Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Visiting a garden can have an amazing impact on our mental health. Not only does it get you outside in the fresh air, but it takes kids away from the digital world and provides and opportunity to get back to nature. With the phone, gaming deck, computer and TV left at home, kids will re-tune …
When it comes to visiting Sydney with kids, Luna Park Sydney is often one of the places that makes every list. Opening back in 1935, Luna Park is today a heritage listed amusement park, one of only two in the world that are protected by government legislation! A number of the rides are pure vintage …
Sydney is one of the most amazing cities to explore with your family with a bumper crop of attractions and sites that are perfect to visit even when it’s wet. For those that are visiting or even locals, there are always a plethora of kids activities in Sydney to enjoy on any given day. One …
As winter descends upon Sydney the city comes alive with Australia’s largest event and the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney. Spanning 22 nights, Vivid thrusts Sydney into the international spotlight, attracting over two million attendees to the event each year. But is Vivid Sydney with kids a good idea? The …
My children have an abundance of opportunity compared to the generations before them. They have numerous LEGO sets, more that one pair of sneakers, they have three meals a day and they have plenty of time to enjoy their childhood, sheltered from the reality of the adult world. Could they really want for more? Most of my …
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – we have been busy checking off museums that cover each of these groupings with a trip HARS Aviation Museum with kids the last to check off to give us the full trifecta. We were unsure what to expect but were quite surprised to find the museum much larger than anticipated. …
If you are looking for an adrenaline evoking experience with the kids this weekend or the upcoming school holidays, then Go Karting in Sydney with kids might be the perfect excursion. There are a number of sites across Sydney where you can head, some offering a great escape from wet weather to boot. Go Karting …
For children interested in learning about the animals and plants that call the waterways of Sydney and Australia home, a trip to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium with kids is the place to head, providing the opportunity for the family to get up close without getting wet. Situated in the bustling, family-friendly Darling Harbour precinct, it …
Home and Away was the soapie that was prominent throughout my adolescence. Most evenings, after homework and my chores, I would sit down to watch the latest episode. I followed along to the numerous character arcs and storylines, immersed in the world of Summer Bay. However, it was only recently that I explored the locations …
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 …
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 …
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 …