Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
If you find yourself in Sydney for a day and want an adventure for free we have found a plethora of delights for you to explore. Whilst you will need to find your way to the spot, entry or exploration is free! Yes, Sydney has quite an array of free stuff to do with kids. …
Over the last few years, it has become apparent that Sydney councils are investing in more Sydney playgrounds and play spaces for children and their families. Gigantic climbing frames and long slides have become fashionable and it’s also exciting to see these spaces becoming more inclusive. Oatley Park Adventure Playspace is the latest playground to …
Originally the capital of Japan, Kyoto is one of the most popular destinations in Japan famous for its history and incredible cultural sites. When travelling with your family in Japan, there are so many things to do in Kyoto with kids. Having visited a few times with our family, we thought we would provide you …
Huka Prawn Park was never supposed to be on our itinerary during our North Island of New Zealand odyssey, however, the kids somehow learned about it and promptly added it to their bucket list. Despite my reservations, it ended up leading to one of our favourite days of the trip. The brochures looked good, but …
Without scaring you too much, the city of Rotorua is situated on a rhyolitic supervolcano which has created some incredible geothermal activity. This was one of the main drawcards for us when adding Rotorua to our itinerary as this natural wonder isn’t something our children have really explored. Hells Gate Rotorua with Kids On our …
With Sunshine studying Ancient Egypt at school I had the perfect excuse to introduce her to the Chau Chak Wing Museum on the grounds of the University of Sydney. It is Sydney’s newest museum, bringing together the University’s Nicholson, Macleay and Art collections under one roof across four floors of galleries. It is an amazing …
Tokyo DisneySea has become our absolute favourite theme park. It has the uncanny ability to envoke a wistful nostalgia for places we have travelled around the world and somehow makes us feel like we are walking along the cobblestone pathways of Venice. Of course, we were absolutely thrilled to find ourselves back at Tokyo DisneySea …
When it comes to High Tea, Sunshine has become quite the fan. Small bite size delicacies and lush surrounds have made this type of experience one she adores attending for some serious mum and me time. When she caught wind of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour launching an ultra-chic High Tea themed around Claris, the Chicest Mouse …
On our very first trip to New Zealand back in 2004, we visited Tamaki Māori Village Rotorua a relatively new cultural site in the area and one that left a lasting impact on us and our knowledge of Māori food, dance, and stories. Returning with our children some 15 years later, we knew that Tamaki …
When developing your Tokyo bucket list for your upcoming family adventures to Japan, teamLab Borderless is certain to feature. Since it was unveiled back in June 2018, this interactive art experience has become one of the most visited spaces in the city, and one not be missed. In true Japanese style, the ticketing and admission …
Liverpool has a new playground and it certainly one of the most impressive in Sydney to date! The new Casula Parklands Adventure Playspace is Sydney’s newest playground, featuring five main areas and a range of activities to suit a full spectrum of ages and abilities. It spans over 15 hectares on the banks of the …
Sydney is one of the most amazing cities to explore with your family with a bumper crop of attractions and sites that are perfect to visit even when it’s wet. For those that are visiting or even locals, there are always a plethora of kids activities in Sydney to enjoy on any given day. One …
The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy steeped in magic. Whilst not actually set in New Zealand, the country has become known as the home of LoTR and Hobbits thanks to director Peter Jackson who filmed the movies in his homeland. With a trip planned to New Zealand with the kids, I asked them …