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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: 24.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Newcastle NSW company, Walking Rivers, has a focus on showcasing the incredible kayaking, abseiling and bushwalking opportunities NSW National Parks...

Lace goanna, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © DPIE

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 16.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park provides a delightful day out for Newcastle residents and visitors. In a protected bushland setting,...

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

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.4 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...

Alexanders picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Alexanders picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Locals love this spot, and who could blame them? At the southern end of Awaba Bay Foreshore walk, Alexanders picnic...

Sugar Valley Library Museum volunteer tour

Sugar Valley Library Museum – kirantakamyari

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 12.9 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...

Go Karts Go

Go Karts Go

Amusement and Theme Parks Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 23.7 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...

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.6 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...

Our track

Go Karts Go Hunter Valley

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 17.0 kms | Price from: $20.00

Welcome to Go Karts Go Hunter Valley. The Hunter region's biggest, fastest and most exciting four-stroke go kart hire track...

See sculptures along the lake

Creative Lake Sculpture Trail

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 14.9 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...

Entrance into the new Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie

Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 12.2 kms | Price from: Free

The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang, is located on five verdant hectares on the shores of Australia’s...

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

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.9 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...

Kurri Kurri Kookaburra

Kurri Kurri Mural Walk

Galleries, Museums and Collections Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Kurri Kurri and the surrounding villages have over 60 outdoor public artworks on display, showcasing the history and heritage of...

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

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.8 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...

Heaton views

Heaton State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 3.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

Heddon Greta Drive In

Heddon Greta Drive In

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: $30.00

Enjoy the latest movie releases in the outdoor ambiance of Heddon Greta Drive In.You will need an FM car radio...

Galdot

Wallis Creek Water Garden

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Free

Wallis Creek Watergarden is a specialist nursery and open garden. They specialise primarily in Water Lilies, Lotus and Water Plants....

Poppet Head Park Picnic Spot

Poppet Head Park

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 15.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Poppet Head Park is located 5 kilometres south of the town of Cessnock and is classified as a Regional Park...

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

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.4 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...

PCYC Cessnock

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 21.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

PCYC Cessnock is a new state of the art facility located in Cessnock. They deliver recreational activities to approximately 1,500...

Maybury Peace Park

Maybury Peace Park – Chinamans Hollow

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 18.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located in Weston, Maybury Peace Park / Chinaman’s Hollow is a popular regional recreational park drawing families and park users...

Belmont Baths

Belmont Baths

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 17.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.0 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...

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

TreeTop Adventure Park

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 16.8 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...

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

Watagans National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 10.7 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...

Historic Marthaville

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 20.6 kms | Price from: Free

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre plays host to a wide variety of events, exhibits and activities including Wine Country Bear...

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

Village Green Picnic Area and Playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Backyard not big enough? Why not use theirs. At Village Green picnic area in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, there's...

Wangi Wangi Point

Wangi Wangi Point

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 14.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Enjoy a drink on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake and marina

Lake Macquarie Yacht Club

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Sitting out on the lake in Belmont Bay, you simply cannot get a more waterfront location than the rustically charming...

View over Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.7 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...

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

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 22.0 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...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 22.9 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...

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: $28.00

Located within the heart of the Wine Country, Hunter Valley Wildlife Park has acres of both Australian and exotic animals..Feed...

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

Back Creek Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 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,...

Astills Picnic Area, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Astills picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Astills picnic area is the ideal place for a feed. It's rarely busy, and the picnic tables let you sit...

Lookouts abound at State Forests of the Watagans

State Forests of the Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.3 kms | Price from: Free

Watagan, Olney, Heaton, Awaba, Ourimbah and Wyong State Forests, collectively known as 'The Watagans' are part of a chain of...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 15.2 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...

Swans and Egrets onsite

Hunter Wetlands Centre

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

Distance from: 22.9 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...

warners bay shops

Warners Bay Village

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 15.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Werakata National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 17.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Werakata National Park in the Lower Hunter Valley is loved by locals. It's also close to Sydney, which makes for...

Looking along the cemetery walk. Photo: John Yurasek

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 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...

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

The Narrow Place lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.7 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...

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Deadmans Mountain Bike Loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Don’t be put off by its name, because Deadmans mountain bike loop offers a fun and active day for the...

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

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.0 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....

Maitland Jewish Cemetery

Maitland Jewish Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

From 1846 to 1934 this site operated as the burial ground for Maitland's Jewish population. After decades of disrepair the...

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

Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 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...

Enjoy playing golf at one of the Hunters most picturesque venues

Belmont Golf Club

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: $35.00

Located on the Pacific Highway, approximately two hours north of Sydney, Belmont Golf Club is situated between idyllic Lake Macquarie...

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 21.3 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...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.6 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...

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: 23.2 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...

TreeTop Adventure Park Newcastle

Treetops Adventure Newcastle

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

Distance from: 17.1 kms | Price from: $35.00

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

Forestry Hut, Werakata National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Forestry Hut

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

While enjoying a day exploring Werakata National Park, in Lower Hunter Valley, heritage Foresty Hut is well worth a visit....

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...

A couple embracing the sunrise inside a beach cave

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.2 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...

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

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.7 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...

Qirkz

Qirkz in the Hunter

Entertainment Venues Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 19.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Situated in a historic 110-year-old Hunter Valley pub, Qirkz is the only dedicated live music venue in the area.Housing an...

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...

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

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.1 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...

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