Take the Family to Wallsend Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Wallsend Pool in Newcastle. With three pools, there’s fun for the whole family.
Cool Off at Mayfield Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Mayfield Pool. Enjoy pools, basketball court, playground and large grass area.
15 of Newcastle Region’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.
Enjoy the Pools at Lakeside Leisure Centre Year-Round
Lakeside Leisure Centre, located at Raymond Terrace, is a fantastic aquatic centre to take kids of all ages, especially babies and toddlers.
Enjoy a Swim & Waterslide at Tomaree Aquatic Centre
Tomaree Aquatic Centre in Port Stephens is a great place to cool off on a hot day. It has a 50m pool, a kids pool, a wading pool plus a large waterslide.
Swim at Stockton Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Stockton Pool. Enjoy pools, volleyball court, playground and large grass area.
Enjoy a Swim in Lake Macquarie at Belmont Baths
Go for a dip in the Belmont Baths at Lake Macquarie. The swimming enclosure consists of a shark-netted swimming area and a jetty that’s fun to jump off. There’s plenty of room for everyone including those with inflatables.
Visit Caves Beach But Check the Tides First Before You Explore Sea Caves
Caves Beach is so named as it’s a network of sea caves located on a beach. A popular spot near Swansea in Lake Macquarie, it’s worth a visit. However, you’ll need to check the tides first as you can only visit the sea caves during low tide.
Blacksmiths Beach: Swim at Lake Macquarie’s Family-Friendly Beach
Take your kids for a swim at Blacksmiths Beach. It’s at the southern end of Nine Mile Beach in Lake Macquarie and considered the most family-friendly section of the nine miles.
Charlestown Swim Centre: Splash & Swim at This Pool!
Charlestown Pool is especially good for those with toddlers and preschoolers. Run by Lake Macquarie City Council, Charlestown Pool has facilities the whole family will enjoy. The swim centre boasts outdoor heated 25m and 50m pools, and a fantastic toddler splash pad for the small folk.
Merewether Ocean Baths: The Place To Be This Summer
Cool off at Merewether Ocean Baths next to Merewether Baths. It’s one of the most popular family-friendly swimming spots in Newcastle.
Lambton Pool: Cool Off, Swim & Play
Have fun and cool off with a swim at Lambton Pool. Your kids will love the aquatic playground and waterslide.
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 5s.
Discover Newcastle Beach, a True City Beach
A favourite with both locals and tourists, Newcastle Beach is Newcastle’s only true city beach and is a great spot to swim, sun-bake and people watch.