Outdoor Family Fun Archives

Stockton Active Hub – Stockton Playground & Skate Park

The Stockton Active Hub is amazing. With a great playground equipment and skate facilities plus fantastic harbour views of Newcastle, it’s a favourite with both kids and adults.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bounce in the Treetops at Treetop NetWorld!

If you’re looking for a unique experience, TreeTop NetWorld on the Central Coast is well worth the day trip. Featuring a web of nets slung high in the treetops between colourful treehouses, Networld is fun for the whole family.

Where to Go Kayaking & Stand up Paddle Boarding in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Get out and enjoy the water around the region in a kayak or on a stand up paddle board. Here list of places where you can go for a paddle with your family around the region.

Blackbutt Reserve: Everything You Need to Know for a Great Visit

One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle, Blackbutt Reserve is a great place for families. Here’s an insider’s guide to enjoying this popular Newcastle attraction.

Whitebridge Park Just Got Better!

Harold Wesley Knight Park (also known as Whitebridge Park) is a beautiful fully-fenced suburban park with a kids playground and lots of green space.

Enjoy a Beach-Theme Playground at Webb Park

A beach themed playground near the beach? Gotta love Webb Park at Redhead Beach in Lake Macquarie. Kids will love the large wave climbing structure and the flying fox flanked by surfboards.

Have Your Say About the New Vision & Playground Planned for Newcastle Harbour Foreshore

Have your say about the vision for Newcastle’s iconic harbour foreshore including a brand new playground.

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.