Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
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 …
As winter descends upon Sydney the city comes alive with Australia’s largest event and the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney. Spanning 22 nights, Vivid thrusts Sydney into the international spotlight, attracting over two million attendees to the event each year. But is Vivid Sydney with kids a good idea? The …
My children have an abundance of opportunity compared to the generations before them. They have numerous LEGO sets, more that one pair of sneakers, they have three meals a day and they have plenty of time to enjoy their childhood, sheltered from the reality of the adult world. Could they really want for more? Most of my …
“I have no special gift. I am only passionately curious” – Albert Einstein Curiosity is an important attribute, thoroughly embraced by the young and often lost along the way by adults caught up in the business of day to day life and the routines they have established. Out of Curiosity : Developing Inquisitive Minds When seeking …
To celebrate the release of Gelatissimo’s 2 new flavours these School Holidays, Rollercoaster Surprise and Creamy Egg we have partnered with the team to offer one Kid Bucket List reader gelato for a year! Yes, this incredible, edible and utterly delicious delight is up for grabs for one of you! Click here for full details
Australian is covered in quite a collection of Big Things. Most road trips feature a request for a selfie or two with those along the way and there’s rarely a shortage. Australians take a whole lot of pleasure checking them off when enjoying a road trip. But which of Australia’s Big Things should be on your …
Both of our kids love the beach but I am often reluctant to head off to their favourite spot in Cronulla because…..sand. Yep, sand stops me. It seems to get everywhere and by the time we get home I often feel that we have taken much for the sandy shore home with us. So when …
When it comes to festivals in Sydney, there are a plethora of options! In fact, Sydney Festivals with kids seem to be available all year round. You see, Aussie’s love a good festival especially when it involves a whole lot of food, and they always seem to be so vibrant and fun. So check out …
Australia is well renowned for its rather large collection of reptiles, many of whom are listed in the world’s most dangerous, unusual or rare lists. Drive an hour north of Sydney and explore the Australian Reptile Park where you can safely get up and close to a multitude of these fascinating creatures. It’s a hands-on zoo, set in …
Adelaide has been on our radar for some time and until recently was the only capital city that had eluded us. Again and again, we were told that it was called the city of churches because it couldn’t boast much else. We never imagined that Adelaide with kids could and would be so much fun. …
A mere speck in the South Pacific, overlooked by most cruise ships, unknown to many Australians, lies tiny Norfolk Island. Surrounded by pristine waters that beckon visitors to dip their toes in and boasting an expansive national park with its own winding walking tracks all offering spectacular views, it is mostly free of development and has …
When you think of a good night out with the kids, one that involves good food, where do you go? How about a seafood buffet? It takes the thinking out of ordering, with everyone in your group INCLUDING the kids offered the chance to choose exactly what they want on their plates (crayfish please!). But …
Hiroshima is a city that most Australian’s would have heard about in the context of World War II. It is a city which was reduced to rubble when the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on it back on August 6, 1945. It instantly killed over 80,000 people. Tens of thousands of people died in the …