Murrays Beach, Lake Macquarie: A Family Day Out Guide
Visit Murrays Beach, near Swansea. This beautiful spot is great for families with a playground, jetty fishing, walkways and great views of Lake Macquarie.
Get Moving with These Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Family-Friendly Fun Runs
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.
Explore Nobbys Headland On Weekends
Nobbys Headland is one of Newcastle’s most iconic spots, with 360-degree views of the harbour, coastline and city skyline. Open on weekends and public holidays, free to visit and well worth the walk. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Tomaree Coastal Walk – A Short Walk from Boat Harbour to Slot Canyon
If you’re looking for a short walk in Port Stephens, take the kids on a 1km walk from Boat Harbour to Slot Canyon lookout. Part of Tomaree Coastal Walk.
Bike or Walk Along The Wallsend to Glendale Tramway Track
A former steam tram route, the Tramway Track is now a 3.9 kilometre off-road cycle / pedestrian track which connects Wallsend to Glendale.
Discover History and Views Along Stockton Shipwreck Walk
For reminders of Newcastle’s maritime history, take your kids for a walk along the Shipwreck Walk in Stockton. It combines history with scenic views.
Best Pram-Friendly Walks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Whether you’re navigating the newborn days or pushing a loaded double pram, here are the best pram-friendly walks across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter — all tried and tested with little ones.
Dog-Friendly Walks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley.
Best Lake Macquarie Walks To Do With Kids – 21 Walks to Explore
Lake Macquarie has beautiful walks for families at every level — from flat foreshore paths with lake views to proper bush adventures. Here are 21 of our favourites.
Best Walks in Newcastle with Kids — 20 Walks to Try
From the iconic Bathers Way to bush tracks in Glenrock, here are 20 of the best walks in Newcastle to do with kids — covering all ages, abilities and pram requirements.
Best Family Walks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Get outside and explore with your kids. This is your guide to the best family walks across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter – from flat pram-friendly paths to adventurous bush trails.
Best Cessnock Walks To Do With Kids
Cessnock and Hunter Valley have some outstanding family walking — from the magical moss wall at Boarding House Dam to Aboriginal engravings in Yengo National Park. Here’s what to explore.
Best Maitland Walks To Do With Kids
Maitland has some lovely family walks — easy riverside strolls, heritage park loops and kangaroo-spotting trails. Here are our picks for walks in and around Maitland with kids.
Yuelarbah Walk at Glenrock Lagoon: A Family-Friendly Bush & Beach Walk
Part of the Great North Walk, the Yuelarbah Walk in Glenrock State Conservation Area takes you along bridges, past waterfalls and through beautiful rainforest to Glenrock Lagoon.