Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
Finding activities for the kids to do with YOU as they move into the tween and teen age bracket can be a little tricky unless it includes screens, their friends or … screens. However, art has an uncanny tendency to pull people together so the idea of splatter art at Kaboo Studio was something I …
Parrmatta is eel country. There’s no escaping it. There’s also a plethora of things to do in Parramatta with kids, a bumper selection of Parramatta accommodation offerings, and some of the best places to eat. Until recently, I worked in the Parramatta CBD but never uncovered all of its secrets – there are just so …
Growing up in regional Victoria, a trip to Bendigo was always exciting because the city boasted a Myer Department Store, a Movie theatre and more. In fact, there were numerous things to do in Bendigo with kids that my parents often took us there for special occasions. As bonafide history buffs, we love exploring Bendigo …
We are curious about different religions and places of worship, seeking out opportunities to learn more and open our minds to different beliefs. When we learned about a Buddhist temple in Wollongong, we had to visit it. Nan Tien Temple, in Berkeley near Wollongong, is reputed to be the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern …
At 13 years of age, Sunshine is that funny age where she’s a little too old for some of the good TV shows she watched when she was in primary school, and in my opinion, a little too young for some of the TV shows for teens. So I have hunted down Good TV shows …
When the kids asked us how iron ore turns into steel we thought rather than explain the process we would show them, and that’s how we found ourselves exploring the Port Kembla Steelworks tour on a Friday morning, and adding to our places to visit in Wollongong with kids. Generating over $29 billion in annual …
Having grown up reading the Famous Five, the Secret Seven and a number of other adventure books, lighthouses have long been quite alluring to me. Boldly standing atop some of the most dangerous cliffs, providing a beacon of light out into the ocean to warn sailors, they are dramatic and somewhat foreboding. Exploring them is …
Sunshine is becoming quite a bibliophile with a growing TBR pile and wishlist that continues to grow. Over the last month, she has read almost 10 novels and has created a great book list for the young teen in your life. She continues to be quite broad in her choices, however, I have noted a …
Wondering how to entertain the kids in Sydney? Wondering exactly are the best things to do in Sydney with kids? Well, this city of mine has a plethora of places and spaces waiting for you and the kids to explore. BUT where to start? We’ve spent the last few years exploring Sydney with our kids …
Western Sydney rejoice! GLOW at Sydney Zoo has opened bringing light to our winter evenings and a whole lot of fun for the whole family. GLOW at Sydney Zoo is the biggest and brightest light festival to ever launch in Western Sydney. The event features over 50 light sculptures, a GLOW ice rink, Food Trucks, …
Beginners through to experts will find gliding across the ice rink an exhilarating experience and you don’t need to wait for winter to experience ice skating in Sydney with kids is available all year round. Sydney boasts quite a number of ice skating rinks spread across the city which are open at various times during …
There are numerous zoos and wildlife parks in and near Adelaide for you to explore with the whole family. What’s more, Adelaide is the only place in Australia where you can see a giant panda, and there are a plethora of zoos and wildlife parks to visit. There is also an abundance of things to …
With a bounty of things to do in Bright with kids (or without) it is possibly the best place to base yourself when exploring the Victorian high country. The historic township of Bright itself is around 3.5 hours from Melbourne (and in our case, around 7 hours from Sydney). It has become one of the …