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.
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.
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 Vallery area.
20 Things to Do in Lake Macquarie With Kids
Whether you’re looking for something to do as a local or you’re visiting with your family, there are lots of fun things to do in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales with kids.
Exploring the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes
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.
How to Have a Great Family Day Out at a Newcastle Jets Game!
Take your kids to a Newcastle Jets home game! Spend time with your family and support our local soccer team.
Slide & Ride at Toboggan Hill Park
Can’t decide what to do with the kids this weekend? Visit Toboggan Hill Park to enjoy a toboggan ride, giant maze, rock climbing, kids bumper cars, mini golf, hot ice skating and jumping castles and much more.
15 Things to Do in Maitland With Kids
Want to explore Maitland with your kids? Here are some of our best picks for family-friendly activities, many of which are free and low-cost.
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.
Can You Crack the Code & Escape from Unexpected Exit Escape Rooms?
Bring your crew & attempt to escape from Unexpected Exit Escape Rooms in Newcastle West. Heaps of fun for older kids & adults.
Get Up Close to Ocean Life at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
If you’re looking for an interactive, educational and memorable activity to do with the kids, Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters in Port Stephens may be just the place!
Take the Train Around Honeysuckle on the Rydges Newcastle Express
Go for a ride around Honeysuckle! Rydges Newcastle Express will run daily throughout the school holidays from Saturday 21 December until 29 January 2020.
A Ride On The Rails at Edgeworth Trains
If you have young train lovers in your family, Edgeworth Trains is a must do. It’s a Newcastle institution that both kids and adults will love.
Walka Water Works: Miniature Trains, History and Kangaroos
Whether you are a miniature train enthusiast, nature lover, history buff or barbecue guru, there is something for everyone at Walka Water Works.