Take a drive to Huntlee, near Branxton and check out District Park One, featuring a huge playground, cafe, half basketball court and fully-fenced, off-leash dog area. There’s enough play equipment to keep kids of all ages entertained all day.
Pack your bikes, scooters and helmets, as Katherine’s Landing District Park at Huntlee includes a world-class pump track.
Swap the everyday grind for the charm of rural life at a regional show, fair, or festival! There’s fun, family-friendly events on offer all year round celebrating the heart and soul of our regional communities. From gravity-defying billy cart races to quirky brick throwing contests and kombis, there’s something for everyone. Even pig and Dachshund races!
Visit Hunter Valley Wildlife Park for a fun family day out. Enjoy hands-on, interactive animal experiences with Australian & exotic animals including lions, meerkats, alligators, kangaroos, camels and more.
From gelato in a cup to a classic waffle cone, here’s our list of ice cream parlours to get an ice cream or gelato in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.
Enjoy wine tasting in the Hunter Valley with kids in tow. Here’s a list of family-friendly wineries with games, colouring books & kids sessions.
With its wineries, restaurants and concerts, the Hunter Valley is a firm favourite with adults. But you can also bring kids along on your visit out to the Hunter Valley as there is plenty of fun attractions and activities to do with kids.
Spot Mega Creatures at Hunter Valley Gardens these school holidays. The popular Mega Creatures event returns for four weeks from 5 April to 4 May 2025
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.
Visit Aussie Ark with your family in the Barrington Tops and get up close to Tasmanian Devils, an endangered species.
Fully-fenced and packed with play equipment for kids of all ages, Rose Point Park Regional Playground in Singleton is a worth a visit.
We’ve put together a collection of our family bike rides and mountain bike trails in Cessnock LGA to suit a variety of ages and abilities.
Bridges Hill Park Playground located in Cessnock and completed in March 2021, is a fantastic park for all ages which will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
Enjoy a picnic in Cessnock & Hunter Valley. We’ve put together a collection of spots to enjoy a picnic outdoors with your family & friends.