7 Must-Do Activities for Adventurous Kids around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do you have an adrenaline junkie among your brood? There’s a great range of awesome activities and places where children can engage in risky-play.
Enjoy a Swim in Lake Macquarie at Belmont Baths
Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The swimming enclosure consists of a shark-netted swimming area and a jetty that’s fun to jump off. There’s plenty of room for everyone including those with inflatables.
Play by the Lake at Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay
For a lakeside playground, visit Thomas H Halton Park (also known as Croudace Bay Park) and enjoy views of Lake Macquarie with a play.
Visit Caves Beach But Check the Tides First Before You Explore Sea Caves
Caves Beach is so named as it’s a network of sea caves located on a beach. A popular spot near Swansea in Lake Macquarie, it’s worth a visit. However, you’ll need to check the tides first as you can only visit the sea caves during low tide.
Play the TimberNook Way
Do your kids love being outdoors in nature, climbing trees and jumping in puddles? Take them to TimberNook Newcastle for adventure play.
Enjoy Sports & a Playground at Pasterfield Sports Complex
Take your kids for a play at Pasterfield Sports Complex, a huge community area in Cameron Park. It combines a large playground and climbing area, fitness area, netball courts, skate park and an AFL and cricket field.
Fenced & Fun: Fern Bay Reserve Playground
Fully-fenced with shade cloth, the Fern Bay playground is great for kids of all ages. It includes swings, rope bridge climbing equipment and basketball / handball court.
Blackbutt Reserve: Everything You Need to Know for a Great Visit
One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle, Blackbutt Reserve has reopened with new COVID-19 protocols. Here’s an insider’s guide to enjoying this popular Newcastle attraction.
Martinsville Playground: Small But Fun
Recently installed by Lake Macquarie City Council, this small but cute playground in Martinsville is a fun spot for kids.
Help Reimagine Newcastle’s Harbour Foreshore! New Playspace, Water Feature or Event Space?
What would you like to see on Newcastle’s foreshore? The City of Newcastle has started planning for the future of Newcastle’s iconic harbour foreshore and they are looking for your input.
Whale Watching in Newcastle: Best Places to Go
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
40 Fun Outdoor Activities to Do With Kids
Enjoy the warm weather and have some fun your backyard. Here are 40 fun outdoor activities to keep kids from getting bored.
Get Back to Nature With a Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Explore your backyard with a nature scavenger hunt. We’ve put together a list of things for you and your kids to find using a free printable.
Take a Walk & Enjoy a Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a neighbourhood scavenger hunt. It has lots of things that you and your family can look for on your neighbourhood walks.