The Best Day Trips From Newcastle to Enjoy With Your Family
Get out for a drive & explore the region. Here are the best day trips from Newcastle covering coast, wineries, lakes, rainforest & a couple of lighthouses.
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!
Winter Family Day Out: Stockton
Catch the ferry and explore Stockton on this coastal family day out! A shipwreck walk, playground, skate park and harbour views make it the perfect winter adventure.
Winter Family Day Out: Bar Beach & Merewether
Explore Newcastle’s stunning coastline on this winter family day out! Spot whales, play at beachside parks and visit the iconic Merewether Ocean Baths.
Winter Family Day Out: Newcastle’s East End
Plan a winter family day out in Newcastle’s East End! Visit Nobbys Beach, Fort Scratchley, playground, ocean pools and historic landmarks on this free kid-friendly itinerary.
Winter Family Day Out: Honeysuckle to Foreshore Park
Looking for a winter family day out in Newcastle? Honeysuckle is perfect for a low-cost adventure with kids – featuring museums, playgrounds, and harbour views.
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.
Visit the Waterfalls at Beautiful Somersby Falls
Cascading waterfalls, walking tracks & a beautiful picnic area. Visit Somersby Falls on the Central Coast!
Explore Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest by Bike!
Spend the day exploring Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest with your family.
Family Day Out: Honeysuckle to Nobbys Beach
Plan a fun family day out at Honeysuckle in Newcastle. Visit Museum Newcastle, walk along the foreshore, and swim at Nobbys Beach.
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Enjoy a Family Day Out at Morpeth
Enjoy a family day out exploring the charming riverfront town of Morpeth. Enjoy history, shops & the nature of Morpeth Common.
Enjoy a Family Day Out in the Medowie/Raymond Terrace Area
It may not be the first place that comes to mind if you’re considering a day out with the family, but there are a few secret gems hiding in the Medowie/Raymond Terrace area to interest families with children of all ages.