Best Picnic Spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
Get out of the house! Here are our picks for the best picnic spots in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Vallery area.
15 of Newcastle’s Best Beaches & Ocean Baths for Kids
Newcastle is blessed with beautiful, clean and family-friendly beaches. But which ones suit babies & toddlers or older kids? Here’s info on the best beaches for kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
A Very Newy Christmas: Stroll Through a Christmas Tree Maze & Free Christmas Photos
Enjoy a Christmas Tree Maze and Free Christmas Photos as part of A Very Newy Christmas
Take a Sightseeing Tour on Newcastle’s Famous Tram
Take an iconic tour of Newcastle on Newcastle’s Famous Tram. It’s a genuine replica of the original Newcastle working tram and a fun way to discover beautiful parks, beaches and historical sights.
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.
Visit Fort Scratchley for History, Tunnels & Views
Take your family and enjoy views and discover the past at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. Either take a self-guided tour around the fort or do a guided tunnel tour.
UNREAL! The Paul Jennings Exhibition reopens in Newcastle
A haunted dunny, a dragon named Rascal, a Threefyspray fish and cabbages. Just some of the fun things you’ll find at the Paul Jennings UNREAL! exhibition at Newcastle Library.
Discover Newcastle’s Mining Past at Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
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.
New Playground at Carrington Street Reserve in Wallsend
Check out this brand new brightly coloured playground at the Carrington Street Reserve in Wallsend. Lots of fun for kids!
Stories of Our Town: Newcastle’s History Captured in Documentaries
Learn about Newcastle and watch Stories of Our Town documentaries. The history of Newcastle told by those who lived it.
New Playground at Wallsend Brickworks Park
New playground! Combine history & play on a family day out to Wallsend Brickworks Park, site of a historic brickmaking operation in Newcastle.
Explore Throsby Creek Walking Loop Through Carrington & Maryville
Enjoy a walk around Throsby Creek through Carrington Mangrove Boardwalk and include a play at the Drop in the Ocean playground in Maryville.
100% Fun at Blackbutt Adventure Playground at Richley Reserve
Enjoy a play in the adventure playground in Richley Reserve at Blackbutt Reserve. It’s a great playground that encourages nature play, adventure and risk-taking.
Enjoy Parkland and Playground at Nesca Park
A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.