Looking for places for kids and dogs? Here are our favourite places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter for off-leash areas, dog-friendly walks and dog-friendly beaches.
Get a taste of the Tomaree Coastal Walk in Port Stephens with a kid-friendly walk from Anna Bay to Little Kingsley Beach.
Get back to nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Enjoy walks, orienteering, dipnetting and more. It’s also a great place for a family bike ride!
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.
Want a short walk packed with nature and with amazing views? Go for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pirrita Island in Swansea.
Want a gorgeous & adventurous walk with views and beach stops? Go for a hike from Caves Beach to Pinny Beach via Spoon Rocks. It’s a bit of an adventure with steep terrain in some spots, a staircase and fire trails to follow.
Explore the scenic 6km Bathers Way coastal walk in Newcastle from Nobbys Headland to Merewether Baths. Here’s our tips for doing the walk with kids.
Explore the Watagans, a beautiful wilderness spot only an hour from Newcastle. Here you’ll enjoy hiking tracks, camping and adventure.
If you’re looking for a panoramic view of the north end of Lake Macquarie and surrounding suburbs, then the challenge of a family walk up Munibung Hill may be something for you and your kids.
Whether you’re looking at getting in shape, doing some fun runs with your kids or enrolling your kids in a specific kids run, here are some family friendly walks and runs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Heading out on a family walk or bushwalk with kids? This adventure backpack checklist covers what to pack for a family hike, including essentials, safety items and nature exploration tools kids love.
Enjoy a day trip at Boarding House Dam picnic area in Watagans National Park. See waterfalls, creeks, nature, wildlife and a beautiful moss wall.
Go for a walk! Stroller-friendly, flat family walking tracks or challenging bush & nature trails, we’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Newcastle.
Nobbys Headland is open to the public on weekends so go for a walk with your family and enjoy the views of Newcastle, Nobbys Beach, Stockton Bridge and Newcastle Harbour