A rainy day in Newcastle with kids
This is a wet-weather day in Newcastle, built around indoor play. Ninja Parc is the closest at 1.7 km from the centre, with Flip Out in Charlestown (6.5 km), Dullboy's in Warners Bay (9.7 km), Chipmunks in Belmont (14.7 km) and Fighter World in Williamtown (17 km) further out. Everything is ticketed. Some of it suits toddlers, and some suits kids up to about 12.
The stops are spread across the region, so treat the plan as a menu rather than a route and pick two or three. You will need a car. Bring socks for the play centres. Fighter World and Dullboy's are both listed as mixed indoor and outdoor, so bring a raincoat for those.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: Fighter World
- Late morning: Ninja Parc Newcastle
- Afternoon: Flip Out Charlestown Junior
- Afternoon: Dullboy's Social Co Warners Bay
- Late afternoon: Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Belmont
Morning
Start at Fighter World
Fighter World, Williamtown · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 0-17 · From $0 · 4.6 stars (1742 reviews)
A RAAF aviation museum at Williamtown with jets, cockpits and VR simulators for ages 7 and up. It is listed as mixed indoor and outdoor. Under-5s are free.
Tip: Open daily 10am to 4pm. Child (5 to 17) is listed at $12 and a family ticket at $49.
Late morning
Climb at Ninja Parc
Ninja Parc Newcastle, Cooks Hill · Climbing & Ninja Warrior · Ages 5-17 · From $13.95
An indoor ninja course, climbing walls, high ropes and a zipline in Cooks Hill, with a soft play zone for under 8s. Good for kids with energy to burn.
Tip: A one-hour casual pass is listed from $13.95 for under 6s and $16.95 for 6 and over, off-peak.
Afternoon
Bounce at Flip Out Junior
Flip Out Charlestown Junior, Charlestown · Trampoline Parks · Ages 2-12 · From $10
A junior trampoline park in Charlestown Square for ages 2 to 12, with toddler soft play, touch games and classes. Younger kids get a space of their own.
Tip: Listed from $10 per hour per person. Open daily 9am to 5pm.
Afternoon
Bowl at Dullboy's Warners Bay
Dullboy's Social Co Warners Bay, Warners Bay · Bowling & Arcade · Ages 6-12 · From $10
A Warners Bay venue with tenpin bowling, outdoor mini golf, arcade games, dodgem cars and kids' parties. Open late, so it suits older kids too.
Tip: Kids' bowling is listed at $16 per game, with an extra game at $10.
Late afternoon
Play at Chipmunks in Belmont
Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Belmont, Belmont · Indoor Play Centre · Ages 0-11 · From $0
An indoor playground and cafe in Belmont for kids up to 11, with separate play zones and an on-site cafe. Adults and under-1s are free.
Tip: Child 3 to 11 is listed at $21.90 and child 1 to 2 at $18.90. No hours are listed, so check before you go.
Before you go
- Fighter World is open daily 10am to 4pm. Ninja Parc closes at 4pm on weekends.
- Chipmunks has no listed opening hours. Check before you drive to Belmont.
- The stops are 1.7 to 17 km from the centre, so plan to drive.
- Pick two or three stops rather than trying them all.
Questions parents ask
What can kids do in Newcastle when it rains?
Ninja Parc in Cooks Hill has indoor climbing and a zipline. Flip Out Charlestown Junior has trampolines, and Chipmunks Playland in Belmont is an indoor playground. Dullboy's in Warners Bay has bowling and arcade games.
Is there an indoor play centre in Newcastle for toddlers?
Flip Out Charlestown Junior in Charlestown Square is for ages 2 to 12 and has toddler soft play. Ninja Parc has a soft play zone for under 8s, and Chipmunks has separate play zones for ages 1 to 2 and 3 to 11.
Is Fighter World good for a rainy day?
Fighter World at Williamtown has jets, cockpits and VR simulators for ages 7 and up. The listing marks it as mixed indoor and outdoor, so bring a raincoat. It is open daily 10am to 4pm.
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