Animal Encounters & Experiences in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do your kids love animals? Check out these zoos, wildlife parks and reserves in Newcastle & Hunter Valley that gives families the opportunities to get up close to animals.
8 Ways to Celebrate Koala Month in September
September is Save the Koala Month and to celebrate, here are a few ways to appreciate this marsupial cutie. You can try to spot a koala, adopt a koala or even learn more about them.
Unplug and Explore: Visit the Hunter Wetlands Centre at Shortland for Outdoor Family Fun
Get back to nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Enjoy walks, orienteering, dipnetting and more. It’s also a great place for a family bike ride!
Best Spots on Land for Whale Watching in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
Family Day Out: Blackbutt Reserve
Meet Aussie animals, explore playgrounds and walk beneath tall trees on this nature-filled family day out at Newcastle’s Blackbutt Reserve.
Enjoy a Family Adventure to Aussie Ark: Tasmanian Devil & Australian Native Animal Sanctuary
Visit Aussie Ark with your family in the Barrington Tops and get up close to Tasmanian Devils, an endangered species.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park: Everything You Need to Know For a Great Day Out
Visit Hunter Valley Wildlife Park for a fun family day out. Enjoy hands-on, interactive animal experiences with Australian & exotic animals including lions, meerkats, alligators, kangaroos, camels and more.
Play, Picnic & Spot Turtles at Myuna Bay
For a fun family day out, head to Myuna Bay. Spot turtles in the Eraring Outlet, enjoy a picnic at lakeside playground or swim or kayak in shallow waters.