Newcastle, NSW
School holiday activities in Newcastle
NSW school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Newcastle that vacation care services, early learning centres and families book most. Prices and how to book come from each venue’s or provider’s own site, or an activity agency.
School holidays on now, until Mon 12 Oct
NSW school holiday dates
Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 26 September 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Friday 18 December 2026 to Tuesday 2 February 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 to Wednesday 28 April 2027
Winter holidays 2027
Saturday 3 July 2027 to Monday 19 July 2027
Dates are for government schools. Independent and Catholic schools can differ by a day or two.
These holidays in Newcastle
What families and vacation care groups book most
Ninja Parc
Cooks Hill, NSW
Other
Price on request
Holey Moley Charlestown
Charlestown, NSW
Play & arcade
$12
Strike Bowling Charlestown
Charlestown, NSW
Play & arcade
$14 per child
Timezone Kotara
Kotara, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
Red Alert Laser Tag
Warners Bay, NSW
Play & arcade
from $30 per child
Strike Bowling Bar
Charlestown, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
Timezone Charlestown
Charlestown, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
Hunter Ice-Skating Stadium
Warners Bay, NSW
Active & sport
from $9 per child
Indoor and rainy day ideas
Indoor venues for when the weather turns
Newcastle Supa Putt
Broadmeadow, NSW
Play & arcade
$10 per child
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle, NSW
Museums & culture
$50 per child
Fort Scratchley
Newcastle, NSW
Museums & culture
Price on request
Pulse Climbing Maitland
Rutherford, NSW
Active & sport
$19 per child
Red Alert
Warners Bay, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
SuperStrike
Warners Bay, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle, NSW
Museums & culture
Price on request
Gallery (GS)
Callaghan, NSW
Museums & culture · Arts & making
Price on request
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks
Free things to do with kids
Parks, playgrounds, beaches and libraries with no ticket
Arnolds
The Junction, NSW
Pools & water
Free entry
Bicentennial Park Playground
Redhead, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
East Maitland Golf Driving Range
Metford, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Hillview Playground
North Lambton, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Maryland Skate park
Maryland, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Playing Fields
Croudace Bay, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
South Newcastle Skate Bowl
Newcastle East, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
South Newcastle Skate Park
Newcastle, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Incursions that come to you
Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools
Laser Tag 4 Hire
Based in Salamander Bay
Laser tag
from $599 per session
Mobile Video Games
Based in Newcastle
Video game truck
$330 per session
NAISDA Dance College
Based in KARIONG
Aboriginal dance
$5 per child
Sugar Valley Library Museum
Based in Cameron Park
Museum
Price on request
Australian Reptile Park
Based in Somersby
Zoo
$19.99 per child
Mobile Laser Tag Hire Sydney
Based in Sydney
Laser tag
$599 per session
Laser Tag 2 U
Based in Bohnock
Laser tag
$699
Alliance Francaise Newcastle
Based in Newcastle
French language
$200
School holiday questions about Newcastle
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
NSW government school holidays are on now, until Monday 12 October 2026.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Newcastle?
Indoor venues in Newcastle include Ninja Parc, Holey Moley Charlestown, Timezone Kotara and Red Alert Laser Tag. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.
Where can kids see animals in Newcastle?
Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Newcastle include Oakvale Wildlife Park and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park.
Are there free things to do with kids in Newcastle in the school holidays?
Yes. We list 9 free places in Newcastle, such as parks, playgrounds, beaches and libraries. Libraries and councils also run free holiday programs, so check their sites.
Which incursions come to vacation care services in Newcastle?
89 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Newcastle: animal shows, science, circus, music and more. Book early for the holidays.
How do I plan a vacation care program for the holidays?
Start with the dates, then mix excursions and incursions across the weeks. Keep an indoor option for each outdoor day, and add free days at parks or libraries to manage cost. Shortlist ideas, then book directly with each venue or provider.
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