Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
When the temperature rises in Sydney or the clouds burst open with a shower of rain, finding a suitable indoor activity with the kids to help them run off some energy can be life-saving! For my family, indoor playgrounds and indoor play centres in Sydney have saved all our sanity more than once after a …
Sydney weather can be extreme and there comes a time when every parent finds themselves looking for an indoor activity that will provide the kids with an opportunity to burn off some energy. What if I could tell you that an indoor play area exists that must be one of the best in the city …
If you are heading to Tropical North Queensland and wondering what to do in Cairns with the kids to keep them occupied at a low cost, my top recommendation is to head to the Cairns Esplanade and discover Muddy’s Playground. Visiting Muddy’s Playground on the Cairns Esplanade Prior to our visit, I spotted Muddy’s Playground …
Swing, slip, soar, climb, dig, skip and jump your way to a few hours of fun by heading to one of the best kids playgrounds in Sydney. Across the city, local councils have been investing in the development of amazing playspaces that kids can enjoy any time of the day. To help you head beyond …
Over the last few years, it has become apparent that Sydney councils are investing in more Sydney playgrounds and play spaces for children and their families. Gigantic climbing frames and long slides have become fashionable and it’s also exciting to see these spaces becoming more inclusive. Oatley Park Adventure Playspace is the latest playground to …
Liverpool has a new playground and it certainly one of the most impressive in Sydney to date! The new Casula Parklands Adventure Playspace is Sydney’s newest playground, featuring five main areas and a range of activities to suit a full spectrum of ages and abilities. It spans over 15 hectares on the banks of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Suffering from a super dose of wanderlust, we woke up Saturday morning with a craving to get outdoors and walk. A few weeks ago I was told that a new family space had opened in Western Sydney and it was amazing. So we packed a little picnic, put the dog on a leash and headed to Bungarribee …
Our top tip for Amazement Farm and Fun Park in Wyong ; “Keep your left hand on the wall as you enter and don’t take it off. It will get you through the maze” When searching for mazes in NSW we came across the website for Amazement Farm and Fun Park in Wyong and suddenly we were on …
One of the downsides of growing up is that the playspaces that amused our children as toddlers and preschoolers start to wane. Spaces with more concrete for scooters or flat fields for ball games start to be sought, with the playgrounds of their younger years no longer truly functional for their size. I was hopeful that the National …