Blackbutt Reserve Newcastle | Animals, Playgrounds & Picnics
Blackbutt Reserve in New Lambton is one of Newcastle’s best free family days out. Here’s everything you need to know — animals, feeding times, playgrounds, café and how to get there.
Best Lake Macquarie Walks To Do With Kids – 21 Walks to Explore
Lake Macquarie has beautiful walks for families at every level — from flat foreshore paths with lake views to proper bush adventures. Here are 21 of our favourites.
Best Walks in Newcastle with Kids — 20 Walks to Try
From the iconic Bathers Way to bush tracks in Glenrock, here are 20 of the best walks in Newcastle to do with kids — covering all ages, abilities and pram requirements.
Best Family Walks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Get outside and explore with your kids. This is your guide to the best family walks across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter – from flat pram-friendly paths to adventurous bush trails.
Best Cessnock Walks To Do With Kids
Cessnock and Hunter Valley have some outstanding family walking — from the magical moss wall at Boarding House Dam to Aboriginal engravings in Yengo National Park. Here’s what to explore.
Best Maitland Walks To Do With Kids
Maitland has some lovely family walks — easy riverside strolls, heritage park loops and kangaroo-spotting trails. Here are our picks for walks in and around Maitland with kids.
Tackle the Jumps & Bumps at Tenambit BMX Track
Have you got a BMX bike rider who loves jumps and bumps and all the dips? Head out to Tenambit BMX Track near East Maitland, for a turn on the track.
Mother’s Day Craft Ideas Kids Can Make at Home
Let the kids have fun creating homemade Mother’s Day gifts using things you’ll find at home to make something special for mum or grandma.
What Mums Really Want for Mother’s Day 2026
We asked real mums what they actually want for Mother’s Day — the answers are funny, honest and occasionally surprising. Some don’t cost a thing
The Best Easter Events in Sydney for Kids & Families (2026 Guide)
It’s an egg-stravaganza! Check out all the fun Easter events in Sydney for families & kids including Easter Egg Hunts, Easter shows and Easter High Teas!
What’s On in April 2026 — Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley
Looking for what’s on around Newcastle this weekend? Discover April 2026 events, family activities, festivals and things to do in Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre: Building Confidence, Discipline & Strength for Kids and Adults
If you’re looking for an activity that helps kids build confidence, resilience and focus while also keeping them active, martial arts with Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre is a fantastic option.
Best Playgrounds in Port Stephens
Discover the best playgrounds in Port Stephens for kids, from beachside play spaces to shaded parks in Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, Anna Bay and beyond.
Best Adventure Playgrounds for Older Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
There’s loads of fun playgrounds in the Newcastle region but sometimes you need more challenging and adventurous playgrounds for older kids. These include things like more advanced climbing equipment and flying foxes.