Edgeworth Trains Returns in May
If you have young train lovers in your family, Edgeworth Trains is a must-do.It’s a local institution that both kids and adults will love and it’s returning soon!
Search for Tree Stump Fossils at Swansea Headland Petrified Forest
For something a bit different, take your kids to Swansea Headland and search for fossils. Here, you’ll find remnants of a petrified forest. It’s believed that there was a volcano 250 million years ago off Swansea coast.
Where to Use Your Discover NSW Voucher Before They Expire
Wondering where to use your Discover NSW voucher? There are plenty of fun family activities to use your $25 Discover NSW voucher in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Newcastle TreeTops Adventure Park: Fun, Nature and Thrills for Kids
Take your kids to TreeTop Adventure Park at Blue Gum Hills in Newcastle. It’s a super fun day out where kids can climb through the trees, cross wobbly obstacles and fly through the air on flying foxes.
12 Free Days of Public Transport Across Greater Sydney (includes Newcastle & Hunter)
We’ve put together a list of ideas in and around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter as well as in Central Coast, Sydney and Blue Mountains to take advantage of free public transport.
Explore Denman and Merriwa on a Day Trip
Enjoy a family day out! Take a drive through the Upper Hunter for something a bit different from city and suburban life and visit Denman and Merriwa with your kids.
Best Fishing Spots for Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
With so many beautiful waterways around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, going fishing with your kids is a great way to get out in nature and make some fun, lasting memories.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park (formerly Hunter Valley Zoo): What You Need to Know For a Great Day Out
Visit Hunter Valley Zoo for a fun family day out. Enjoy hands-on, interactive animal experiences with Australian & exotic animals including lions, meerkats, alligators, kangaroos, camels and more.
Explore Museum Park & The Station through Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printables
Get out and explore Museum Park & The Station Newcastle. Newy with Kids has developed family scavenger hunts printables to download for free.
60 Minutes To Puzzle Your Way Out of An Escape Room
Experience the adventure of an escape room with your kids. Now open in Newcastle, Escape Reality offers a fun challenge!
Best Picnic Spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
Get out of the house! Here are our picks for the best picnic spots in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley area.
Pick Your Own Oranges on the Central Coast
Want a fun day out? Go fruit picking with your family. It’s currently navel orange picking season on the Central Coast, just an hour south of Newcastle.
Visit the Waterfalls at Beautiful Somersby Falls
Cascading waterfalls, walking tracks & a beautiful picnic area. Visit Somersby Falls on the Central Coast!
Bounce in the Treetops at Treetop NetWorld!
If you’re looking for a unique experience, TreeTop NetWorld on the Central Coast is well worth the day trip. Featuring a web of nets slung high in the treetops between colourful treehouses, Networld is fun for the whole family.