Visit Fort Scratchley for History, Tunnels & Views
Take your family and enjoy views and discover the past at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. Either take a self-guided tour around the fort or do a guided tunnel tour.
Visit the New Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Learn about koala conservation by visiting the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. This new facility recently opened and supports the long-term rehabilitation and preservation of koalas.
Explore Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest by Bike!
Spend the day exploring Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest with your family.
You Can Hand Feed American Bison in Morpeth!
Experience the thrill of hand-feeding carrots to American Bison. This family-friendly experience in Morpeth is lots of fun for kids & adults.
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.
Visit Caves Beach But Check the Tides First Before You Explore Sea Caves
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.
Explore Gap Creek Falls in the Watagans
Explore the Watagans, a beautiful wilderness spot only an hour from Newcastle. Here you’ll enjoy hiking tracks, camping and adventure.
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens: Fun Nature Day Out
Enjoy a family day out at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Plenty of kid-friendly activities like a small maze, cubby house, sensory squares & more.
Farm Visit: Visit A Dairy Farm At Dungog
Experience a working dairy with Farm Visit in Dungog. It’s a fun and educational opportunity for kids to see where their food comes from.
Enjoy a Nature Day Out at Kooragang Wetlands in Hunter Wetlands National Park
Enjoy a family nature day out at Hunter Wetlands National Park at Kooragang.
Enjoy a Family Day Out at Morpeth
Enjoy a family day out exploring the charming riverfront town of Morpeth. Enjoy history, shops & the nature of Morpeth Common.
A Drive Up to Mount Sugarloaf
Did you know that snow fell at Mount Sugarloaf on July 18, 1965? Yes, according to a plaque erected by the Cardiff Lions Club at … Read Article
Explore Newcastle’s Coast with CoastXP
Coast XP restarted operations on Friday 5 June following the official easing of restrictions. As a responsible tour operator, they have implemented COVID-19 protocols including … Read Article
Oakvale Wildlife Park: Get Up Close to Animals
Milk a cow, bottle-feed baby animals, ride a tractor-trailer and pat a koala. There’s so much fun for families at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens.