Head to Karakai Park in Murrays Beach for a Fun Playground, Hit Wall & Basketball Court
Visit Karakai Park / Murrays Beach Park in Lake Macquarie. Your kids enjoy the natural-themed playground, hit wall & basketball court.
12 Easy Nature Craft Activities for Kids
Twelve easy nature craft activities to try with kids, from leaf rubbings and bug hotels to pressed flower suncatchers. All made with things from the backyard or a local park.
Pick Your Own Oranges on the Central Coast
Want a fun day out? Go fruit picking with your family. It’s orange picking season on the Central Coast, just an hour south of Newcastle.
DIY Spa Day for Kids: Kid-Friendly Pamper Ideas to Try at Home
Have some fun at home. Grab the kids, look in the pantry and get creative making these DIY face and body treatments.
NSW School Holidays & Public Holidays 2026–2030 | NSW Term Dates
Trying to plan future school holidays or long weekends away? Here’s a list of NSW school terms dates for public schools as well as NSW public holidays.
Best Fishing Spots with Kids & Teens in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
With so many beautiful waterways around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, going fishing with your kids is a great way to get out in nature and make some fun, lasting memories.
Whitebridge Park: Fully Fenced & Lots of Fun!
Harold Wesley Knight Park (also known as Whitebridge Park) is a beautiful fully-fenced suburban park with a kids playground and lots of green space.
Find a School: Public & Private Schools in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Your guide to choosing a school in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter, covering local public schools, selective and specialist options like performing arts and sport, and private and Catholic schools.
Relax at Beachside Dixon Park Playground
Relax at Dixon Park fenced playground in Merewether and enjoy the ocean views while your child plays.
Hit the Slopes this Winter: The Ultimate Guide to a Family Snow Trip in NSW
Taking the kids to the NSW snowfields is a family bucket list experience like no other. Here’s everything you need to plan a stress-free snow trip with kids, from gear to choosing a resort.
Enjoy the Redhead Coast on the Ken and Audrey Owens Walk
If you’re looking for a flat, family-friendly coastal stroll, head down to Redhead to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Ken and Audrey Owens walkway.
Lake Mac Libraries – More to Borrow, More to Discover
There are lots of exciting things happening at Lake Mac Libraries so drop into a branch or book into a library session with your kids.
Love LEGO? Here’s Fun Family Activities & Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
If your family loves LEGO, there’s lots of fun activities and event in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter to enjoy including LEGO Club at a local library, Brickfest or LEGO books.
Get Ready for Newcastle Brickfest 2026: A LEGO Fan Event
Brickfest is back for 2026! Newcastle’s premier and longest-running LEGO fan event is on 26 & 27 September at Newcastle Jockey Club.