NSW School Holidays

NSW School holidays

If you are based in NSW or looking to visit, knowing the dates of the NSW School Holidays and public holidays is essential. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy for you! In …

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Queensland School Holidays

Queensland School Holidays

If you are based in Queensland or planning to visit, knowing the dates of the Queensland school holidays and public holidays is essential. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy for you! In …

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WA School Holidays

WA School Holidays

If you are based in Western Australia or planning to visit, it is essential to know the dates of the WA school holidays and public holidays. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy …

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South Australian School Holidays

South Australian School Holidays | SA School Holidays

If you are based in South Australia or planning to visit, it is essential to know the dates of the SA school holidays and public holidays. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy …

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Northern Territory School Holidays

Northern Territory School Holidays | NT School Holidays

If you are based in the Northern Territory or planning to visit, it is essential to know the dates of the NT school holidays and public holidays. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it …

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Tasmanian School Holidays

Tasmanian School Holidays | Tassie holidays | Hobart School Holidays

If you are based in Tasmania or planning to visit, it is essential to be aware of the dates of the Tasmanian school holidays and public holidays. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it …

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Australia’s Best Magician – An Interview with Jackson Aces

Jackson Aces shows are guaranteed to intrigue, inform, surprise and astound audiences with his mix of dark arts, illusion and cheeky humour. He has become Australia’s best magician, and he never fails to leave our family spellbound.  We first met Jackson 10 years ago at an event launch where he was performing. His wizardry with …

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Where to go Gold Panning in Victoria

Where to go gold panning in Victoria with kids | How to gold pan | Best spots to go gold panning

Growing up in the Golden Triangle, an area renowned for its rich gold discoveries in Victoria, Australia, it was only fitting that I would share the history of the Gold Rush with the kids.  We have visited several mines, including Bendigo’s Central Deborah Mine, learned about the Eureka stockade and even stayed overnight at Sovereign …

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Book Review: Lonely Planet Kid’s Guide to …

Book Review: Lonely Planet Kid's Guide to … | Books for kids | Travel guides

Whilst the internet has become an excellent resource for planning a trip, I still rely on hard-copy travel guides. I love the tactile experience and enjoy highlighting, bookmarking and creating footnotes for my guides. I have passed this creative process onto my kids, purchasing them their own guides to work through and plan their Bucket …

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Leah’s Book Shelf | July 2025

Books to read this winter | Books for mum | July Book List | Top Reads this July

Whilst I have previously focused on books for kids, tweens and teens, I am regularly asked what I am reading.  As a voracious reader (I probably read 3-4 books a week – more during the school holidays) with an eclectic taste when it comes to genre, I find a book to please most readers. So …

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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience with Kids

Bubble Planet Sydney with Kids | Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience 1

Ever since we visited teamLab Borderless in Tokyo, the kids have been chasing a similar immersive experience. They enjoyed the Met Art World in Melbourne, but it was teeny tiny. And then we learned about Fever’s new Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience!  Bubble Planet Sydney with Kids After sell-out seasons in Milan, Los Angeles, London …

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20 Children’s Books About Gardening and Nature

Children's Books About Gardening and Nature

My kids adore being outside and exploring. They love gardening, foraging and observing nature. They also love books! It made sense to pull together a list of gardening books for kids and, books about nature for kids to populate our library.  Any one of these children’s books about gardening and nature would be perfect for …

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The Best Kids Shows in Sydney : Theatre for Kids

All the best shows to see in Sydney with kids

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 …

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