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70 Free & Low-Cost Things to Do With Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Looking for some affordable family fun? You don’t always have to spend lots of money on activities to entertain babies and kids. There’s lots of free and low-cost things to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

25 of the Best (and Mostly Free) Things to Do in and Around Newcastle

You don’t need to worry about spending a lot of money on a visit to Newcastle. There are heaps of free and inexpensive things to do in and around this former steel town.

Discover Newcastle through Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printables

Get out and explore Newcastle! Newy with Kids, with the support of City of Newcastle’s Boost Your Place placemaking, has developed a series family scavenger hunts to download.

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Whether it’s local attractions, upcoming events, kids eat free, school holiday activities or birthday party ideas, Newy with Kids is the best website to find local kid-friendly activities and information 24/7.

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Newy with Kids acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, play and work. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continued connection to the land and waters of this country.