On Hunter Street you’ll find Newcastle Museum, a vibrant and engaging museum which is sure to inspire your little ones. The museum boasts a huge section dedicated to interactive learning, which is great for kids. There’s also a soft play area where they can burn off some of their excess energy.

Not only that, the museum hosts a free weekly ‘Tuesday Tales’ event for the under sixes, held every Tuesday at 10.30am.

6 Workshop Way, Newcastle | (02) 4974 1400 | https://www.newcastlemuseum.com.au/

If you are a fan of art and want to meet local artists, then this is the place to be!

When you visit the Olive Tree Market, you will find yourself in awe with all of the wonderful designs made by artists while being fully serenaded by the sound of independent live bands.

Check the website for dates.

Civic Park, Cnr King & Darby Street | https://theolivetreemarket.com.au/

Ocean enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate coastal sightseeing, what watching (June - November), cruise and event tours departing daily from Honeysuckle Foreshore showcasing the breathtaking coastline of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie from a custom-built boat.

https://www.coastxp.com/

5 min drive / 10 min walk

Situated up on the heights of Nobbys Headland, Nobby’s Lighthouse looks down over the whole of Newcastle Harbour. The active lighthouse has been keeping Newcastle ships safe for over 150 years now. This landmark is always a huge hit with youngsters visiting Newcastle, and on Sundays you can visit for free.

Nobbys Road, Foreshore Park

10 mins walk