Swim at family-friendly Blacksmiths Beach
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.
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Category: Beaches & Ocean Baths
Take little ones to Grannies’ Pool
Have a splash around Grannies’ Pool It’s a swimming lagoon near Blacksmiths Beach in Lake Macquarie. Facing the Swansea Channel, this shallow tidal pool is perfect for under 5s.
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Enjoy a swim at the reopened Belmont Baths
Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The new 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.
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15 of Newcastle’s best beaches & ocean baths for kids
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.
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Discover Newcastle Beach, a true city beach
A favourite with both locals and tourists, Newcastle Beach is Newcastle’s only true city beach and is a great spot to swim, sun-bake and people watch.
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Why the Canoe Pool is perfect for families with little ones
A popular iconic beach spot and the site of an urban myth! For families with little ones, a visit to the Canoe Pool in Newcastle is a must.
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Swim in the historical Bogey Hole
Go for a swim at The Bogey Hole. This much loved swimming hole below King Edward Park in Newcastle is a great place to cool off and steep yourself in local history.
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Swim and spot coal ships at Nobbys Beach
A popular beach for swimmers, surfers and snorkellers, this eastern facing beach is formed by the breakwall. Great family beach!
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Exploring Caves Beach
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.
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