Newcastle
Newcastle is the second largest city in the state of New South Wales. Located two hours north of Sydney, it has shaken off its industrial past. It is a vibrant city with lots going for it. It has beautiful beaches, fantastic views and family friendly attractions. Close to the Hunter Valley wine region and Port Stephens, it is an excellent base for exploring this part of NSW.
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Commemorating Anzac Day with kids
Anzac Day is a moment of great signficance in the Australian calendar. Commemorating the Anzac troops who fought in WW1’s Gallipoli campaign, Australians pause on 25 April to remember their sacrifice and the…
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Hogwarts comes to Australia
Like most kids the world over, The Travel Children are huge Harry Potter fans. Since we visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter last year at Universal Studios Orlando, it’s fair to say…
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Newcastle Supercars with kids
For the second year in a row, the final race of Australia’s Supercars Championship was held on the streets of Newcastle, New South Wales. For those who don’t know, Supercars is a touring…
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10 things to do in Newcastle with kids
Newcastle, or Newy as it is known to locals, is the second largest city in the state of New South Wales. Once a hotbed of industry, Newcastle has reinvented itself. It is now…
