Newy with Kids

Try Orienteering with Your Family

Do your kids want to try orienteering? Newcastle Orienteering Club is offering free Mini courses for juniors, families and novices Wednesday afternoons.

Things to Do in Newcastle 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.

Things to Do in Maitland 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.

Redhead Beach

Things to Do in Lake Macquarie 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.

Warner Park, Warners Bay

Best Picnic Spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter

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.

Best Picnic Spots in the Cessnock Area

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.