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