Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
“So you want to EAT a snowman?” Sunshine giggled as I took a bite out of my Olaf sweet treat. We had been invited by Disney Australia to enjoy the new Frosted High Tea launched at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth in celebration of the all-new Disney Frozen featurette, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, which is coming to selected cinemas …
Long time readers of the Kid Bucket List would be very aware of my long standing fear of heights. It’s a fear that has paralysed me atop quite a number of structures, much to everyone’s amusement. So when we were invited to the Wild Ropes at Taronga Zoo my initial reaction was a big firm no. But …
When it comes to finding something to do with kids in Sydney, heading to Darling Harbour is one spot we find ourselves drawn to again and again. With a bevy of attractions, there’s always something exciting happening, and failing that there’s always the incredible park. We chose Madame Tussauds for our most recent adventure and …
Usually on display at the Shemanovskiy Museum in Yama, Lyuba the 42,000 year old baby woolly mammoth from Siberia has headed down into the Southern Hemisphere for the first time every. Frozen and preserved by lactic acid-producing bacteria, she is the most complete and best preserved woolly mammoth ever discovered. We couldn’t resist heading into Sydney …
Kids Segway Tours in Sydney With a little daredevil on our hands, we are always on the hunt for experiences which will provide a little adrenaline. Until a few months ago, Sunshine was too young to enjoy a Segway Tour in most locations in Australia but then she grew a few centimetres and had a …
Our family holiday to Japan resulted in my infatuation for the country morphing into a full blown love affair. Having returned to Australia, I have been craving all things Japanese and discovered the Auburn Botanic Gardens which is the premier Japanese Gardens in Sydney. It’s an incredible find and the perfect space to take the …
The city of Sydney has a dark history which has led to supernatural activity across the city. Built up on the backs of convicts, Sydney was once a rampant cesspool of disease and criminal activity. Yes, there are numerous haunted places in Sydney … or at least they say. Past traumas have left scars on …
What would you do if I told you that you can experience a Charlie Bucket like experience right here in Sydney? Squeal with delight? Well that’s exactly what I did when I heard about the Arnott’s Factory Tour with kids and I booked a family pass quicker than you can say original tim tam biscuit. Tim …
If you love animals nothing beats an intimate (safe) up close and personal experience. There are a plethora of Sydney animal experiences and encounters to be enjoyed across the city which are suitable for adults and children alike. But be warned. you will need to book in early to secure a place. Whether for a …
If you’re looking for a Western Sydney playground that will cater for all ages, Fairfield Adventure Park is where you should head. Opened back in April 2015, this playground is an incredible mix of traditional and modern play equipment styles. Spread across a large space and a mere 10-minute walk from Fairfield Station, it is easily …
Fort Scratchley with Kids Newcastle had never really piqued my interest until we were invited to stay for a couple of days. I had this notion that it was an industrial city with little to offer the family traveller. Well, I didn’t need to dig deep to find out this was a pretty big misconception. …
The dingo is the only wild canine to be in Australia pre-European arrival. It is an ancient dog, whose taxonomic status still incites much debate about whether it is a distinct species from the modern dog. Today is it is vulnerable to extinction by both mass baiting by farmers and interbreeding with domestic dogs. Fortunately …
I’m going to put it out there and admit that yes, yes I have a girl crush on Justine Clarke. Obviously when I received news that Justine Clarke’s Look! Look! It’s a Gobbledeegook! was heading to the Sydney during the winter school holidays, I did what all manipulative good mothers do and convinced Sunshine that SHE …