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.
Discover the best playgrounds in Port Stephens for kids, from beachside play spaces to shaded parks in Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, Anna Bay and beyond.
Whether you’re looking at getting in shape, doing some fun runs with your kids or enrolling your kids in a specific kids run, here are some family friendly walks and runs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Get wild at Blackbutt Reserve and cool off at Lambton Pool. This New Lambton family day out is perfect for summer play and wildlife spotting.
Want a fun day out? Go fruit picking with your family. It’s orange picking season on the Central Coast, just an hour south of Newcastle.
On the lookout for your next family adventure? Here are our top tips plus recommendations for some of the best kid-friendly snorkelling spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
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.
Bored at home with your bub? Enjoy fun activities with your baby at a playground, playgroup, library and more in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Get out of the house and go for a bike ride with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family cycle routes in Newcastle.
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.
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!
A second great playground is now open at Huntlee! Pack your bikes, scooters and helmets, as Katherine’s Landing District Park includes a world-class pump track.
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.
Take a glimpse behind the farm gate and explore rural farming communities at Harvest Festival in the Central Coast hinterland.