Royal New South Wales Lancer Barracks and Museum : Learning About the Light Horseman

Royal New South Wales Lancer Barracks and Museum : Learning About the Light Horseman

Parramatta is the oldest inland European settlement in Australia and was settled by by the British in 1788, the same year as Sydney. It has a very rich history starting with the Darug people who lived here long before the British arrived. Having taught in the Parramatta area for more than a decade, I was aware of many …

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Hidden in Plain Sight : 3 Decommissioned Military Sites to Explore With the Family

Hidden in Plain Sight : 3 Decommissioned Military Sites to Explore With the Family

Sydney has so much to offer for the family looking for a little adventure. From museums to parks, zoos to aquariums, beaches to the bush – we have it all. Many are unaware that scattered throughout the CBD and suburbs are numerous historic sites hidden in plain sight awaiting discovery. Our little family of four have …

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