Wallarah National Park conserves coastal land south of Caves Beach, just east of Lake Macquarie. The park is in three sections, on the east and west of the Pacific Highway. It's about 30 kilometres south of Newcastle and 120 kilometres north of Sydney. There are plenty of things to do in the park, including walking, fishing, swimming, surfing. The coastal views are spectacular, and this is a good whale watching spot. Contact the park office Lake Munmorah Street address: Blue Wren Drive, Munmorah... Read more

This regional park near Minmi is only 3 minutes from the F3 and 14km west of the Newcastle CBD. It's an ideal location to enjoy a picnic or barbecue in a bushland setting with large open spaces for the kids to enjoy. A themed playground reflects the mining history of the Minmi area. Seating and shelters allow parents to watch the children playing, and an observation deck overlooks the large maze. A number of easy-grade walking tracks provide pleasant strolls as they wind their way to historic Minmi... Read more