Looking for a summer day out that blends water play, art, and room to roam? Head to Speers Point and Warners Bay on Lake Macquarie’s northern shoreline. This itinerary is packed with fun, especially for families who love big playgrounds and relaxed lakeside vibes.
This is part of the Newy with Kids Family Day Out series, designed to help families make the most of summer with mostly free, low-fuss adventures around Newcastle and the Hunter.
Start your day at Speers Point Park, home to one of the region’s biggest and best playgrounds, Lake Macquarie Variety Playground.
The entire area is fenced and includes everything from toddler-friendly zones to a giant 12-metre climbing tower and flying foxes.
There’s also a scooter track, musical elements and shady picnic areas.
If it’s a hot day, bring swimmers and cool off at the Speers Point water play area, or pop next door to Speers Point Pool (entry fees apply), where kids can swim or splash in the shaded outdoor pools.
From there, head to Warners Bay — it’s just a short drive or an easy bike ride along the lake foreshore path. The shared path is pram and scooter-friendly, and the lake views are lovely.
Stop for lunch at the Warners Bay café strip or pack a picnic to enjoy by the lake. The grassy foreshore has BBQs, picnic tables and lots of shady spots for a rest.
Hot tip: Bring sausages and take advantage of the BBQs along Warners Bay Foreshore — they’re free and right by the water.
After lunch, take a stroll along the Sculpture Walk, where you’ll find quirky art pieces including Charles Darwin, a flying pig and a giant meditating child.
There’s also an outdoor ping pong table, so bring a paddle or hire one if available.
Finish your day with a wander across the Redbluff Boardwalk in Eleebana. This elevated 400-metre timber path floats above the lake and offers peaceful views, etched poetry, and birdlife.
Whether you’re spending the whole day or just popping in for a morning play and lake walk, Speers Point and Warners Bay offer a relaxed and scenic way to enjoy summer with the kids. With shaded spaces, easy parking and plenty to explore, it’s the kind of outing you’ll want to come back to again and again.