Category: Family Walks
We’re spoilt for choice with family walks in Lake Macquarie. From the bush to the coastal tracks, there are plenty of options to enjoy with your kids. Here are some of our favourites. All of them are different and cater for little kids, as well as big kids. Make sure you visit our Family Walks […]
Did you know about the Spring bird migration that happens every year at Pirrita Island Swansea? Travelling epic journeys from the Arctic Circle, shorebirds arrive tired and hungry on the shoreline of Pirrita Island. Sit and watch the birds gather in mass numbers. Birds fan out across the sandflats searching for food. This nature reserve […]
So many times during this adventure we stopped, closed our eyes, and listened to the wildlife. The birds stood out from the familiar cry of the black crow to the chattering sounds of our happy lorikeets. We have admired this spot from the water many times, but now it’s taken on a new perspective. The […]
Pack your kids in the car and head to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in Minmi. You’ll find walking trails, a maze, BBQ’s and picnic tables as well as Treetops Newcastle. With so many different activities your family can enjoy, all in one place, prepare for an adventurous day. Getting to Blue Gum Hills Regional […]
It’s one of our all-time favourite walking tracks, and now the Fernleigh Track continues all the way through to Blacksmiths. It’s enjoyed by cyclists, walkers and young families from Lake Mac and beyond. Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track offers a unique glimpse of a hidden part of Lake Macquarie. Explore this section of the Fernleigh Track […]
From the moment you begin this trail, you’ll see the work that has gone into the area’s regeneration, preservation, and conservation—a credit to Landcare, Lake Macquarie Council, and especially the work of community volunteers. We walked amongst the native ferns, along the bushland trail navigating along Galgabba Point Walk to the magnificent point—a viewpoint of […]
Green Point connects the suburbs of Belmont and Valentine through Green Point Reserve. From Belmont, you can walk along a flat path to the picturesque Green Point Foreshore at Cardiff Point. Cardiff Point was named after the Cardiff Colliery that operated at Valentine. Entering via Valentine is a walk of discovery, as the natural stairs […]
If you think you’ve seen most of Lake Macquarie, then think again. There are so many hidden bays and gorgeous landscapes still to explore. Myuna Bay is one of them. Its Aboriginal meaning is ‘clear water’ and that’s exactly what we found. This bay is absolutely breathtaking and with shallow water, it’s perfect for stand-up […]
Wangi Point State Conservation Area is full of surprises. Its rocky platforms, countless coves & bays stretching south from Rathmines, provides a natural playground for the kids. Then the ‘seats of serenity’ perfectly positioned along the way, allows visitors to immerse themselves in their surroundings. We also loved the view of Pulbuh Island and walking […]
Every time we venture somewhere new we learn so much, and Belmont Lagoon tells a story of many tales. From the history of Cold Tea Creek to the building remains on the spit, it was like peeling back an onion with so many layers. What remains today is a body of water, connected to Lake […]
