Newcastle is brimming with so many activities that everyone can partake in, that you will find it hard to decide on where just to start from. Whether you take to the water first or wander through one of the National Parks or rainforest or even see what you can discover in the neighbouring Hunter Valley region.

For a day at the beach you can get involved in beach games such as beach volley ball, beach cricket or go swimming, parasailing, kite surfing, snorkelling or surf the local breaks. A trip to the ocean baths is a must do where you can relax under the warm summer sun and the kids can swim safely.

You may even be interested in a deep sea fishing trip or a scuba diving adventure to explore the many underwater reefs which lie just off shore. And whale watching is a must do if you are visiting Newcastle between the months of July through to October on one of the luxury cruise vessels that travel out to these beautiful creatures at play in their natural habitat.

For the thrill seeker, you can go sky diving, hang gliding, mountain biking, horse riding or sand dunning. And then to really make your trip to Newcastle a memorable one, why don’t you take a microlight tour above the city for something really amazing! There are plenty of city attractions to visit, some within walking distance of the best accommodation, and not to mention a number of great shopping precincts to wander through, markets to explore and fascinating Aboriginal and European history to learn about that can be found in museums and along historic streets of the city.

Why not be a diva for the day and spend some time at one of the day spas, or play a round of golf or two on one of the championship golf courses in the area. Dining out is always something special when in Newcastle with plenty of mouth watering treats and delights to be tasted along with award winning wines to be enjoyed from the Hunter Valley. There are scores of restaurants that line the streets all with their taste and different cuisines from around the world for you to try! Choose from the many cafes, casual restaurants and fine dining establishments to sample some of the regions finest produce.

Spend the day at the races and have a couple of punts on the trots or race horses or spend the night at the theatre for something really special! There are also a number of interesting towns and cities that surround Newcastle that are all within an easy drive so why not take a scenic drive to one of the neighbouring towns to see what it holds in store for you! Myall Lakes is a must see, so pack a picnic and take the whole family for some fun and excitement. Go kayaking, canoeing, swimming or fishing while you are here!

A day at the beach, a day on the water or even a day spent exploring the regions attractions from the Hunter Valley or nearby places will all provide a range of activities to suit everybody. It doesn’t matter if you have only just one day to spare or a few, Newcastle will provide some great activities for you to fill in your time with.