Things to Do in Manly with Kids

Things to Do in Manly with Kids

Situated on the North Shore of Sydney, Manly is one of Australia’s famous surf spots and a drawcard for tourists who want to experience a little of the famed beach life. But beyond its beaches, Manly also has a plethora of incredible spots awaiting a little exploration with the whole family. Yes, there really are …

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Sea Life Sydney Aquarium with Kids

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium with Kids

For children interested in learning about the animals and plants that call the waterways of Sydney and Australia home, a trip to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium with kids is the place to head, providing the opportunity for the family to get up close without getting wet. Situated in the bustling, family-friendly Darling Harbour precinct, it …

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Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific Hotel Accommodation with Kids

Novotel Manly Pacific Accomodation with Kids

As the school term drew to an end and we found ourselves on the cusp of the school holidays, the excitement began brewing in our house as Sunshine and I packed our overnight bag for a fun staycation with her cousin at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific hotel, our very first Manly accommodation with kids experience. Little did …

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Visit Summer Bay : Home and Away Locations

Visit Summer Bay : Home and Away Locations

Home and Away was the soapie that was prominent throughout my adolescence. Most evenings, after homework and my chores, I would sit down to watch the latest episode. I followed along to the numerous character arcs and storylines, immersed in the world of Summer Bay. However, it was only recently that I explored the locations …

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Monthly STEM Science Subscription Activities for Kids

Monthly STEM Science Subscription Activities for Kids

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is all the buzz right now and no doubt your kids have come home excited about the latest project they have been working on at school. But how can you channel that excitement and enthusiasm at home, especially when you are a little time poor to whip up hands-on …

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Fruit Picking Near Melbourne : Cherries, Berries and More!

Fruit Picking in Melbourne : Cherries, Berries and More!

Fruit picking near Melbourne with kids is a year-round activity. To make it easy for you to find the best place to head over the weekend, we’ve pulled together a list of the best places to head across the calendar as various fruit becomes ripe for the picking. Fruit Picking Near Melbourne with Kids Apples …

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Visiting Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

Visiting Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

As an avid reader of Roald Dahl novels, and in particular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the very thought of visiting a licorice and chocolate factory on our recent road trip had every single one of us salivating at the mere thought. A stop at the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory on our road trip …

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Best Whale Watching in Sydney with Kids

Whale watching is one of our top Kid Bucket List items and an activity that brings us incredible joy. One of the most spine-tingling moments you can experience in nature is seeing wild animals at play. Discovering them in their natural environment can be breathtaking especially when we’re talking about whales. Whale watching in Sydney with kids …

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Visiting the Sydney Jewish Museum with Kids

Visiting the Sydney Jewish Museum with Kids

The Sydney Jewish Museum with kids may seem like an unusual choice. But for me, it provides an important context to our family narrative that I want my children to understand. For that reason, I have sought out visits on three continents so far, providing both Striker and Sunshine with a developing concept of the …

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Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame

Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame

Howzat! Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, in the Southern Highlands, you will find the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame nestled in the glorious township of Bowral. Surprisingly, it’s a spot that we soon found will even appeal to those who know little about cricket. Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame …

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Australian Outback Adventures : Things to do in Broken Hill with Kids

Australian Outback Adventures : Things to do in Broken Hill with Kids

Broken Hill is Australia’s longest running mining town and also one of the most isolated. Situated in Outback NSW, it sits just near the border of South Australia and is surrounded by desert. It is a township often depicted in film and novels, and as Australia’s first city to be included on the National Heritage List, one …

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Australian Outback Adventures : Cobar with Kids

Australian Outback Adventures : Cobar with Kids

On an Australian Outback Adventures road trip from Sydney to Broken Hill (or vice versa) a stop over at Cobar should be on your itinerary. Cobar with kids is an adventure and provides an opportunity to learn a little about mining. Australian Outback Adventures : Cobar with Kids Situated on the crossroads of Kidman Way and …

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Australian Outback Adventures : Nyngan with Kids

Australian Outback Adventures : Nyngan with Kids

Australia’s red dirt is iconic and often thought to cover much of our land. However, it isn’t until you head into the Outback that you see it in all its glory. On a whim, we decided to hit the road and travel from Sydney to Broken Hill during the April school holidays on our very …

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