Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …