Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Finding activities for the kids to do with YOU as they move into the tween and teen age bracket can be a little tricky unless it includes screens, their friends or … screens. However, art has an uncanny tendency to pull people together so the idea of splatter art at Kaboo Studio was something I …
Parrmatta is eel country. There’s no escaping it. There’s also a plethora of things to do in Parramatta with kids, a bumper selection of Parramatta accommodation offerings, and some of the best places to eat. Until recently, I worked in the Parramatta CBD but never uncovered all of its secrets – there are just so …
We are curious about different religions and places of worship, seeking out opportunities to learn more and open our minds to different beliefs. When we learned about a Buddhist temple in Wollongong, we had to visit it. Nan Tien Temple, in Berkeley near Wollongong, is reputed to be the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern …
When the kids asked us how iron ore turns into steel we thought rather than explain the process we would show them, and that’s how we found ourselves exploring the Port Kembla Steelworks tour on a Friday morning, and adding to our places to visit in Wollongong with kids. Generating over $29 billion in annual …
Having grown up reading the Famous Five, the Secret Seven and a number of other adventure books, lighthouses have long been quite alluring to me. Boldly standing atop some of the most dangerous cliffs, providing a beacon of light out into the ocean to warn sailors, they are dramatic and somewhat foreboding. Exploring them is …
Wondering how to entertain the kids in Sydney? Wondering exactly are the best things to do in Sydney with kids? Well, this city of mine has a plethora of places and spaces waiting for you and the kids to explore. BUT where to start? We’ve spent the last few years exploring Sydney with our kids …
Western Sydney rejoice! GLOW at Sydney Zoo has opened bringing light to our winter evenings and a whole lot of fun for the whole family. GLOW at Sydney Zoo is the biggest and brightest light festival to ever launch in Western Sydney. The event features over 50 light sculptures, a GLOW ice rink, Food Trucks, …
Opening back in 2019, Frankie’s Food Factory at Flower Power Milperra has become one of our favourite haunts in Western Sydney with the kids. The food is great, there’s free parking, and we can wander the offerings at Flower Power Milperra afterwards. Frankie’s Food Factory at Flower Power Milperra Frankies Food Factory is an all-weather …
Beginners through to experts will find gliding across the ice rink an exhilarating experience and you don’t need to wait for winter to experience ice skating in Sydney with kids is available all year round. Sydney boasts quite a number of ice skating rinks spread across the city which are open at various times during …
There are a plethora of Zoos and Wildlife Parks to explore in Sydney. But what is the best Sydney Zoo? Which one should you head to on your trip to New South Wales capital city? We’ve got you covered with all the details you need to know to help you make your decision about which …
Merimbula NSW is a blissful seaside town on the southern New South Wales coast. It offers stunning beaches, many with calm waters perfect for families. There are a plethora of things to do in Merimbula with kids (or without) to keep you busy for as long as you can stay in town. Merimbula has become …
With a plethora of things to do in Eden NSW with kids (or without!) you just have to visit! Eden is considered one of the best places in Australia to watch whales. It is the last major town on the New South Wales south coast prior to the Victorian border and is positioned on a …
We visit the NSW Riverina almost every year, but typically it is on our way to or from a destination on the other side. This autumn we headed to Griffith, booked accommodation for a number of days and then set about eating our way through the town. What we discovered was a plethora of things …