Hunter Region Natural Attractions

East Maitland Heritage Walk

The architectural history of Maitland can be explored on foot using the heritage walks developed by the Maitland Visitors Information Centre. ...

The Wetlands Centre

Located on 45 hectares, the Hunter Wetlands Centre is a wildlife sanctuary providing a habitat for over 250 wildlife species, including various...

Dixon Park Beach

Dixon Park is an exposed and windy reef break which has much wind coming through. The positive side to this is that it is a great spot for...

Shipwreck Walk

The Shipwreck Walk is a 2km walk along the Stockton breakwater (north side of Newcastle Harbour).

Lined along the base of the Stockton...

Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach, home of 4 times World Surfing Champion, Mark Richards and Malibu Surfboard Riding Champion, Martin McMillan.

There are...

Nobbys Beach

Newcastle's highest profile beach, with council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday year round and volunteer members of Nobbys Surf...

Macquarie Pier / Nobbys Headland

Originally twice as high as today when Captain Cook named the headland Nobby's in 1770. The top of Nobby's was a convenient source of rock...

Stockton Beach

Situated at the southern end of Newcastle Bight there is a sweeping expanse of sand and sand dunes, as well as views stretching back to Port...

Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths is the largest Ocean Baths complex in the Southern Hemisphere.

Council Lifeguard Services are provided from Monday...

Newcastle Beach

Home to the annual Energy Australia Surfest Competition this is a favoured spot for board riders wishing to catch that perfect wave off Newcastle...

Newcastle Ocean Baths

The construction of Newcastle Ocean Baths began in 1910 and were opened in 1918. In 1922 work began on constructing the pavilion.

A huge...

Beaches In Lake Macquarie

From sheltered sandy coves to rock pools and sea caves, the beaches of Lake Macquarie are there to discover and explore.

The coastline of...

Bagnalls Beach

This is a popular beach for walking the dog as it is the only dog friendly beach in Port Stephens very calm stretch of beach.

Popular for...

Catherine Hill Bay

Catherine Hill Bay is located at the south eastern end of Lake Macquarie, and is a small historic mining village, with original, heritage listed...

Lorn Heritage Walk

Known as the Garden Suburb, Lorn is separated from the main town of Maitland by the Hunter River and high levee banks.

The Lorn Heritage...

Yuelarbah Track

A 25 kilometre section of the Great North Walk, at the northern Newcastle end, is known as the Yuelarbah Track. This section runs from the Teralba...

Telegherry Karuah River

Dungog is the starting point for Telegherry Forest Drive - a scenic route through Chichester State Forest north of Dungog.

The round trip...

Pines Forest Park

Numerous picnic and camping facilities set in historic slash pine plantations and native forest. Barbecue and picnic tables, toilets and water are...