Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
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 …
Looking for a new zoo to visit? Perhaps you are heading to Australia for the first time and wondering which Australian zoo or wildlife park is closest to your accomodation. Maybe you’re just after somewhere different to explore. When talking about Australian Zoos and Wildlife Parks with kids you are spoilt for choice. There are …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Murray River Paddle Steamer conjures up a little nostalgia in those of us who watched All the Rivers Run or enjoyed a Echuca Paddle Steamer Adventure as a kid. A Murray River Cruise has been on our Kid Bucket List since the kids were little, with our hope that it would awaken their love of …
Having spent much of my childhood on a small farm in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria, I am very aware that my own children are not connected to nature in the same way I was as a child. There was no skyscrapers to take away from the views of the mountains; I could hear the …
Hidden within the suburb of Darlinghurst, behind a thick sandstone wall, is the Old Darlinghurst Gaol which in recent times has been transformed into the National Art School. Reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of the 76 people executed at the gallows which were staged at the gaol’s massive entrance, a tour helps visitors …