School holiday idea # 13: Bushwalk in a National Park

Glenrock State Conservation Area is just 5km from the city and is the perfect place for mountain biking or a rainforest walk. There are waterfalls and the coastline to explore or take a guided tour. 

Find out more about Glenrock here: Glenrock State Conservation Area

Here are some other great National Parks not too far from home: 

Myall Lakes National Park

Blue Gum Hills Regional National Park – perfect for bushwalking with a stroller and toddlers

Munmorah State Conservation Area

Tomaree National Park

Worimi National Park

Hunter Wetlands National Park

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

Watagans National Park

Wallarah National Park 

Werakatah National Park

Karuah National Park

School holiday idea # 12: Camp in the backyard

School holiday idea # 11: Become a junior park ranger for a day

School holiday idea # 10: Visit the Port Stephens marine park

School holiday idea # 9: Meet the dinosaurs at the museum

School holiday idea # 8: Book in for some art

School holiday idea # 7: Relax and colour-in at the library

School holiday idea # 6: Picnic in King Edward Park

School holiday idea # 5: Go cycling

School holiday idea # 4: Visit the ocean baths

School holiday idea # 3: Learn to surf

School holiday idea # 2: Trampolining at Maryville