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Bathers Way Coastal Walk in Newcastle NSW

Discover Newcastle Beach, a True City Beach

A favourite with both locals and tourists, Newcastle Beach is Newcastle’s only true city beach and is a great spot to swim, sun-bake and people watch.

Visit Fort Scratchley for History, Tunnels & Views

Take your family and enjoy views and discover the past at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. Either take a self-guided tour around the fort or do a guided tunnel tour.

14 Best Family Walks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Here’s some of the best kid-friendly walks around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter. Whether it’s a walk by the beach, harbour, lake or through the bush, there’s a fun walk to suit every family.

Slide & Ride at Toboggan Hill Park

Can’t decide what to do with the kids this weekend? Visit Toboggan Hill Park to enjoy a toboggan ride, giant maze, rock climbing, kids bumper cars, mini golf, hot ice skating and jumping castles and much more.

Head to The Station Newcastle for Family Fun

Check out the kids play area at The Station Newcastle (former Newcastle Train Station). It’s home to a large snake and frog!

Blacksmiths Beach: Swim at Lake Macquarie’s Family-Friendly 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.

How to Have a Fun & Memorable Backyard Camping Adventure With Kids

Recreate the magic of camping with your kids. Here are some backyard camping ideas for a fun and memorable family experience.

Cool off With a Swim at Belmont Baths in Lake Macquarie

Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The 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.

Explore Newcastle’s Coast with CoastXP

Want to explore the coast of Newcastle? Jump on board CoastXP, an adventure boat tour. It combines sightseeing with local history & marine life.

Oakvale Wildlife Park: Get Up Close to Animals

Milk a cow, bottle-feed baby animals, ride a tractor-trailer and pat a koala. There’s so much fun for families at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens.

Play, Fish or Walk at Murrays Beach

Visit Murray’s Beach, near Swansea. This beautiful spot is great for families with a playground, jetty fishing, walkways and great views of Lake Macquarie.

Swim in Newcastle’s Historical Bogey Hole

Go for a swim at The Bogey Hole. This much loved swimming hole below King Edward Park in Newcastle is a great place to cool off and steep yourself in local history.