Play, Fish or Walk at Murrays Beach
Visit Murray’s Beach, near Swansea. This beautiful spot is great for families with a playground, jetty fishing, walkways and great views of Lake Macquarie.
7 Must-Do Activities for Adventurous Kids around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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.
5 Homemade Christmas Craft Gifts You Can Make With Your Kids
There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to get crafty with the kids and make some thoughtful homemade gifts for teachers or family and friends.
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.
Explore Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest by Bike!
Spend the day exploring Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest with your family.
Farm Visit: Visit A Dairy Farm At Dungog
Experience a working dairy with Farm Visit in Dungog. It’s a fun and educational opportunity for kids to see where their food comes from.
Try Newcastle’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 & Hunter region.
Mother’s Day Craft Ideas Using Items You Can Find 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.
How To Help Kids with Coronavirus Anxiety
Children need stability to feel safe and secure, but in these uncertain times, a sense of anxiety over not knowing what’s coming next is common and very normal. Newcastle clinical psychologist, yoga teacher & author Lynn Jenkins shares practical advice on helping our children weather the Corona-storm.
How to Have a Great Family Day Out at a Newcastle Jets Game!
Take your kids to a Newcastle Jets home game! Spend time with your family and support our local soccer team.
Creating Calm Kids: Easing Kids into the New Year
The start of a new school year can be an exciting but stressful time for some kids. We caught up with Newcastle clinical psychologist, kids yoga and mindfulness teacher and acclaimed author Lynn Jenkins for the best tips on helping our kids to find calm amongst the chaos.
A Family Guide to Sustainable Living – Newcastle & Region Ideas
Being environmentally friendly has never been more important, and it is easier than you think to get the whole family on board the planet-saving train. Here’s our top ways in Newcastle & the Hunter to get involved and become a family full of eco-warriors!