Blue Gum Hills National Park
This regional park near Minmi is only 3 minutes from the F3 and 14km west of the Newcastle CBD. It’s an ideal location to enjoy a picnic or barbecue in a bushland setting with large open spaces for the kids to enjoy.
A themed playground reflects the mining history of the Minmi area. Seating and shelters allow parents to watch the children playing, and an observation deck overlooks the large maze.
A number of easy-grade walking tracks provide pleasant strolls as they wind their way to historic Minmi Cemetery and Minmi Heritage Garden. Dogs are allowed on leash in this regional park
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkHome.aspx?id=N1121
