The 20 Best Newcastle Walks & Bush Trails
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.
Get Moving with These Newcastle & Hunter Family-Friendly Fun Runs {2025}
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.
20+ Dog-Friendly & Kid-Friendly Places around Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
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.
Unplug and Explore: Visit the Hunter Wetlands Centre at Shortland for Outdoor Family Fun
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!
Explore Nobbys Headland On Weekends
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
Explore The Bathers Way in Newcastle, a Scenic Coastal Walk
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.
Tomaree Coastal Walk – A Short Walk from Boat Harbour to Slot Canyon
If you’re looking for a fun short walk in Port Stephens, take the kids on a walk from Boat Harbour to Slot Canyon lookout. This … Read Article
Best Maitland Walks To Do With Kids
Get out of the house and go for a walk with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Maitland.
Walk or Bike Along Honeysuckle Harbourside Promenade
Venture along the new waterfront promenade at Honeysuckle and walk across the new Cottage Creek bridge
Fernleigh Track: Enjoy Nature, History and a Tunnel Along This Cycle / Walking Path
Winding its way through idyllic bush and wetland, the 15 kilometre Fernleigh Track is perfect for families to spend a sunny day enjoying fresh air on a bike, scooter or walking your four-legged friends.
10 Lake Macquarie Walks To Do With Dogs
Take your kids and dog for a walk in Lake Macquarie. Here’s some of our favourite dog-friendly walks.
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.
10 Newcastle Walks To Do With Dogs
Take your dog and kids on an adventure and try a walk you haven’t done before. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite dog-friendly walks in Newcastle.
How to Put Together an Adventure Backpack for Family Day Out
Pack a DIY family adventure backpack. It contains the supplies you need for a family hike & some extras to get kids to engage with nature.