Animal Encounters & Experiences in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do your kids love animals? Check out these zoos, wildlife parks and reserves in Newcastle & Hunter Valley that gives families the opportunities to get up close to animals.
10 Tips to Start Birdwatching with Kids
Want a hobby the whole family can enjoy? Try birdwatching with kids. Whether you head to the park, nature reserve or just hang out in your backyard, start observing birds.
Unplug and Explore: Visit the Hunter Wetlands Centre at Shortland for Outdoor Family Fun
Get back to nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Enjoy walks, orienteering, dipnetting and more. It’s also a great place for a family bike ride!
Blackbutt Reserve: Everything You Need to Know for a Great Visit
One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle, Blackbutt Reserve is a great place for families. Here’s an insider’s guide to enjoying this popular Newcastle attraction.
Best Spots on Land for Whale Watching in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
Koala Spotting at Tilligerry Habitat in Port Stephens
If you’re looking for a unique day trip with the family, then head to Tilligerry Habitat, north of Newcastle. It’s one of the best places to spot koalas in the wild.
Slithering Fun: A Review of Australian Reptile Park
See creatures up close at Australian Reptile Park on the Central Coast. This zoo provides fun interactive experiences for kids & adults alike.
See the Aussie Big 5 at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
If you’re in Sydney CBD and feel like an animal fix, head to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at Darling Habour. In the heart of the city, you can see the Aussie Big 5 – koala, kangaroo, crocodile, wombat and platypus as well as many other iconic creatures.
Enjoy a Family Adventure to Aussie Ark: Tasmanian Devil & Australian Native Animal Sanctuary
Visit Aussie Ark with your family in the Barrington Tops and get up close to Tasmanian Devils, an endangered species.
Get Up Close to Critters at Blackbutt Reserve Reptile Show
Don’t miss the reptile show at Blackbutt Reserve in Newcastle. It’s an educational & entertaining hands-on experience for kids and adults.
Oakvale Wildlife Park: Get Up Close to Animals
Milk a cow, bottle-feed baby animals, ride a tractor-trailer and pat a koala. There’s so much fun for families at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens.
Get Up Close to Sharks and Rays at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
Feed and pat the sharks and rays at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters in their new location in Anna Bay. Fun for the whole family.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park: Everything You Need to Know For a Great Day Out
Visit Hunter Valley Wildlife Park for a fun family day out. Enjoy hands-on, interactive animal experiences with Australian & exotic animals including lions, meerkats, alligators, kangaroos, camels and more.
Play, Picnic & Spot Turtles at Myuna Bay
For a fun family day out, head to Myuna Bay. Spot turtles in the Eraring Outlet, enjoy a picnic at lakeside playground or swim or kayak in shallow waters.