NEWCASTLE'S top 10 family friendly spots
1. Merewether Surfhouse
$10 Pizza while the kids play on scooters - win/win
2.Merewether Baths
When the waves are big the best place to be is here - kids love a big sea pool
3. Anzac Bridge
What better view to spot the dolphins and whales
4. King Edward Park
Take a picnic on a sunny day - spring or winter
5. Bar Beach
The best family friendly beach for swimming
6. Juicy Beans Cafe
Kids play on the beach - you drink coffee (another win/win)
7. Blackbutt Park
Koalas, birds, reptiles, ducks and a park - what more do you need in a park?
8. Islington Park
If you have done just about every park - this one is a winner for bikes, scooters and something different
9. Newcastle Park Run
Take the dogs, the kids and go for a run
10. Merewether SkatePark
We like to watch the clever kids on a sunny day by the beach
