Try Orienteering with Your Family in March
Do your kids want to try orienteering? Newcastle Orienteering Club are offering a free mini-course for juniors in March aged 5 and up who are interested.
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.
Get Moving with These Newcastle & Hunter Family-Friendly Runs {2021}
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.
Tearing the Skies Apart – Spotting Fighter Jets at Williamtown
Take your kids and spot fighter jets at RAAF Base Williamtown. If you have a budding Top Gun jnr. in the family then where better … Read more
Tackle the Jumps & Bumps at Tenambit BMX Track
Have you got a BMX bike rider who loves jumps and bumps and all the dips? Head out to Tenambit BMX Track near East Maitland, for a turn on the track.
Explore Nobbys Headland Before It Closes Temporarily
Nobbys Headland will be open to the public on weekends so go for a walk with your family and enjoy the views of Newcastle, Nobbys Beach, Stockton Bridge and Newcastle Harbour
Farm Visit: Visit A Dairy Farm At Dungog
Experience a working dairy with Farm Visit in Dungog. It’s a fun and educational opportunity for kids to see where their food comes from.
Play the TimberNook Way
Do your kids love being outdoors in nature, climbing trees and jumping in puddles? Take them to TimberNook Newcastle for adventure play.
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.
Blackbutt Reserve: Everything You Need to Know for a Great Visit
One of the most popular attractions in Newcastle, Blackbutt Reserve has reopened with new COVID-19 protocols. Here’s an insider’s guide to enjoying this popular Newcastle attraction.
Pick Your Own Oranges on the Central Coast
Want a fun day out? Go fruit picking with your family. It’s currently navel orange picking season on the Central Coast, just an hour south of Newcastle.
Whale Watching in Newcastle: Best Places to Go
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
Explore Newcastle’s Coast with CoastXP
Coast XP restarted operations on Friday 5 June following the official easing of restrictions. As a responsible tour operator, they have implemented COVID-19 protocols including … Read more
Hunter Valley Zoo: What You Need to Know For a Great Day Out
Visit Hunter Valley Zoo for a fun family day out. Enjoy hands-on, interactive animal experiences with Australian & exotic animals including lions, meerkats, alligators, kangaroos, camels and more.