rainy day options, here’s our local guide to the best things to do in Maitland with kids.
Lake Macquarie is one of the best family destinations in NSW and most of it is free. Here’s our local guide to the best things to do in Lake Macquarie with kids, from beaches and bushwalks to playgrounds, pump tracks, and attractions.
Looking for things to do with your children? Here are some ideas for fun family activities you can do at home with your kids.
Enjoy a play in the adventure playground in Richley Reserve at Blackbutt Reserve. It’s a great playground that encourages nature play, adventure and risk-taking.
Good food and great company are best enjoyed outdoors. Whether you’re after a beachside barbecue, a lakeside lawn, or a nature picnic in the national park, the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region has no shortage of great spots for families. Here’s our guide to the best picnic spots across the region.
The Cessnock area has some great picnic spots for families, from national park walks and state forest pine trees to heritage playgrounds and Hunter Valley Gardens. Here’s our guide to the best spots, most with barbecues and playgrounds included.
Newcastle has no shortage of great picnic spots, from beachside parks along the Bathers Way to harbour foreshore and leafy inner-city reserves. Here’s our guide to the best spots for families, with barbecues, playgrounds, and plenty of space to spread out.
Maitland has some great picnic spots — riverside settings, heritage parks, and plenty of space for kids to run around. Here’s our guide to the best spots for families, from Morpeth Common to Walka Water Works and beyond.
Lake Macquarie has some of the best picnic spots in the region — most with water views, barbecues, and playgrounds nearby. Here’s our guide to the top spots for families, from Warners Bay Foreshore to Caves Beach and beyond.