Poppethead Park: A Playground With Mining History
A playground, a poppethead & a walk around a dam, Poppethead Park in Kitchener is a great spot in the Hunter Valley for a family day out.
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park: Discover Newcastle’s Mining Past
Take a trip out to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park at Minmi / Fletcher. This is a lovely large bushland park and features a unique playground reflecting the history of the area with a mining theme.
Walk Across Stockton Bridge in Newcastle’s Own Bridge Climb
How many times have you crossed Stockton Bridge by car? You can walk across Stockton Bridge and experience for yourself Newcastle’s own “Bridge Climb”
Best Cessnock LGA Walks To Do With Kids
Get out of the house and go for a walk with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of family walks in Cessnock LGA.
Find or Start a Spoonville in Your Community in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Has a Spoonville sprung up in your neighbourhood? The latest lockdown activity is creating a community of spoon people in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
The Best 20 Newcastle LGA Walks To Do With Kids
Go for a walk! Stroller-friendly, flat family walking tracks or challenging bush & nature trails, we’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Newcastle.
Best Maitland Walks To Do With Kids
Get out of the house during lockdown and go for a walk with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Maitland LGA.
The Best 20 Lake Macquarie LGA Walks To Do With Kids
Experience the beautiful scenery in Lake Macquarie and go for a walk with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Lake Macquarie.
Discover the Moss Wall at Boarding House Dam Walk in the Watagans
Enjoy a day trip at Boarding House Dam picnic area in Watagans National Park. See waterfalls, creeks, nature, wildlife and a beautiful moss wall.
Enjoy Gorgeous Views Along Green Point 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.
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.
Wobble on the Cooranbong Swing Bridge at the Old Weet-Bix Factory on Dora Creek
Where in the world can you find a wobbly swing bridge and an old Weet-Bix factory? You might be surprised to learn that you can see both at Cooranbong in western Lake Macquarie while walking along the banks of peaceful Dora Creek.
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.
Enjoy a Family Walk Up Munibung Hill
If you’re looking for a panoramic view of the north end of Lake Macquarie and surrounding suburbs, then the challenge of a family walk up Munibung Hill may be something for you and your kids.