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!
Blackbutt Reserve: Everything You Need to Know for a Great Visit
One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle, Blackbutt Reserve is a great place for families. Here’s an insider’s guide to enjoying this popular Newcastle attraction.
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.
Koala Spotting at Tilligerry Habitat in Port Stephens
If you’re looking for a unique day trip with the family, then head to Tilligerry Habitat, north of Newcastle. It’s one of the best places to spot koalas in the wild.
Where to See and Pick Sunflowers Around Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast
Run with wild abandon through a sunflower field or pick a bunch of bright yellow sunflowers to brighten your, or a loved one’s, day. A visit to a sunflower field make a great day out, not to mention a fabulous photo backdrop. Here are three places to see and pick sunflowers around Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast.
A Family Guide to Sustainable Living – Newcastle & Region Ideas
Being environmentally friendly has never been more important, and it is easier than you think to get the whole family on board the planet-saving train. Here’s our top ways in Newcastle & the Hunter to get involved and become a family full of eco-warriors!
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens: Fun Nature Day Out
Enjoy a family day out at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Plenty of kid-friendly activities like a small maze, cubby house, sensory squares & more.
Gosford Leagues Club Park: Have Fun at a Nature-Themed Play Space
Visit Leagues Club Park in Gosford, Central Coast. It’s a massive play area that incorporates nature play & tidal water into a kids playground.
Get Up Close to Critters at Blackbutt Reserve Reptile Show
Don’t miss the reptile show at Blackbutt Reserve in Newcastle. It’s an educational & entertaining hands-on experience for kids and adults.
Go For a Short Bushwalk on Kilaben Bay Nature Walk
Looking for a short bush walk suitable for kids? Try the Kilaben Bay Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie. This family walk ends at the lake’s edge.
Enjoy Spectacular Views & Nature on the Awabakal Walk from Dudley to Redhead
Take your family on the Awabakal Walk. It features spectacular views & adventuresome trails in the Awabakal Nature Reserve between Dudley and Redhead.
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park: Discover Newcastle’s Mining Past & a Fun Playground
Take a trip out to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park at Minmi / Fletcher. This is a lovely large bushland park with a new playground.
Enjoy a Nature Day Out at Kooragang Wetlands in Hunter Wetlands National Park
Enjoy a family nature day out at Hunter Wetlands National Park at Kooragang.
Best Animal Experiences in Newcastle & Hunter to See Wildlife
Do your kids love animals? Check out these zoos, wildlife parks and reserves in Newcastle & Hunter Valley that gives families the opportunities to get up close to animals.