Seal Rocks: Lighthouse, Beaches & Nature
Head to Seal Rocks for a back to basics family getaway. Walk up to the lighthouse, explore beaches and go for a hike.
Head to Seal Rocks for a back to basics family getaway. Walk up to the lighthouse, explore beaches and go for a hike.
It can be difficult to explain to children the significance of Anzac Day in an age-appropriate way. However, there are some beautiful picture books and chapter books available which tell the story of Anzac Day, the ANZACS and the Dawn Service.
This year, organise your own Easter Egg Hunt for kids in your house or backyard. It’s not that hard and it’s lots of fun.
So much to explore at Green Point Foreshore between Belmont and Valentine. Enjoy beautiful Lake Macquarie views on a shared pathway or venture down nature trails.
As the weather warms up, enjoy a day at the beach. Whether your family wants to swim in the surf, build sandcastles, sunbathe or just catch up with friends, be prepared. We’ve put together a helpful list of things to pack to make it as fun as possible.
A haunted dunny, a dragon named Rascal, a Threefyspray fish and cabbages. Just some of the fun things you’ll find at the Paul Jennings UNREAL! exhibition at Newcastle Library.
Celebrating Halloween during a pandemic? Here are lots of ideas to enjoy a fun and safe 2020 Halloween in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland.
Boredom buster! Here are 25 fun activities to do with kids at home on a rainy day.
Do you have a child starting school? Here’s some great advice from other parents about uniforms, school lunches, volunteering and the first day of school.
Get away for a short break in Dubbo and enjoy lots of family fun. As well as the zoo, there are plenty of things to do with kids. including the Royal Flying Doctor Experience, Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Wellington Caves.
Inspired by the loss of her mother-in-law, a local mum Kate Worrall has created a new children’s book ‘Little Reminders’ to help families keep memories alive after a loved one has died
Teach your kids how to sew. As well as being a practical and creative skill, it also teaches kids fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Learn about Newcastle and watch Stories of Our Town documentaries. The history of Newcastle told by those who lived it.
Recently installed by Lake Macquarie City Council, this small but cute playground in Martinsville is a fun spot for kids.