Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you have a passion for uncovering the remarkable tales that have shaped Australia’s identity, then a visit to the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat is an absolute must. You and the kids can explore the very grounds where miners once stood in defiance, fighting for their rights and shaping the course of Australian democracy. But …
To truly understand a city, it’s essential to explore its historical foundations and learn about its evolution over time. During our recent trip to Melbourne Victoria, we made sure to reserve a few hours in our busy schedule to visit the Old Melbourne Gaol. Our family adores history and always sniffs out an old gaol …
It was on a trip to Manly, NSW that Sunshine discovered a hidden painted rock for the very first time. She now knows to regularly be on the hunt and has found handfuls of painted rocks around Australia. Getting our kids out in nature is always a good thing, and hidden rocks provide an incentive …
Beechworth is a stunning township in North-Eastern Victoria, perhaps the best preserved historic gold-mining town in Australia. There are a plethora of things to do in Beechworth Victoria with kids (or without) making it the perfect weekend destination from Melbourne or the spot for a longer stay. My first visit to Beechworth was on Grade …
If you like the adrenaline shock of a good fright or enjoy delving into the paranormal, then a trip to the most haunted house in Australia, the Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee might be one for your bucket list. Most Haunted Places in Australia – Monte Cristo Homestead Touted to be Australia’s most haunted house, …
If you are on the hunt for the best Gold Coast resorts for families to help you plan your trip, then this list of options is for you! We’ve pulled together our top picks of family-friendly resorts on the Gold Coast to help you organise your trip! The Gold Coast is a fantastic family holiday …
We love Japan and we love the food. Teppanyaki has become one of our favourite family meal experiences for both its menu and the entertainment that goes along with it. Lucky for us, the best teppanyaki in Sydney is available across a number of suburbs. Japanese Teppanyaki for the Whole Family What is Japanese Teppanyaki? …
Whenever we head to a new city one of our first tasks is locating all the bookshops. Well, at least ONE good bookshop to be honest. As regular visitors to Victoria, knowing where the best bookshops in Melbourne are is important for our travels, so of course, this means I’ve created a list. Did you …