Located only 2.5hrs North of Sydney, and just 25mins from Newcastle airport, Port Stephens is nature’s playground, a soft adventure paradise. Moonshadow-TQC have over 36 years of experience and we know how to look after you. Port Stephens harbour has been rightly called the “dolphin capital of Australia” as approximately 160 bottlenose dolphins call these waters home all year round. From May to November we are honoured to witness the magnificent migrating Humpback whales as they pass close by... Read more

Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is a Haven for Wildlife and People located only 10 minutes from Newcastle & 1½ hours from Sydney. It is an internationally recognised and Ramsar listed wetlands. It is a place of education, conservation, adventure and tourism. We are a community-owned, local not-for-profit charity. Visitors can enjoy activities including dip-netting, bird watching, walking and cycle trails, canoeing, children's playground, BBQ areas, café and much more. School holiday activities... Read more

Come challenge yourself at Newcastle's only dedicated climbing facility. We have climbs for everyone from 5 year-olds to elite athletes! We also have Newcastle's best range of climbing gear in our pro-store. Read more

1. Circus performances in our big top or at other venues, 2. Roaming performers including facepainting 3. children's birthday parties. 4. And you can learn the skills at the Avalon Circus Academy for children aged 7 and up, or you can join an adult session. Read more