Want some fun places to go with your kids? Check out some places where you can enjoy panoramic views. Here’s some of our favourite lookout spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
This parenting gig isn’t easy and it’s easy to get stressed out. So practice self-care so you can stay fit and healthy and able to look after your family.
Do you have an adrenaline junkie among your brood? There’s a great range of awesome activities and places where children can engage in risky-play.
A large climbing structure, a flying fox , a group swing and even a boat makes Wickham Park a fun playground for kids.
Go for a swim at The Bogey Hole. This much loved swimming hole below King Edward Park in Newcastle is a great place to cool off and steep yourself in local history.
Fantastic playground! Combine history & play on a family day out to Wallsend Brickworks Park, site of a historic brickmaking operation in Newcastle.
This cute little neighborhood park has play equipment and a covered picnic shelter and is perfect for those with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
A popular beach for swimmers, surfers and snorkellers, this eastern facing beach is formed by the breakwall. Great family beach!
Keep in touch with grandparents and older relatives, especially those in other states or countries. Here are some ways that kids can stay connected.
Go for a walk along Newcastle Memorial Walk and enjoys spectacular coastal views and celebrate the history of the Anzacs
If your family feels like a play in a playground and a swim at a gentle lakeside beach on Lake Macquarie, visit Pelican Park. It features a fully fenced playground with play equipment catering to a range of ages.
Have you heard about The Share Shop? It’s a library of things where you can borrow things instead of buying them
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+.
A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.