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.
Go for a swim. There are lots of public pools to enjoy with your family in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
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.
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.
Enjoy a day out with kids at Stockton Pool. Enjoy pools, volleyball court, playground and large grass area.
A hidden gem, Naru Beach is a gorgeous spot. This small beach reserve at Marks Point is located at the end of a dirt road and is a well-kept local secret.
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.
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.
We’re so lucky in Newcastle to be surrounded by natural beauty and right on our doorstep, you’ll find one of the most spectacular natural environments, the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. It’s a great destination for a family day out.