As a child, Blackbutt Reserve was such a magical place. I remember visiting with my parents and walking down from a car park located off Lookout Road. It was very different from what it is today and with the magnificent restoration of Richley Reserve and playground, your family is going to love this back-to-nature experience. […]

It’s hard to imagine this quiet and peaceful town was once filled with the noise of plane engines roaring. Rathmines Park was once home to the largest flying boat base in the Southern Hemisphere. The Rathmines RAAF seaplane base played a pivotal role in defending Australia in World War II.  Now, you’ll find wide-open green […]

Arcadia Vale Playground is the perfect place to take a young family for a few hours of fun!  This lakeside playground is beautiful, with all the facilities your family needs. Let the kids play while you enjoy watching the pelicans on the lake. You can even jump in for a swim! Arriving at Arcadia Vale […]

Enjoying prime location on the shore of Lake Macquarie, Speers Point Variety Park is a premier recreation space in Lake Macquarie City. Covering an area of over two hectares, make sure this park is on your list of places to visit. Just a 20-minute walk along the shared pathway from Warners Bay or a 20-minute […]

Set amongst the trees, this small but comprehensive playground is a great spot to take the kids. With wide open space, shade, toilets, and a fish & chip shop across the road, it’s one to add to your list. Getting here Kahibah Park Playground is located at 40 Hexham Street, Kahibah. The local village shops […]

On the foreshore of gorgeous Belmont Bay you’ll find the Lions Park Playground. With so much to do and see, the Ship themed playground is the perfect place to start. Kids can spot all the sailing boats moored close by, look out for pirates and sail across the bay. Grab the family, a picnic rug, […]

Location, location, location! I don’t think it gets better than this. Chapman Oval Playground is part of the sports complex at Swansea, beside the channel. You’ll find a soccer oval, Swansea Skate Park, and this shady, inviting playground for the kids. Watch the boats come and go in the channel and bring a travel cuppa, […]

A play by the lake takes on a whole new meaning with this view. Come and discover Myuna Bay Foreshore Playground. Stay for the tranquility, and a chance to experience Lake Macquarie from a new perspective. It might be a simple playground, but it offers everything a child could want. Plus, there is an endless […]

This playground offers an abundance of space with a million dollar view.  Belmont South Playground provides the perfect relaxed, family friendly environment for a sunset play and a picnic dinner. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll get to watch the birdlife feeding in the shallows on a low tide. It’s a favourite spot for pelicans, black […]