Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Christmas is almost upon us and with it the inevitable rush to find the perfect gift for those we love and care about. Those of you familiar with the Kid Bucket List will know that we are usually on the road over summer and have moved to gifting our children very simple items: something to …
Melbourne is one of our favourite cities to visit and explore as it has a bounty of incredible sites. Expand that to day trips from Melbourne and you can never get bored exploring this place. Our recent explorations took us to Maldon in Victoria’s goldfields. Yes, Maldon with kids is quite an adventure to enjoy! …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Over the last few years both Sunshine and Striker have become huge fans of Escape Rooms. The simple idea of solving riddles to proceed through a series of doors or rooms has been a challenge that both have enjoyed. But what is an Escape Hunt? Where can we complete one? What is an Escape Room? …
Sydney bookstores continue to top my list as a place I can return to again and again, always finding something different, rarely leaving empty-handed. Exploring new bookstores in Sydney is fascinating and my kids seem to enjoy the adventure as much as I do. But what are the best book shops in Sydney? Where are …