Newcastle Airport 47 min
Blackbutt Nature Reserve (25 min)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills. Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia (30 min)
Striking wetland reserve with abundant native wildlife featuring a range of recreational activities. Rathmines Park (10 min) Speers Point Park (13 min) Munmorah State Recreation Area (45 min) Glenrock Lagoon (39 min)
Glenrock State Conservation Area holds this coastal creek near the beach, with forested trails. Watagans National Park (26 min)
Park, forest, and camping Redhead Beach (32 min)
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing, with a rocky cliff & a boardwalk through dunes & wetland. Merewether Beach (32 min)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths. Newcastle Museum (37 min)
Kid-friendly museum with interactive exhibits related to the area's industrial & natural history. Newcastle Beach (38 min)
Renowned surf spot with a promenade & open-air ocean swimming pools fronted by an art deco pavilion. The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground (14 min) Blacksmiths Beach (34 min)
Breezy, pet-friendly locale known for beach camping, fishing off the beach & windsurfing. Newcastle Art Gallery (38 min)
Venerable gallery featuring many exhibits, a sculpture garden & gift shop, plus events & workshops. Newcastle Memorial Walk (36 min)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers. | 
