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With school holidays fast approaching, now is the time to start planning some activities to stop the kids from climbing ... [more]
Just because the weather has turned cold doesn't mean you still can't enjoy the water. Newcastle Harbour is a beautiful ... [more]
Located only 70 kilometres north of Newcastle and two and half hours drive north of Sydney are the beautiful coastal tow... [more]
Built into the side of the headland overlooking the famous Nobbys Beach lies a fascinating step back in time to a time w... [more]
With the closure of Stockton Beach sand dunes to four wheel drivers, you might be asking yourself 'where can I get my sa... [more]
Nothing beats the feeling of jumping on your dirt bike and hitting the bush tracks on the weekend. But for those that do... [more]
If amusing the children seems like an endless task this school holidays, then be sure to check out the amusement rides a... [more]
Using an old abandoned coal and passenger train line running from Adamstown to Belmont the Fernleigh Track is now a dedi... [more]
If you are visiting Lake Macquarie or are a local resident looking for a great way to entertain the children and maybe h... [more]
Okay, so we've all heard about the booming coal industry on the news and in the papers and we all know that it generates... [more]
The Watagan Mountain range is the closest real bush playground to Newcastle for lovers of camping, 4wding, hiking; wild ... [more]
If escaping to the wilderness is your thing but you don't want to drive for hours just to get out of the hustle and bust... [more]
The Watagan Mountains provide a location for bushwalking, mountain bike riding, four wheel driving, camping, horseriding... [more]
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Enjoying a lazy summer's day on Lake Macquarie. What a life!... [more]
Even if wine tasting is not your thing, there is a whole lot more that can be found in the Hunter Valley. Only a sto... [more]
The City of Newcastle has a heritage rich in industry and is still often referred to as the City of Steel even though th... [more]
Look like a scene from Mad Max? It is. Well at least the location is. For more information, check out the Weekend Notes ... [more]
"I invite you to watch, smell, taste and feel my love story."
Those are the words that greet you in bold, gold writing ... [more]
Speers Point Park boasts the newest and biggest children's playground in the region. It is situated at the north western... [more]
Ah mud. One of the key ingredients to having a great weekend. Now just add dirt bikes and you have the ultimate recipe f... [more]
If pushing your body to its absolute limits whilst dodging trees and rocks at high speeds sounds like your cup of tea th... [more]
With scenery including rolling green hills, beautiful gardens, spectacular beaches and Newcastle's CBD skyline, King Ed... [more]
The weekend has finally arrived and not a minute too late either. But what to do? I am looking for an adventure this wee... [more]
Nobbys Beach was made famous the world over by the running aground of the Pasha Bulker during violent storms in June 200... [more]
I have to be honest. I am a semi-regular patron to Double Take Café/ Restaurant for several reasons; it is within walkin... [more]