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.
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.
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.
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.
Chalk your Walk & Spread Some Joy In Your Neighbourhood
Grab your kids & chalk and get outside and decorate your sidewalk or driveway. #ChalkYourWalk is the latest feel-good activity amidst COVID-19 outbreak.
Put Out Your Bears & Build a Teddy Bear Hunt for Local Kids
Put a bear in your window or on your verandah. It’s part of a new neighbourhood scavenger hunt in the age of coronavirus.
Exploring the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes
We’re so lucky in Newcastle to be surrounded by natural beauty and right on our doorstep, you’ll find one of the most spectacular natural environments, the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. It’s a great destination for a family day out.
Best Playgrounds in Newcastle for Toddlers
Playgrounds suitable for toddlers? Here’s a list of local playgrounds for toddlers that offer age-appropriate equipment, soft ground coverings, and some even have fencing for those kids who love to run.