Try These Kid-Friendly DIY Pamper Ideas for a Fun Spa Day at Home
Have some fun at home. Grab the kids, look in the pantry and get creative making these DIY face and body treatments.
Try Newcastle Region’s Best Family-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails!
Go mountain biking with your kids! Here are some recommendations for some of the best family-friendly mountain bike tracks in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region.
Mother’s Day Craft Ideas Using Items You Can Find at Home
Let the kids have fun creating homemade Mother’s Day gifts using things you’ll find at home to make something special for mum or grandma.
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.
Three Nature Craft Activities to Do With Kids
These simple nature ideas encourage children to re-use what they already have at home, look to their environment for inspiration and get outside to appreciate how beautiful our natural world is.
7 Must-Do Activities for Adventurous Kids around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do you have an adrenaline junkie among your brood? There’s a great range of awesome activities and places where children can engage in risky-play.
Bike at The Bay: Family Bike Rides in Port Stephens
Go for a family bike ride at The Bay. Here are two great bike rides to enjoy with kids starting from Shoal Bay in Port Stephens.
Play, Fish or Walk at Murrays Beach
Visit Murray’s Beach, near Swansea. This beautiful spot is great for families with a playground, jetty fishing, walkways and great views of Lake Macquarie.
Best Fishing Spots for Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
With so many beautiful waterways around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, going fishing with your kids is a great way to get out in nature and make some fun, lasting memories.
Explore Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest by Bike!
Spend the day exploring Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest with your family.
5 Homemade Christmas Craft Gifts You Can Make With Your Kids
There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to get crafty with the kids and make some thoughtful homemade gifts for teachers or family and friends.
How to Have a Great Family Day Out at a Newcastle Jets Game!
Take your kids to a Newcastle Jets home game! Spend time with your family and support our local soccer team.
Creating Calm Kids: Easing Kids into the New Year
The start of a new school year can be an exciting but stressful time for some kids. We caught up with Newcastle clinical psychologist, kids yoga and mindfulness teacher and acclaimed author Lynn Jenkins for the best tips on helping our kids to find calm amongst the chaos.
A Family Guide to Sustainable Living – Newcastle & Region Ideas
Being environmentally friendly has never been more important, and it is easier than you think to get the whole family on board the planet-saving train. Here’s our top ways in Newcastle & the Hunter to get involved and become a family full of eco-warriors!