Discover History and Views Along Stockton Shipwreck Walk
For reminders of Newcastle’s maritime history, take your kids for a walk along the Shipwreck Walk in Stockton. It combines history with scenic views.
Apply for Your 2025 Creative Kids Voucher
Changes to Creative Kids Voucher! This NSW program for school-aged kids to use 2 x $50 vouchers for creative activities. However, the program will now be means-tested.
Enjoy the Pools at Lakeside Leisure Centre Year-Round
Lakeside Leisure Centre, located at Raymond Terrace, is a fantastic aquatic centre to take kids of all ages, especially babies and toddlers.
Walk Through Belmont Wetlands State Park
Wander through the wetlands. Belmont Wetlands State Park offers short, family-friendly walks through beautiful coastal bushland and wetlands.
Timber Playground at the Cressington Way Reserve in Wallsend
Cressington Way Playground in Wallsend features a cute timber playground.
Enjoy a Play and Bushwalk at Reay Park in Dudley
Reay Park in Dudley is a peaceful park to visit with kids of all ages. In its bushland setting, surrounded by trees and birdlife, it feels like a hidden oasis.
Smith Park Playground in Hamilton North: Great Park for Kids Who Like To Climb
Check out Smith Park Playground in Hamilton North. It’s fantastic for adventurous kids – basically a Ninja Warrior kids playground. It’s a newer playground having … Read Article
Bennett Park in Valentine: A Playground With Lake Views
Who doesn’t love a playground with lake views. Bennett Park is located lakeside in Valentine.There’s plenty of fun play equipment in this playground.
Have Fun at the Playground at Novocastrian Park in New Lambton
Novocastrian Park in New Lambton is a great spot for a play. This wooden playground isn’t massive but has enough equipment to keep the under 6s set happy.
Head to The Station Newcastle for Family Fun
Check out the kids play area at The Station Newcastle (former Newcastle Train Station). It’s home to a large snake and frog!
Play Disc Golf with Frisbees at Armstrong Park in Lambton
Ever played disc golf? It’s like golf only using a frisbee and there’s now a 6 hole course at Armstrong Park in Lambton that’s great for kids.
Discover Beautiful Naru Beach in Lake Macquarie
A hidden gem, Naru Beach is a gorgeous spot. This small beach reserve at Marks Point is located at the end of a dirt road and used to be a well-kept local secret.
Visit Rose Point Park in Singleton: A Fantastic Regional Playground
Fully-fenced and packed with play equipment for kids of all ages, Rose Point Park Regional Playground in Singleton is a worth a visit.
Search for Tree Stump Fossils at Swansea Headland Petrified Forest
For something a bit different, take your kids to Swansea Headland and search for fossils. Here, you’ll find remnants of a petrified forest. It’s believed that there was a volcano 250 million years ago off Swansea coast.