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.
Enjoy a Family Walk Up Munibung Hill
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.
What to Pack for a Family Hike with Kids: Adventure Backpack Checklist
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.
Discover the Moss Wall at Boarding House Dam Walk in the Watagans
Enjoy a day trip at Boarding House Dam picnic area in Watagans National Park. See waterfalls, creeks, nature, wildlife and a beautiful moss wall.
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.
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.
Take a Walk Through History at Macquarie Pier at Nobbys Breakwall
Go for a stroll along Newcastle’s Macquarie Pier at Nobbys Beach and learn more about the city’s maritime history with interpretative signs dotted along the walk.
Explore Wangi Point at Lake Macquarie
Pristine bushland, beautiful water views and history. Wangi Point at Wangi Wangi in western Lake Macquarie has it all.
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.
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.
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.
Visit Moonee Beach near Catherine Hill Bay for a Coastal Paradise
For exquisite coastal views, enchanting rock pools and calm swimming spots, check out Moonee Beach, near Catherine Hill Bay in the Lake Macquarie region.
Go For a Short Bushwalk on Kilaben Bay Nature Walk
Looking for a short bush walk suitable for kids? Try the Kilaben Bay Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie. This family walk ends at the lake’s edge.