Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
As a child of the 80s and 90s, Choose Your Own Adventure books were hugely popular and something I watched my brother save up for and then hoard on his bookshelf. The idea of having almost total control over the adventure within the text was incredibly appealing so I was excited to see the recent …
Perth is said to be the most isolated metropolitan city in the world. It’s closer to Asia than it is to Canberra, and quite remote in comparison to all the other cities on our island continent. It is one of our favourite places to visit in Australia, boasting an incredible limestone coastline, great food, an …
Formerly referred to as Train Works, the NSW Rail Museum is Thirlmere is an incredible destination choice for families wanting to explore the history of Sydney Trains. NSW Rail Museum with Kids : Exploring Sydney Trains Established way back in 1975, the NSW Rail Museum has amassed over 100 rolling stock items and a plethora …
First established in Tempe back in 1986, the Sydney Bus Museum is now housed in the Old Tramshed at Leichhardt. Sydney Bus Museum with Kids : Sydney Buses This incredible museum features Australia’s largest collection of historic double deckers and your entry fee includes unlimited trips on one to the QVB on the day you visit. This must …
Things To Do In Ballarat With Kids : Sovereign Hill There are so many things to do in Ballarat with kids it’s hard to know where to begin. However, our favourite attraction is a place where history comes alive, Sovereign Hill which is quite possibly the most amazing immersive theme park in Australia. From the moment …
There’s something exciting about fire engines and fire fighters that draws our attention very early on in life, often from toddlerhood. Both Striker and Sunshine have been a little obsessed at different times and we’ve often found ourselves exploring the local fire station. Despite this, the Museum of Fire didn’t appear on our radar until …
Are you ever too old to enjoy physical play? Is there ever a time when climbing, zooming, spinning and whizzing are outgrown? We were super excited to discover Jubilee Park Adventure Playground in Mortdale over the weekend which is perfect for older kids who may have outgrown their local park but are still seeking the …
Sydney boasts a number of incredible recreational areas where you can explore natural bushland without really leaving the metropolitan area. It was only recently that we discovered Oatley Park Baths, the largest recreational area in the Hurstville area and a place that both kids have now declared one of the best Sydney parks they’ve visited. The …
Most parents know that kids are moths to a flame when it comes to water. Children love playing with water, getting wet and splashing around. It’s a love that generally continues on through adolescence too as they graduate from stomping around in puddles to sliding down fast slides. Sydneysiders are blessed to have a bounty …
When you think of Sydney, what comes to mind? I bet the Sydney Harbour Bridge comes up, right? This iconic structure is the world’s largest steel arch bridge and can be driven, cycled or walked across, with some even climbing to the top of the arches via organised Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb experiences. Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb …
“Everything is awesome, when you’re living out a dream“, or at least that’s what I like to think Striker was humming as we arrived at Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne for the first time. You see, both my kids are LEGO addicts, and finally arriving at Chadstone was akin to arriving at the centre of the …
Brainiac Live exploded onto the stage at the Sydney Opera House today, exploring some of those big “wonder if’s” that sometimes cross our kids minds. It captured both Striker and Sunshine’s full attention from the very first BANG through to the very end! Based on the multi-award winning TV show: Brainiac: Science Abuse, Brainiac Live! investigates those mysteries of …
The school holidays are the perfect time for creating traditions and a trip to the theatre is the perfect place to start. For visitors to Sydney and locals alike, watching a show at the Sydney Opera House is a real treat. We started the new year off in the audience of The 78-Storey Treehouse. The …