What is Newcastle like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been searching for the ideal family-friendly holiday destination, you may want to consider Newcastle. Here you'll find a variety of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. Visitors like the destination of Newcastle for its waterfront. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Newcastle Beach, Newcastle Civic Theater and Foreshore Park. When you're ready to relax after a day of touring the area with the kids, Newcastle has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. You can choose from 34 Newcastle accommodations to find one you and your whole family will like.
What should I see and do with kids in and around Newcastle?
You’ll discover that Newcastle and the surrounding area provides many interesting things to see and do while you're visiting with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your getaway both educational and memorable:
- Parks
- Foreshore Park
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Watagans National Park
- Fort Scratchley
- Newcastle Museum
- Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
- Newcastle Beach
- Newcastle Civic Theater
- Nobbys Head Beach
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Westfield Kotara
- Charlestown Square