Blue Gum Hills Regional Park: Discover Newcastle’s Mining Past & a Fun Playground
Take a trip out to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park at Minmi / Fletcher. This is a lovely large bushland park with a new playground.
How Being In a Mums Group Can Help You In The First Year of Motherhood
In the early years of motherhood, a mums group can be an invaluable in fostering friendships, and receiving advice and support.
Tourle Street Reserve Playground in Mayfield West: A Challenge for Older Kids
Challenge your kids at Tourle Street Reserve playground at Mayfield West! With more challenging play equipment than your average playground, we’re recommending this park for those with kids 5+.
Nesca Park: Enjoy this Inner-City Playground and Parkland
A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.
Enjoy a Nature Day Out at Kooragang Wetlands in Hunter Wetlands National Park
Enjoy a family nature day out at Hunter Wetlands National Park at Kooragang.
Why You Should Try Geocaching With Your Kids
Got a smartphone? Try geocaching with kids. It involves using your phone and an app to navigate to a set of GPS coordinates to find a geocache hidden at the location.
Visit Wallsend Active Hub in Federal Park For a Fun Family Day Out
Wallsend Active Hub is now open at Federal Park. As well as a playspace, it has a pump track, climbing wall and multi-sport courts
Webb Park Playground: Visit This Fun Beach-Themed Playground in Redhead
A beach themed playground near the beach? Gotta love Webb Park at Redhead Beach in Lake Macquarie. Kids will love the large wave climbing structure and the flying fox flanked by surfboards.
Enjoy the Quiet at Henderson Park
Henderson Park is a lovely quiet suburban spot in Adamstown with shade, a small playground and plenty of grass for kids to run around.
20 Tips For Mums Balancing Work and Family
Balancing work and family? It can be a struggle. In my experience, some weeks there’s no balance, just a constant juggle to handle the responsibilities … Read Article
Empire Park Playground in Bar Beach: Best for Under 5s
For a lovely park near Bar Beach geared to younger kids, visit Empire Park and enjoy a fun play. It’s great for the under 5 set.
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.
Outdoor Activities Without the Crowds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
Prefer spots without crowds? Here are some places to get out and explore in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter with more space.
Islington Park: Have Fun at the Playground, Scooter Track & Basketball Court
With lots of fun play equipment as well as a scooter track, Islington Park is a great playground for kids of all ages.