Get on Your Bike! 15 Kid-Friendly Cycle Paths in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Get on your bike. Here’s some of the best kid-friendly cycle tracks around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.
Fernleigh Track: The Complete Guide to Newcastle to Lake Macquarie Favourite Rail Trail
Everything you need for the Fernleigh Track with kids: distance, best entry points, the tunnel, nearby cafés, parking, toilets and the latest safety updates for 2026.
Where to Ride Bikes in Cessnock & the Hunter Valley: Werakata National Park & Family Cycle Trails
Family bike trails in Cessnock and the Hunter Valley, from the flat Hermitage Way Cycleway to Werakata National Park’s Deadmans Loop. Distances, difficulty and tips inside.
Where to Bike in Port Stephens: 7 Family-Friendly Trails
Head to Port Stephens for a family bike ride. Here are seven great family-friendly bike trails to enjoy in the Port Stephens area.
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park: Discover Newcastle’s Mining Past & a Fun Playground
Take a trip out to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park at Minmi / Fletcher. This is a lovely large bushland park with a new playground.
Where to Bike in Lake Macquarie: 10+ Cycle Paths & Trails to Enjoy With Your Family
We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family bike rides and mountain bike trails in Lake Macquarie to suit a variety of ages and abilities.
Where to Bike in Newcastle: 15+ Cycle Paths to Enjoy With Your Family
Get out of the house and go for a bike ride with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family cycle routes in Newcastle.
Bike or Walk Along The Wallsend to Glendale Tramway Track
A former steam tram route, the Tramway Track is now a 3.9 kilometre off-road cycle / pedestrian track which connects Wallsend to Glendale.
Tackle the Jumps & Bumps at Tenambit BMX Track
Have you got a BMX bike rider who loves jumps and bumps and all the dips? Head out to Tenambit BMX Track near East Maitland, for a turn on the track.
Discover Stockton Foreshore On a Family Bike Ride
Explore Stockton on a family bike ride. This 7km flat and easy bike path stretches from Stockton Bridge around the peninsula to the breakwall.
Enjoy a Nature Day Out at Kooragang Wetlands in Hunter Wetlands National Park
Enjoy a family nature day out at Hunter Wetlands National Park at Kooragang.
Try Newcastle Region’s Best Family-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails!
Go mountain biking with your kids! Here are some recommendations for some of the best family-friendly mountain bike tracks in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region.