Explore Nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland
Get back to nature at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Enjoy walks, dipnetting and being out in nature with your kids.
21 Best Lake Macquarie Walks To Do With Kids
Experience the beautiful scenery in Lake Macquarie and go for a walk with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Lake Macquarie.
Take a Walk Through History at Macquarie Pier at Nobbys Breakwall
Go for a stroll along Newcastle’s Macquarie Pier at Nobbys Beach and learn more about the city’s maritime history with interpretative signs dotted along the walk.
How to Put Together an Adventure Backpack for Family Day Out
Pack a DIY family adventure backpack. It contains the supplies you need for a family hike & some extras to get kids to engage with nature.
Pirrita Island Boardwalk: Stunning Walk Through the Mangroves in Swansea
Want a short walk packed with nature and with amazing views? Go for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pirrita Island in Swansea.
Fernleigh Track: Enjoy Nature, History and a Tunnel Along This Cycle / Walking Path
Winding its way through idyllic bush and wetland, the 15 kilometre Fernleigh Track is perfect for families to spend a sunny day enjoying fresh air on a bike, scooter or walking your four-legged friends.
Views & History on the Newcastle ANZAC Memorial Walk
Go for a walk along Newcastle Memorial Walk and enjoys spectacular coastal views and celebrate the history of the Anzacs
Explore Nobbys Headland On Weekends
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
Walk Across Stockton Bridge in Newcastle’s Own Bridge Climb
How many times have you crossed Stockton Bridge by car? You can walk across Stockton Bridge and experience for yourself Newcastle’s own “Bridge Climb”
Discover History and Views Along Stockton Shipwreck Walk
For reminders of Newcastle’s maritime history, take your kids for a walk along the Shipwreck Walk in Stockton. It combines history with scenic views.
Explore Lake Macquarie’s Sculpture Walk
Enjoy Lake Macquarie views & sculptures in a 2-kilometre walk / cycle from Eleebana to Warners Bay. This is the Creative LAKE Sculpture Trail.
Explore Gap Creek Falls Walking Track in the Watagans
Explore the Watagans, a beautiful wilderness spot only an hour from Newcastle. Here you’ll enjoy hiking tracks, camping and adventure.
20 Dog-Friendly & Kid-Friendly Places around Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
Looking for places for kids and dogs? Here are our favourite places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter for off-leash areas, dog-friendly walks and dog-friendly beaches.
The 20 Best Newcastle Walks & Bush Trails
Go for a walk! Stroller-friendly, flat family walking tracks or challenging bush & nature trails, we’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Newcastle.