Walk Through Belmont Wetlands State Park
Wander through the wetlands. Belmont Wetlands State Park offers short, family-friendly walks through beautiful coastal bushland and wetlands.
Wander through the wetlands. Belmont Wetlands State Park offers short, family-friendly walks through beautiful coastal bushland and wetlands.
Cressington Way Playground in Wallsend features a cute timber playground.
Head to Seal Rocks for a back to basics family getaway. Walk up to the lighthouse, explore beaches and go for a hike.
A hidden gem, Naru Beach is a gorgeous spot. This small beach reserve at Marks Point is located at the end of a dirt road and used to be a well-kept local secret.
A popular iconic beach spot and the site of an urban myth! For families with little ones, a visit to the Canoe Pool in Newcastle is a must.
Take your kids for a swim at Blacksmiths Beach. It’s at the southern end of Nine Mile Beach in Lake Macquarie and considered the most family-friendly section of the nine miles.
Bush walk, lake views & mangroves. You’ll enjoy all this on the Galgabba Point Walk in Swansea in Lake Macquarie. Great for families and kids.
For exquisite coastal views, enchanting rock pools and calm swimming spots, check out Moonee Beach, near Catherine Hill Bay in the Lake Macquarie region.
If you’re visiting the Blue Mountains, don’t miss visit Scenic World in Katoomba. This family-friendly attraction is one that both kids and adults will love.
Looking for a short bush walk suitable for kids? Try the Kilaben Bay Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie. This family walk ends at the lake’s edge.
Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The swimming enclosure consists of a shark-netted swimming area and a jetty that’s fun to jump off. There’s plenty of room for everyone including those with inflatables.
Charlestown Pool is especially good for those with toddlers and preschoolers. Run by Lake Macquarie City Council, Charlestown Pool has facilities the whole family will enjoy. The swim centre boasts outdoor heated 25m and 50m pools, and a fantastic toddler splash pad for the small folk.
Have fun and cool off with a swim at Lambton Pool. Your kids will love the aquatic playground and waterslide.
From Nobbys Headland to Slot Canyon, here are the 15 best lookouts near Newcastle for families, with parking, shade and pram access tips for each.