Free School Holiday Activities for Kids
School holidays don’t have to be expensive. Discover free school holiday activities for kids including outdoor adventures, creative ideas at home and community activities families can enjoy.
Indoor Kids Play Centres in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter
Find the best indoor play centres in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter. From soft play and trampoline parks to ninja courses and climbing walls, perfect for rainy days, school holidays and family outings.
Warner Park Playground: Take Your Kids for a Lakeside Play in Warners Bay
Take your kids to Warner Park on Warners Bay Foreshore! This fully-fenced playground includes slides, climbing structure and nets. There’s loads of swings including a … Read Article
Explore Rathmines with a Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt!
Check out our latest Newy with Kids scavenger hunt! We teamed up with Lake Macquarie City Council to develop a fun scavenger hunt in Rathmines, our second in Lake Macquarie.
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.
Yuelarbah Walk at Glenrock Lagoon: A Family-Friendly Bush & Beach Walk
Part of the Great North Walk, the Yuelarbah Walk in Glenrock State Conservation Area takes you along bridges, past waterfalls and through beautiful rainforest to Glenrock Lagoon.
An Apple A Day: Fresh Fruit & Veggie Boxes Delivered to Your Door
Discover An Apple A Day in Tighes Hill, Newcastle. Fresh fruit and veggie boxes with flexible subscriptions, swaps and home delivery across Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
Gosford Leagues Club Park: Have Fun at a Nature-Themed Play Space
Visit Leagues Club Park in Gosford, Central Coast. It’s a massive play area that incorporates nature play & tidal water into a kids playground.
Explore Lake Macquarie’s Sculpture Walk
Enjoy Lake Macquarie views & sculptures in a 2-kilometre walk / cycle from Eleebana to Warners Bay. This is the Creative LAKE Sculpture Trail.
The Best Podcasts for Kids (That Parents Will Like Too!)
Looking for kid-friendly podcasts to entertain & educate your family? Here are the best podcasts for kids from Australia & beyond that parents will love.
Grahame Park in Carrington: Enjoy a Small But Fun Playground
Enjoy a play at Grahame Park Playground, a cute little neighbourhood park in Carrington.
Carrington Street Reserve in Wallsend: A Neighbourhood Playground to Visit
Check out this brightly coloured playground at the Carrington Street Reserve in Wallsend. Lots of fun for kids!
Sylvia Grozdanovski Park Playground at Gateshead
Sylvia Grozdanovski Park Playground in Gateshead has a range of playground of equipment to suit ages toddlers to school-age kids.
Free Easter Activities for Kids (Fun Ideas for Families on a Budget)
Looking for ways to celebrate Easter without spending a fortune? Discover free Easter activities for kids including egg hunts, beach trips, crafts, sensory play and family traditions.