Great place for a bit of light hearted fun. Not only…read moreoffering bowling (cosmic too), but also laser tag, karaoke, a bar, pool tables and a few arcade games. Can be a wait to obtain a lane but with the other options plus plenty of nearby eateries, you are sure to find something to fill in the time.

The staff here is helpful and proficient. Great night out for a low key, relaxed and enjoyable timeread more

Best aquarium in newcastle region. Healthy fish and great selection. Owner is outstanding. Very…read moreknowledgeable

One of the best aquarium specialists in the hunter valley area, perhaps only rivaled by Crossroads…read moreand Krempins. There's a great selection of fish and corals including marine, freshwater, cold water and tropical. The tanks are always clean and the fish healthy and free from disease. I've had nothing but good experiences with the staff, who are both knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. Also very helpful in sorting out any issues with equipment malfunctions. They also have a lot of high end brands at reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in fish or herp care.

Woooo! Let's go see some kangaroos and all Australian things!…read more AMBIANCE: Parking: There's a parking lot! We didn't have any issues finding parking, but we did go on a weekday. Vibes: It's not near your major big cities of Australia, maybe an hour away from Newcastle area. A very spacious area which is good for the animals. I spent a good 1.5 hrs here but that's probably because 1hr was spent feeding the kangaroos (they had an albino one). They had a good range of animals I dig the passport game, feeding spots, and general information. They have snacks if you do get hungry. TL;DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. I love this place! Who doesn't love feeding kangaroos. This zoo has it all, which I appreciate. There may be many zoos, but this is definitely one worth visiting if you're in the area. Tips: * Careful when feeding the giraffes!

This small park offers opportunities to see a variety of animals up close. Many of the enclosures…read moreseem small, especially for birds. Peacocks are loose everywhere. The lemurs seemed to be having a big argument due to the noise, but a sign indicated they were just communicating. Animals not native to Australia are also on view, such as American alligators, camels, giraffes and lions. Kangaroos can be fed and petted, including some unusual albino kangaroos. Giraffes can also be fed-- an ice cream cone filled with grasses. The pathways are freshly raked, and it's a great animal park for toddlers as it's not too big. There's also a cafe for drinks and snacks that has shaded picnic tables.

It's amazing that this place is free! (minus parking cost). It's like a mini zoo, with many animals…read moreto see like a wombat, wallabies, reptiles, and many birds. It was fun for us and the kids to walk on the one-way boardwalk and see all the different animals exhibits. Then there's a big grassy area, duck pond, cafe and fun playground. Highly recommend!!

Blackbutt Reserve is a nature preserve that is free to the public. During my visit I was very…read moreimpressed at how well maintained the grounds are kept, how well the animals are cared for and how accessible the parking was. You can almost see as many animals at a park like this as you would in a typical zoo. We saw wallabies, koalas, peacocks, various birds and reptiles as well as wombats. I would highly recommend a visit to anyone local or from afar. You cannot go wrong here.

What a cute little community. We didn't have too much time here maybe 45 minutes to grab a meal and…read moreget back on our bus for our Hunter Valley wine tour. We first sat at one restaurant and nobody even came to take her order, we are chosen this restaurant because they serve wine. So we return to the other restaurant that did not serve wine and had an amazing lunch that was brought to us very quickly. Well my friend ordered I went and grabbed a bottle of wine from the bottle shop around the corner. The bottle shop Staff was extremely friendly and help me select my wine, even offering me a few tastings to make sure I liked it before I bought it. How cool! I wish we had more time to spend here and there seem to be a lot of cute shops and things to do easily could've spent 2 to 3 hours. I know it's unrelated but being on a bus tour on a strict time schedule does not make for a relaxing day

I can't speak too much of the gardens as I was here for the Christmas Lights Spectacular but what I…read moredid see has me planning a return visit for Spring in the new year. The lights are here for their 10th year now and I'm pleased to see the addition of rides and food stalls. Great for kids and families however I came with my partner and we both enjoyed taking photos of the lights and changing sections, ie fairy garden, candy land, story book and world attractions. The paths were rarely congested but be sure to follow the one way direction for easier flow of the crowd. Plenty of parking.

We loved our time here! Great value! We spent 4 hours here... You get so close to the animals and…read morecan see them all really well. Free-roaming kangaroos that you can pet (or buy $2 food). There's an experience twice a day where you can feed bottles of milk to the baby goats and sheep. It's a crazy wild experience as they all run around!! You can also try milking a cow. Twice a day there's also a free tractor trailer ride around the park. Fun aviary that you can walk up stairs into. There's a year-round splash pad plus two playgrounds and many picnic tables to BYO lunch on, or buy their lunch food. All around a wonderful way to spend the morning!

Fantastic farm! Tons of Australian farm animals. This is such a wonderful place for kids. It's an…read moreintimate farm, but yet tons to do. Found the staff to be friendly and most importantly enthusiastic. For some of us it was our first time seeing a koala and camels and being able to feed them was an amazing treat. Found the pricing to be reasonable and again perfect outing for a family of all ages. We'll be back again for sure!

"Merewether Golf Course is set among eucalyptus tree-lined tight fairways with strategic bunkers…read moreand formidable water hazards. This challenging 18-hole layout has a wonderful variety of golf holes with excellent year-round conditioning." This is how the club describes the course. I would add that those fairways are really tight and there is almost nowhere that is a simple flat piece of ground. This makes for a tough course that is very rewarding when you play well. Off the championship tees, there is no other course in the Newcastle area with a higher slope rating. If you want to challenge your golf game, then this course comes highly recommended.

I was there for a breakfast meeting and morning workshop so not taking advantage of the general…read moreclub facilities. The catering for the event was really good and the staff all very helpful.

I have been involved with football or soccer for many, many years, and I have found Newcastle…read moreFootball to (overall) be very helpful and professional in the many dealings that I have had with them. The technical advice and assistance has been great and very useful, and their equipment shop has a great range of gear and at very competitive prices. Unfortunately, politics can sometimes be encountered, and which makes you question some decisions that are being made, but overall, they are pretty good people in the football scene locally.