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.
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.
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.
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.
Dog Friendly Places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter for Families (Parks, Walks & Beaches)
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.
Enjoy A Drive Up to Mount Sugarloaf
Go for a drive out to Mount Sugarloaf. At 412 metres high, Mt Sugarloaf can be seen across Newcastle & Lake Macquarie and you can walk to the summit.
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!
Play, Picnic & Spot Turtles at Myuna Bay
For a fun family day out, head to Myuna Bay. Spot turtles in the Eraring Outlet, enjoy a picnic at lakeside playground or swim or kayak in shallow waters.
Enjoy Gorgeous Views Along Green Point Foreshore Walk in Lake Macquarie
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.
Pirrita Island Boardwalk: Stunning Walk Through the Mangroves in Swansea
Want a short walk packed with nature and with amazing views? Go for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pirrita Island in Swansea.
From Caves Beach to Pinny Beach: A Stunning Coastal Walk
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 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.
Gap Creek Falls & Watagans Walks: Guide to Tracks, Lookouts & Current Closures
Explore the Watagans, a beautiful wilderness spot only an hour from Newcastle. Here you’ll enjoy hiking tracks, camping and adventure.