Family Walk Archives

Best Lake Macquarie Walks To Do With Kids – 21 Walks to Explore

Lake Macquarie has beautiful walks for families at every level — from flat foreshore paths with lake views to proper bush adventures. Here are 21 of our favourites.

Best Walks in Newcastle with Kids — 20 Walks to Try

From the iconic Bathers Way to bush tracks in Glenrock, here are 20 of the best walks in Newcastle to do with kids — covering all ages, abilities and pram requirements.

Best Cessnock Walks To Do With Kids

Cessnock and Hunter Valley have some outstanding family walking — from the magical moss wall at Boarding House Dam to Aboriginal engravings in Yengo National Park. Here’s what to explore.

Best Maitland Walks To Do With Kids

Maitland has some lovely family walks — easy riverside strolls, heritage park loops and kangaroo-spotting trails. Here are our picks for walks in and around Maitland with kids.

Explore Rathmines with a Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt!

Check out our latest Newy with Kids scavenger hunt! We teamed up with Lake Macquarie City Council to develop a fun scavenger hunt in Rathmines, our second in Lake Macquarie.

Yuelarbah Walk at Glenrock Lagoon: A Family-Friendly Bush & Beach Walk

Part of the Great North Walk, the Yuelarbah Walk in Glenrock State Conservation Area takes you along bridges, past waterfalls and through beautiful rainforest to Glenrock Lagoon.

Family Day Out: Lemon Tree Passage Area

Scenic shared paths, koala spotting, playgrounds, a netted tidal pool, and local art. It’s the perfect day out for outdoor-loving families with kids of all ages!

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!

Enjoy Gorgeous Views Along Green Point Foreshore Walk in Lake Macquarie

So much to explore at Green Point Foreshore between Belmont and Valentine. Enjoy beautiful Lake Macquarie views on a shared pathway or venture down nature trails.

Pirrita Island Boardwalk: Stunning Walk Through the Mangroves in Swansea

Want a short walk packed with nature and with amazing views? Go for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pirrita Island in Swansea.

From Caves Beach to Pinny Beach: A Stunning Coastal Walk

Want a gorgeous & adventurous walk with views and beach stops? Go for a hike from Caves Beach to Pinny Beach via Spoon Rocks. It’s a bit of an adventure with steep terrain in some spots, a staircase and fire trails to follow.