Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
As globalisation as taken root, numerous trades have gone offshore and are no longer produced here in Australia. The broom making trade is one that has largely headed off to Asia as well, however in the small NSW town of Tumut one of the country’s remaining broom factories continues to operate: the Tumut Broom Factory. …
Imagine walking down into a secluded valley, fringed by a river on one side and the glorious Australia bush all around, and finding a thermal pool that remains a perfect 27 degrees all year round. What if I told you such a place existed in the Kosciuszko National Park! Introducing the Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool. …
Canberra is one of Australia’s most underrated destinations for families, offering a plethora of activities, sites, and attractions to sink your teeth into with the kids. But what about accommodation options in Canberra? Camping in Canberra is one of the most affordable options with a range of caravan parks and free camps to choose from …
Weekend getaways from Sydney with kids is something I’m working on incorporating into our annual planning. However, the idea of hopping in the car, throwing caution to the wind and heading off on a weekend getaway was something of my youth. My spontaneity took me all over the place, but sometimes also had me sleeping …
Creative Kids, which is all about making it easier for school-aged kids (4.5 to 18 years old) to get involved in creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a Creative Kids voucher each year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. Each voucher is worth $100.00. Creative …
If you are looking for things to do in Watsons Bay with kids look no further than a walk to one of the oldest of Sydney Lighthouses, the Hornby Lighthouse. Capturing some of the most spectacular views over Sydney Harbour and then beyond the heads, a walk along the South Head Heritage trail is the …
When I was a kid I loved visiting my Aunt and Uncle’s place. After greeting them, I’d race inside at full speed, trying to beat my brother to prime position in front of their console set up to play Super Mario Bros. We would often spend a rainy day or two swapping between our LEGO …
Heading to Kurnell with kids is always an adventure. Unlike Cronulla, we find the beaches at Kurnell are a lot gentler and far less crowded. And there’s so much green space! On a good day our family can head to Kurnell and feel like we have the whole place to ourselves. Pick the weekend, and …
Both Sunshine and Striker are at that age where they want a little more independence around the experiences we engage in as a family. Finding activities for tweens and teenagers that they’re happy to enjoy with mum and dad can be challenging to find. Discovering Virtual Room Australia and their VR Experience for Kids totally …
When it comes to gifting for kids my default present is typically an experience due to my very strong belief in collecting memories before things. Often we plan a trip away, or we organise a day out, or even just a nice dinner out. For friends and family in Melbourne, I usually look at Melbourne …
The Great Ocean Road is a 250-kilometre long road that wraps along the southwestern coastline of Victoria from Torquay through to Allansford. It is touted as one of the most beautiful drives in the world and a trip that should feature on any Australian bucket list. Over summer we took the Great Ocean Road Tour …
Phillip Island is a beautiful destination for a long weekend or holiday adventure with the kids just under two hours out of Melbourne CBD. If you’re really keen, you could probably do a day trip here during the summer months when the days are a little longer too. With a wealth of things to do …
A few weeks ago, Sunshine learned that tinsel queen, Rachel Burke, was collaborating with the new LEGO DOTS range to create a raft of DOTS-inspired items and pushed me to head out and grab her a few kits for herself so she could follow Rachel’s daily ‘craftorials’ are available on Tinsel Town, and perhaps create …