Don’t Miss Lake Mac POP BAM! – A Pop Culture Festival
Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie’s pop culture festival returns Saturday 25 July 2026 at Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale.
Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie’s pop culture festival returns Saturday 25 July 2026 at Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale.
Walk or bike the Honeysuckle Harbourside Promenade with kids. Flat, 1.1km from Wickham Marina to Honeysuckle Park, harbour views, playground and cafes.
Visit the Gold Coast, one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations! Although famous for its theme parks, there’s plenty more to discover including long, sandy beaches, rainforests and more. Here’s our guide to visiting the Gold Coast with kids.
Did you know that Australia has its very own dinosaur trail? The Australian Dinosaur Trail is a journey linking three Outback Queensland towns, famous for their prehistoric discoveries and where some of the world’s most amazing fossils are still being found
Your local guide to multicultural festivals, cultural holidays, storytime, playgroups and family-friendly diversity resources across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Are you thinking of moving to Newcastle or already moved. Welcome to the Newcastle region. It’s a great place to raise babies and kids. Whether you’re moving from Sydney, from interstate or from overseas, here’s some tips to help you and your family settle in.
Cascading waterfalls, walking tracks & a beautiful picnic area. Visit Somersby Falls on the Central Coast!
Looking for things for teens to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? From outdoor adventures and sports to creative activities, hangout spots and free ideas, this guide shares 75 fun activities teenagers will love.
Everything you need for a family visit to Newcastle Ocean Baths, including opening times, parking, accessibility and the nearest playground.
Nobbys Headland is one of Newcastle’s most iconic spots, with 360-degree views of the harbour, coastline and city skyline. Open on weekends and public holidays, free to visit and well worth the walk. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Introduce concepts of race, diversity and inclusion by reading books about different characters and families. Here a range of books by Australian and international authors for different age groups which cover different representations of colour, creed and culture.
Racism and discrimination are challenging subjects. As parents, we need to speak to our kids about race and racism and how to embrace diversity and tolerance.
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.
Planning on a visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo? Here are our best tips for a great visit with kids.