8 Water Parks to Cool Off This Summer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Nothing says ‘summer’ like the squeals of delight from children splashing in a water park. Here are eight places where you can take kids to play in a water park
Spot Santa on a Fire Truck: 2025 Santa Runs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Catch Santa out and about as he travels through neighbourhoods on a fire truck spreading Christmas cheer around the region.
See Santa on the Lake on Christmas Eve
If you’re around Lake Macquarie on Christmas Eve, keep an eye out for Floating Santa also known as Santa on the Lake. Each year, Santa sails around visiting different jetties.
What’s Open & Closed in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Region Between Christmas & New Year?
Wondering what’s open? Here’s a handy holiday services guide showing what’s open over Christmas and New Year in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter for 2025/26 break.
Christmas Under the Stars: Carols and Festive Classics Return to Newcastle’s King Edward Park
Newcastle Permanent is bringing Christmas Under the Stars to King Edward Park on Saturday 13 December 2025. Event includes Christmas carols & a movie.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Glendale City Centre!
This Christmas holiday season, make Glendale City Centre (formerly Stockland Glendale) your ultimate destination for family fun and festive cheer.
Experience the Magic of Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular
Explore Christmas Lights Spectacular, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most breathtaking display of over four million lights.
Cool Off This Summer with $2 Entry Trial at 4 Inland Newcastle Pools
Cheaper pool entry is here for summer. Enjoy $2 entry at selected Newcastle inland pools in Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend.