Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Nelson Bay

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Nelson Bay

Nobbys Beach
Nobbys Beach
4.6 (1792 ratings)4.5 (633 ratings)
Long, curved beach adjacent to a hilltop lighthouse, offering picnic areas with BBQ grills.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachOutdoor Activities
Fort Scratchley
Fort Scratchley
4.5 (980 ratings)4.5 (688 ratings)
1800s fortress featuring military history exhibits, tunnel tours (fee) & daily cannon firings.
1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia
MuseumSights & LandmarksMilitary Bases & Facilities
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
4.6 (1371 ratings)4.5 (753 ratings)
Nature preserve featuring native wildlife, plus a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ grills.
Carnley Ave, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
Nature preserveNature & ParksWildlife parkNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Travel Top 6™
Attractions in Newcastle
"Blackbutt Reserve is 182 hectares of natural bushland just outside the city, that offers a haven of nature trails, outdoor activities and treetop walkways, as well as the chance to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most famous wildlife. The exhibits include koalas, kangaroos, wombats and possums, as well as an array of fantastic bird life in the trees above. A great family day out."
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Home to all kinds of amazing animals and interesting wildlife exhibits, the ever-popular Blackbutt Reserve can be found fifteen minutes’ drive southwest of the center. As well as seeing classic Australian critters up close, there are also playgrounds, picnic areas and bushwalking trails on offer. Since the 1960s, the reserve and its residents have delighted locals and tourists alike."
Newcastle Memorial Walk
Newcastle Memorial Walk
4.8 (1267 ratings)5 (1649 ratings)
Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers.
24 Memorial Dr, The Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Scenic spotSights & LandmarksWar memorialScenic Walking Areas
Merewether Beach
Merewether Beach
4.7 (572 ratings)4.5 (288 ratings)
Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by visitnewcastle.com.au
Newcastle beach guide
"With superb views up the coast, Merewether Beach is perhaps the most well-known beach in Newcastle, particularly due to it being the home of international surfing competition, Surfest. On any given morning, Merewether Beach and the surrounding cafes are packed with parents juggling coffee, sandy-haired kids, surfboards, dogs on leash all while catching up or reading the paper."
Revolution Sports Park
Revolution Sports Park
4.2 (418 ratings)
55 The Avenue, Maryville NSW 2293, Australia
Sports complexCafeChildrens cafeChildrens clubChildrens party buffetChildren's party serviceLeisure centrePlaygroundPlaygroupSports club
Islington Park
Islington Park
4.3 (282 ratings)
151 Maitland Rd, Islington NSW 2296, Australia
Park
Mentioned by Pinterest
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"A favourite with many local families, Islington Park offers tons of fun activities for kids. With lots of fun equipment a well as a scooter track, Islington Park is a great playground for kids of all ages. There’s things to climb over and under, around and through including a climbing structure, play equipment with slides, a boat and a colourful sculpture."
Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle City Hall
4.3 (106 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
290 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Event venueSights & LandmarksCivic Centers
Dixon Park Beach
Dixon Park Beach
4.4 (19 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
New South Wales, Australia
BeachOutdoor Activities
Convict Lumber Yard
Convict Lumber Yard
4.1 (31 ratings)3.5 (16 ratings)
Enterprise Park, Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Sights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Bath Houses in Nelson Bay

Royal Day Spa
Royal Day Spa
4 (60 ratings)
1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Day spaBeauticianFacial spaMassage spaWaxing hair removal service
The Secret Garden Day Spa - Warners Bay
The Secret Garden Day Spa - Warners Bay
4.6 (45 ratings)
80 Warners Bay Rd, Warners Bay NSW 2282, Australia
Day spa
endota spa Newcastle
endota spa Newcastle
4.4 (49 ratings)
141 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Day spaFacial spaHealth spaMassage spaMassage therapistSkin care clinic

Best Arts and Culture Places in Nelson Bay

Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar
Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar
5 (1 ratings)
Art centerService establishment
Mitch Revs Gallery
Mitch Revs Gallery
4.9 (55 ratings)
437 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Art gallery
Shannon Hartigan Images
Shannon Hartigan Images
5 (8 ratings)
91 Hunter St, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia
Art galleryPhotographer
Mentioned by Newcastle Executive Apartments
A Guide to Newcastle Art Galleries
"Shannon Hartigan is an international award winning professional landscape photographer who is completely self-taught. In 2009, Shannon quit his job to focus on photography full time and a few months later opened his first Gallery in Newcastle. Three years later the business outgrew the space and he opened his current Gallery at 91 Hunter Street."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Nelson Bay

Bonta Vera
Bonta Vera
4.6 (256 ratings)
40 Church St, Minmi NSW 2287, Australia
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by Newcastle Executive Apartments
Newcastle Vegan Guide
"100% vegan and cruelty free café, located in the quiet streets of Minmi. They’ve gained a pretty dedicated following since opening in March 2016, and you’ll understand why when you taste their food/drinks. They even donate 100% of their tips to the heroes over at Sea Shepherd."
Pickled & Pressed
Pickled & Pressed
4.4 (58 ratings)
98 Glebe Rd, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia
Vegetarian cafe and deliJuice shopVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Newcastle Executive Apartments
Newcastle Vegan Guide
"Pickled & Pressed believe in natural, local, sustainable and nourishing food. Wanting to create a wellness hub for happy, healthy people, Pickled & Pressed offer a range of wellness education programs and events which empower people to live fun, healthy and amazing lives in harmony with the planet. Those programs cover topics such as sustainability, ethical investing, energy efficiency, permaculture, raw food preparation, fermentation classes and cooking classes on delectable desserts."
Bella Italia
Bella Italia
4.4 (253 ratings)
Chain venue for Italian pasta, pizza and grill dishes, with a special children's menu.
545 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Italian restaurantFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantTakeout RestaurantVegan restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Nelson Bay

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Convenient homely unit with water views.
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$231 /night*
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3.0 (1 review)
National Park And Beach Getaway
house · 8 Guests · 4 Bedrooms
$308 /night*
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Unit 1 44 Danalene Pde fantastic waterfront property with air con
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$42 /night
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