Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
Twilight at Taronga has been on our Kid Bucket List for such a long time and this summer we finally checked it off!! I’m still buzzing. It is such a great location for an evening concert, with a slight sea breeze that takes the edge off the Sydney humidity. Perfection! Running for at least 30 …
There’s something delightful and whimsical about riding a steam train. The chugga chugga of the engine is nostalgic. I can almost hear it saying “I think I can, I think I can” as it moves up a hill, taking me back to my childhood when trains were always a delight. Even the whistle, as it …
Our family has always been interested in exploring the awe and wonder of natural caves. Through these subterranean adventures, the kids have learned all about the creation of stalagmites and stalactites and even some of the secrets of climate change. We have been slowly checking off different cave networks in each state. Upon learning that …
Situated on the northwest coast of Tasmania, Stanley is the second-last township before you hit the ocean (Smithton takes the pole position!). As a family who love history, food and exploring we knew that this little township needed to be on our road trip around Tasmania. At first, it may not seem like a family …
Lavender evokes warm memories, safety, sunshine and cuddles. Catch a whiff and I am quickly taken back to my childhood. It has bloomed into an obsession to seek out Lavender farms when I am in southern Australia, and most recently on our 3 week trip to Tasmania. Tasmania’s cool climate and fertile soil is perfect …
Readers, you may be surprised to learn that numerous Universities across Australia house their very own museums. Upon learning that the University of NSW (UNSW) boasts the Museum of Human Disease, and being fascinated by human anatomy, we had to visit and check it off our best museums to visit in Sydney! The Museum of …
The Kid Bucket List’s littlest cuties headed to the Sydney Opera House today to experience A Forest in the City. Brought to The House by the same production crew as Saltbush we knew we had a delight awaiting us. We were promised an interactive performance, integrating full-scale, colourful projections with dance. From the onset, both …
Creativity inspires creativity. With this in mind, planning at least one or two theatre shows, musicals, or stage shows for kids across the year has been an important tradition for families. From enchanting fairy tales to interactive adventures, Sydney’s vibrant theatre scene offers a plethora of opportunities for children to experience the magic of live …
Little Penguins, affectionately known as Fairy Penguins throughout my childhood, inhabit pockets of the Australian coastline from Western Australia, right along the southern coastline to New Zealand. However, if you’re keen on witnessing these adorable creatures in abundance, Tasmania is the place to be. We’ve seen penguins in Phillip Island where we experienced the incredible …
Exploring war memorials and museums dedicated to war was never high on my list, as I once believed they glorified conflict and fueled biased national pride. I casually dismissed the memorials scattered throughout the Australian towns I visited, without considering their true significance. However, a visit to the National ANZAC Centre in Albany, Western Australia …
Ballarat, Victoria’s largest inland city, is a mere 90-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD making a perfect day trip destination for families in the city.. In fact, with a plethora of things to do in Ballarat with kids, it’s a destination you could spend a few days exploring. Having spent my first year of university in …
The Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney will take you and the whole family back in time to ancient Egypt. The exhibit showcases 181 priceless artefacts from the life and accomplishments of Ramses II, many never seen outside Egypt before. But what is Ramses and the Gold …
With a plethora of free things to do in Canberra with kids, it continues to be one of our favourite places to visit as a family. In our opinion, it is Australia’s most underrated city to explore with a bounty of experiences awaiting the kids to experience. Canberra boasts numerous FREE world-class museums, galleries, and …