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Walking Rivers Pty Ltd

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Walking Rivers is a premier Australian tour company offering fully guided outdoor adventures for small groups. Catering to inbound tourists,...

TreeTop Adventure Park Newcastle

Treetops Adventure Newcastle

Amusement and Theme Parks National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: $38.00

Treetops Adventure Newcastle is a home among the gum trees.Nestled within the beautiful Blue Gum Regional Park, and only 1...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as...

Wangi Wangi Point

Wangi Wangi Point

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Free

This reserve is primarily a passive recreation area with the walking trails being designed to protect the environment, while at...

Looking along the cemetery walk. Photo: John Yurasek

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Minmi Cemetery, only a 200 metre stroll from the park’s main carpark, is a charming and fascinating piece of local...

Swans and Egrets onsite

Hunter Wetlands Centre

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: $6.00

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation sanctuary, with over 200 wildlife species identified as visiting the site. Located on...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 11.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Come and enjoy the blissful lake lifestyle at Lake Macquarie. Twice the size of Sydney Harbour, it's the biggest permanent...

Palms circuit track

Palms circuit track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Re-energise under a canopy of cabbage tree palms on this meandering, short loop through the rainforest of Munmorah.You’ll feel revived...

Centennial Park, Newcastle

Centennial Park

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

In the heart of inner city Cooks Hill, the charming Centennial Park offers a Victorian rotunda, modern playground, fragrant flower...

Galdot

Wallis Creek Water Garden

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 20.4 kms | Price from: Free

Wallis Creek Watergarden is a specialist nursery and open garden. They specialise primarily in water lilies, lotuses and water plants....

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 12.9 kms | Price from: Free

Take the kids to the award-winning Lake Macquarie Variety Playground at Speers Point Park. This fully fenced, two-hectare playground caters...

NHLH

Norah Head Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Norah Head Lighthouse was purposely built from 1901 to 1903 to protect ships travelling between Sydney and Newcastle with vital...

Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Free

The iconic Merewether Beach is home to the international surfing competition, Surfest. It is part of a beach reserve that...

Yuelarbah Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok/NSW Government

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Part of the Great North walk that stretches 250 kilometres from Newcastle to Sydney, the Yuelarbah walking track is one...

Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

Opened in 1935, Merewether Ocean Baths are the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere. Free to access, and hugely...

Moonee Beach trail

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dotted with grass trees and with myriad birds winging across your path, this walk through coastal heathland is a delight.The...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: Free

Situated approximately 30 kilometres North of Naracoorte, Cockatoo Lake is a favourite spot for yabbying, water skiing, walking and fishing.Free...

Lillypilly loop trail

Lillypilly loop trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

The splendid Lillypilly loop trail allows you to experience the Central Coast’s largest remaining stand of coastal or ‘littoral’ rainforest...

Back to Back GallerCooks Hill, Newcastle

Back to Back Galleries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Situated in the leafy historic Newcastle suburb of Cooks Hill is the Back to Back Galleries, also home to the...

Palms picnic area in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Palms picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

While away a couple of hours in this shady, secluded Munmorah haven. With cabbage tree palms enclosing the area, it's...

Burwood trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

From high on the escarpment, you can look down at historic Burwood Colliery. It was first excavated in the 19th...

View over Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.5 kms | Price from: Free

Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover why the locals love living here and take Awaba Bay Foreshore walk. Listen to the birds first thing in...

Bike riders on a Mountain bike trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14 kilometres of purpose-built bike trails and 20...

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.3 kms | Price from: Free

Blacksmiths Beach is a patrolled beach at the southern end of a sandy nine-mile stretch of coastline. It's popular with...

Leggy Point loop walking track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leggy Point loop walking track weaves through open coastal forest with some jaw-dropping coastal views in Glenrock State Conservation Area....

Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie

Speers Point Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: Free

The Lake Macquarie foreshore has its fair share of green spaces. Perhaps the prettiest of them all is the Speers...

warners bay shops

Warners Bay Village

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 13.2 kms | Price from: Free

Warners Bay Shopping Centre offers a great array of retailers from everyday groceries and produce, and eateries to specialty retail,...

Cooks Hill Gallery

Cooks Hill Galleries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Established in 1975, Cooks Hill Galleries is one of Australia's leading commercial art galleries. An exquisite array of unique and...

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

This beautiful heritage venue is brimming with character and history. In 2019 Rathmines Theatre – along with Rathmines Heritage Centre...

Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870's stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along...

Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong

Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong

Agri, Mining and Industry

Distance from: 24.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

This beautiful central coast citrus orchard has been producing fruit since the 1920s. Set the kids loose with a picking...

Lakeview

Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club Inc

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 13.1 kms | Price from: Free

With a history dating back to at least 1905, the Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club (SPASC) is located within Speers...

Back creek picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Back Creek Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Back Creek picnic area is a popular place for birthday celebrations and family gatherings. There are free gas barbecues,...

Muirs lookout, Jilliby State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

No trip to Jilliby State Conservation Area would be complete without taking the time to enjoy awe-inspiring scenic views from...

A couple embracing the sunrise inside a beach cave

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.1 kms | Price from: Free

Caves Beach is the name of both a suburb and beach on the Swansea peninsula, roughly 30 kilometres south of...

Marmong picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Ashley Deveridge

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nestled in the bush within Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, you’ll find idyllic Marmong picnic area. It’s perfect for families...

Maker store and studio Newcastle

Maker Store and Studio

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

Maker store and studio is a retail experience that showcases local makers both locally and globally. Clothing, skincare, jewellery, floral...

Tree Top adventure park, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

TreeTop Adventure Park

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Whether you're a pre-schooler or the company CEO, from the moment you're strapped into the safety harness you'll become an...

Grass trees at Gap Creek, Monkey Face lookout area in Watagans National Park. Photo: Botanic Gardens

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville...

Girl entering the surf at with Catherine Hill Bay jetty in background

Catherine Hill Bay Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.4 kms | Price from: Free

Catherine Hill Bay is a State Heritage-listed historic coal mining village featuring a stunning patrolled beach, named twice as one...

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 10.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Wallarah National Park makes for a great day trip from Newcastle, Gosford, or Sydney. This tiny park offers mountain biking...

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 13.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Warners Bay Theatre is a venue for local and visiting performing arts events including live music, theatre, dance, opera and...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 20.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.Glenrock embraces the last...

People in Elizabeth Bay picnic area. Photo: John Spencer

Elizabeth Bay Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

It doesn’t get much better than this. Pack the hamper and enjoy a long, leisurely barbecue lunch with friends and...

Stencilled fabric kookaburra and waratah made by Ella Porter

Miss Porter’s House Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: $0.00

Miss Porter's House Museum is a Newcastle treasure. Take a step back into history in the heart of the city....

Heaton views

Heaton State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.5 kms | Price from: Free

Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing spectacular lookouts that showcase views over the...

Village green picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Village Green picnic area and playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Village Green picnic area and playground in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park has plenty of parking, picnic shelters, barbecues and...

Belmont Baths

Belmont Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: Free

The baths are a great facility for people who enjoy swimming or simply relaxing by the beautiful lake. The facility...

Go Karts Go

Go Karts Go

Amusement and Theme Parks Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: $37.50

Go Karts Go is an amusement park with go-karts, a shop, and video games. All members of the family, from...

View from Tea Tree picnic area and lookout. Photo: John Spencer

Tea Tree Picnic Area and Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Keen surfers will appreciate the sweeping views from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. Inspect the waves and then...

Trinity Point Marina

Trinity Point Marina

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 6.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover luxury and adventure at Trinity Point Marina, located on the tranquil shores of Lake Macquarie in Morisset Park. This...

Sugar Valley Library Museum volunteer tour

Sugar Valley Library Museum – kirantakamyari

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Free

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari is a co-located museum and library in Cameron Park. Sugar Valley Library Museum is the...

Turners walking track, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts some of the most scenic rainforest in the Newcastle region, and Turners walking track...

Bernies outdoor sign

Bernie’s Bar

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Bernie's Bar Newcastle is a sassy and vibrant queer bar in the heart of Newcastle city. It offers an electric...

Wangi circuit walking track, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis.

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

This serene bushwalk through towering trees gives you the feeling you’re a million miles away from the suburbs, though it’s...

Great North walk, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Watagans National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park boasts some of the country's finest rainforest scenery. Moss-covered walls and boulders, towering canopies of red cedar...

Dixon Park Beach, Bathers Way

Dixon Park Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Free

Dixon Park Beach is a great beach for families. Located mid-way between Bar Beach and Merewether, it is also the...

See sculptures along the lake

Creative Lake Sculpture Trail

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: Free

Lake Macquarie’s love affair with outdoor art is nowhere better on display than with the Creative Lake Sculpture Trail, a...

The Narrow Place lookout, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

The Narrow Place lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

This lofty vantage point was named by the local Hall family, long-established landowner graziers. They would use the steep narrow...

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