Caves Beach is so named as it’s a network of sea caves located on a beach. A popular spot near Swansea in Lake Macquarie, it’s worth a visit. However, you’ll need to check the tides first as you can only visit the sea caves during low tide.
Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The swimming enclosure consists of a shark-netted swimming area and a jetty that’s fun to jump off. There’s plenty of room for everyone including those with inflatables.
Newcastle is blessed with beautiful, clean and family-friendly beaches. But which ones suit babies & toddlers or older kids? Here’s info on the best beaches for kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
Take your kids for a swim at Blacksmiths Beach. It’s at the southern end of Nine Mile Beach in Lake Macquarie and considered the most family-friendly section of the nine miles.
Take a last slide down iconic Lambton Pool waterslide before it’s replaced. The 120m-long twisting waterslide will operate until the end of the April school holidays.
Want to take your dogs to a beach where they can swim, splash and play with your family? Head to a dog-friendly beach in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens.
Go for a swim. There are lots of public pools to enjoy with your family in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
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.
Enjoy a day out with kids at Wallsend Pool in Newcastle. With three pools, there’s fun for the whole family.
Enjoy a day out with kids at Mayfield Pool. Enjoy pools, basketball court, playground and large grass area.
As the weather warms up, take your family to a local swim centre. Newcastle Pools which includes Lambton Swimming Pool, Mayfield Swimming Centre and Wallsend Swimming Centre will be reopening.
Lakeside Leisure Centre, located at Raymond Terrace, is a fantastic aquatic centre to take kids of all ages, especially babies and toddlers.
Tomaree Aquatic Centre in Port Stephens is a great place to cool off on a hot day. It has a 50m pool, a kids pool, a wading pool plus a large waterslide.
For exquisite coastal views, enchanting rock pools and calm swimming spots, check out Moonee Beach, near Catherine Hill Bay in the Lake Macquarie region.