Explore Nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre
Get back to nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Enjoy walks, dipnetting and being out in nature with your kids.
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Tag: Family Fun
Top Things to do in the Blue Mountains for Family Fun
Located two hours west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains in New South Wales is a fabulous destination...
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Scoot around at The Station Newcastle
Check out the new kids scooter track at The Station Newcastle (former Newcastle Train Station).
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Visit your local fire station on Fire & Rescue NSW Open Day
Fire & Rescue NSW is holding its annual Open Day on Saturday 18 May 2019 from 10am – 2pm. This is your opportunity to hop in a fire truck and chat with local firefighters to learn more about what they do every day.
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A Ride On The Rails at Edgeworth Trains
If you have young train lovers in your family, Edgeworth Trains is a must do. It’s a Newcastle institution that both kids and adults will love.
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Koala Spotting at Lemon Tree Passage
If you’re looking for a day trip with the family, then head to the small village of Lemon Tree Passage. Located on the Tilligerry Peninsula, an hour north of Newcastle, you can go for a walk, spot koalas and go for a swim.
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Get moving with these Newcastle and Hunter family-friendly runs {2019}
Whether you’re looking at getting in shape, doing some fun runs with your kids or enrolling your kids in a specific kids run, here are some family friendly walks and runs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
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Swim at family-friendly Blacksmiths Beach
Take your kids for a swim at Blacksmiths Beach. It’s at the southern end of Nine Mile Beach in Lake Macquarie and considered the most family-friendly section of the nine miles.
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Take little ones to Grannies’ Pool
Have a splash around Grannies’ Pool It’s a swimming lagoon near Blacksmiths Beach in Lake Macquarie. Facing the Swansea Channel, this shallow tidal pool is perfect for under 5s.
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Take a book, give a book, share a book – How the Street Library movement is growing in Newcastle & The Hunter
Want to borrow or donate a book and get to know your neighbours? Get involved with a Street...
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Enjoy a swim at the reopened Belmont Baths
Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The new 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.
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15 of Newcastle’s best beaches & ocean baths for kids
Newcastle is blessed with beautiful, clean and family-friendly beaches. But which ones suit babies & toddlers or older kids? Here’s info on the best beaches for kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
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Tearing the skies apart – spotting fighter jets at Williamtown
Take your kids and spot fighter jets at RAAF Base Williamtown. If you have a budding Top Gun jnr....
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Explore Newcastle’s coast with CoastXP
Want to explore the coast of Newcastle with your family? Jump on board CoastXP, the new adventure...
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Go sandboarding in the Stockton sand dunes
Ever wanted to take the family tobogganing at the snow but found it just too far or too expensive?...
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