Best Ice Cream & Gelato Shops in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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.
Take Little Ones for a Swim at 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 6s.
It’s a Super-Charged Weekend at the Lake Mac Action Festival
Lake Mac is set for a super-charged weekend afloat and on shore! The Lake Mac Action Festival is a high-energy event held from 18-19 October. Showcasing action on both land and water, the festival brings together the excitement of on-water speed competitions, classic cars, live music, and a range of family-friendly entertainment.
Speers Point Park: Epic Fun at the Massive Lake Macquarie Variety Playground
How amazing is the massive Speers Point Variety Park? This 2-hectare fully fenced park is packed with fun play equipment for kids of all ages.
Head to Rathmines Youth Hub to Visit the Skate Park & Pump Track
Head to Rathmines Youth Hub in Lake Macquarie. It features a skate park, pump track and multi-court. The facility is suitable for bikes, skateboards and scooters.
See Dr Karl at the 2025 Living Smart Festival in Lake Macquarie
The Living Smart Festival is back for 2025 with workshops, cooking demonstrations, performances and more. This event encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices.
Where to Bike in Lake Macquarie: 10+ Cycle Paths & Trails to Enjoy With Your Family
We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family bike rides and mountain bike trails in Lake Macquarie to suit a variety of ages and abilities.
Visit the Playground at Jewells Parade Reserve
Looking for a new spot to take the kids for a play? There’s a lovely new neighbourhood playground tucked away in a shady reserve on Jewells Parade in Lake Macquarie that’s worth checking out.
Best Spots on Land for Whale Watching in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
You’re Kidding Me, the Largest Child & Family Expo in the Hunter Returns
Discover a variety of programs, resources and services that parents and families can access at You’re Kidding Me Expo, the Hunter’s biggest children and family expo.
Float Your Boat 2025: Watch a Flotilla of Boats Sail Past on Lake Macquarie
Gather on the shores of Lake Macquarie to see boats pass by for Float Your Boat. It runs on the weekend of 20 & 21 June 2025
Enjoy Play With Lake Views at Toronto Foreshore Playground
You’ve got to love a fully fenced playground with views of Lake Macquarie! This playground located at Toronto NSW is suited to a wide range of ages.
Get Your Kids Painting a Portrait or Landscape for the Young Dobell Competition!
In celebration of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting budding artists to participate in the Young Dobell competition.
Rathmines Park: Enjoy this Upgraded Plane-Themed Playground With Lake Views
Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.