Where to Play Mini Golf in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Want to play some mini golf with your family? There’s a range of putt putt courses, both indoor and outdoors in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter to enjoy with your kids.
10 Tips to Start Birdwatching with Kids
Want a hobby the whole family can enjoy? Try birdwatching with kids. Whether you head to the park, nature reserve or just hang out in your backyard, start observing birds.
Dog-Friendly Cafes, Restaurants & Bars in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
No need to leave your dog behind if you’re heading out for a coffee, meal or drink. Here are Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland dog-friendly cafes.
Speers Point Park: Epic Fun at the Massive Lake Macquarie Variety Playground
How amazing is the massive Speers Point Variety Park? This 2-hectare fully fenced park is packed with fun play equipment for kids of all ages.
Head to Rathmines Youth Hub to Visit the Skate Park & Pump Track
Head to Rathmines Youth Hub in Lake Macquarie. It features a skate park, pump track and multi-court. The facility is suitable for bikes, skateboards and scooters.
See Dr Karl at the 2025 Living Smart Festival in Lake Macquarie
The Living Smart Festival is back for 2025 with workshops, cooking demonstrations, performances and more. This event encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices.
Visit the Hunter Valley’s Best Kid-Friendly Wineries
Enjoy wine tasting in the Hunter Valley with kids in tow. Here’s a list of family-friendly wineries with games, colouring books & kids sessions.
Try Newcastle Region’s Best Family-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails!
Go mountain biking with your kids! Here are some recommendations for some of the best family-friendly mountain bike tracks in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region.
Everything You Need to Know About Starting Preschool in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter
This guide breaks down the essentials for families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter – including when to start, how preschool works, what it costs, and what to look for in a quality early learning environment.
The Wiggles Tree of Life Show in Newcastle
The Wiggles will be back in Newcastle for their traditional pre-Christmas shows at Newcastle Entertainment Centre and tickets go on sale this week.
Top Things to Do in Port Macquarie for Family Fun
Swim at beaches, visit Billabong Zoo and Timbertown, pick strawberries, get lost in a maze or head for a family stroll along the coastal walk or through state forest. Between the attractions, cafes and events, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy on a Port Macquarie family holiday.
Winter Family Day Out: Stockton
Catch the ferry and explore Stockton on this coastal family day out! A shipwreck walk, playground, skate park and harbour views make it the perfect winter adventure.
Newcastle Mother’s Day Classic Run / Walk Returns for 2026
Register for the Mother’s Day Classic by running or walking the Newcastle event on Sunday 10 May and raise money for breast cancer and ovarian cancer research.
Walka Water Works Limited to Walks & Picnics
Walka Water Works picnic and recreation area has reopened but in a very limited way.