Norwest Lake sits right in the middle of the Norwest dining and business precinct, with a flat, fully paved foreshore path looping the water and lakeside cafes the whole way round. It's the easy-win family lap in the Hills: smooth enough for prams and balance bikes, scenic enough to feel like a proper outing, and never far from a babycino. The loop also plugs into the wider Norwalks network of seven interconnected trails (2–4.5km) if little legs want to go further.

Why We Love It

• A flat, fully paved circuit with no hills or tree roots, so prams, scooters and wobbly new bike-riders all roll smoothly.

• Cafes the whole way around let you build the lap around a snack stop, which works wonders on tired toddler legs.

• Ducks, water birds, fish and the lake fountain give little ones plenty to stop and point at, turning a walk into a spotting game.

• It connects to the Norwalks network of seven trails, so you can stretch the easy lake loop into a longer 2–4.5km walk when everyone's up for it.

• One of the safest spots nearby to practise scootering — the wide, traffic-free path means kids can build confidence without you holding your breath.