Family Day Out Archives

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!

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.

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.

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.

Get Up Close to Jets at Fighter World

If your kids love planes, take them to Fighter World near the Williamtown RAAF base. There’s lots of planes to see and exhibits to enjoy.

Enjoy Gorgeous Views Along Green Point Walk in Lake Macquarie

So much to explore at Green Point Foreshore between Belmont and Valentine. Enjoy beautiful Lake Macquarie views on a shared pathway or venture down nature trails.

Explore Nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre

Get back to nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Enjoy walks, dipnetting and being out in nature with your kids.

Wobble on the Cooranbong Swing Bridge at the Old Weet-Bix Factory on Dora Creek

Where in the world can you find a wobbly swing bridge and an old Weet-Bix factory? You might be surprised to learn that you can see both at Cooranbong in western Lake Macquarie while walking along the banks of peaceful Dora Creek.

Play, Fish or Walk at Murrays Beach

Visit Murray’s Beach, near Swansea. This beautiful spot is great for families with a playground, jetty fishing, walkways and great views of Lake Macquarie.