Explore Throsby Creek Walking Loop Through Carrington & Maryville
Enjoy a walk around Throsby Creek through Carrington Mangrove Boardwalk and include a play at the Drop in the Ocean playground in Maryville.
Explore Lake Macquarie’s Sculpture Walk
Enjoy Lake Macquarie views & sculptures in a 2-kilometre walk / cycle from Eleebana to Warners Bay. This is the Creative LAKE Sculpture Trail.
Discover Nature, Culture & History on the Belmont Lagoon Walk
Nature, culture, history. Belmont Lagoon Walk in Lake Macquarie has it all. This flat 4.3km walk is a great family walk.
Galgabba Point Walk: A Bush Walk With Lake Views
Bush walk, lake views & mangroves. You’ll enjoy all this on the Galgabba Point Walk in Swansea in Lake Macquarie. Great for families and kids.
See Bushfire Regeneration on a Walk Through Belmont Wetlands State Park
Wander through the wetlands. Belmont Wetlands State Park offers short, family-friendly walks through beautiful coastal bushland and wetlands.
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.
Try Newcastle’s Best Family-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails!
Go mountain biking with your kids! Here are some recommendations for some of the best family-friendly mountain bike tracks in the Newcastle & Hunter region.
Discover Stockton On a Family Bike Ride
Explore Stockton on a family bike ride. This 7km flat and easy bike path stretches from Stockton Bridge around the peninsula to the breakwall.
14 Best Family Walks Around Newcastle
Here’s some of the best kid-friendly walks around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter. Whether it’s a walk by the beach, harbour, lake or through the bush, there’s a fun walk to suit every family.
Enjoy Spectacular Views & Nature on the Awabakal Walk
Take your family on the Awabakal Walk. It features spectacular views & adventuresome trails in the Awabakal Nature Reserve between Dudley and Redhead.
Enjoy the Redhead Coast on the Ken and Audrey Owens Walk
If you’re looking for a flat, family-friendly coastal stroll, head down to Redhead to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Ken and Audrey Owens walkway.
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.
Get Moving with These Newcastle & Hunter Family-Friendly Runs {2020}
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 Bush & Beach on the Yuelarbah Walk at Glenrock Lagoon
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.