Weekend Getaways From Sydney: Check These Great Ideas

Well there are HEAPS of great places to swim and eat at Port Stephens, but we enjoyed Birubi Beach the most. And one of the reasons for that was lovely…

We so enjoyed our luxurious stay at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, here’s why! That massive, tall, towering giraffe is … so huge…. and its head is coming…

Dolphin Cruises at Port Stephens More than 400 dolphins make Port Stephens their home and they are spotted on most cruises. We had a wonderful trip out with Imagine…

Jellybean Pool is a divine spot for a day trip from Sydney or when staying in the Blue Mountains. This is a such a family friendly place, having a good…

Fun Kids Activities Melbourne – Intro Melbourne makes a marvellous short holiday destination for families. There are dozens and dozens of fun things to do with the family within the…

10 Things To Do in Kiama NSW If you are wondering what to do in Kiama, you’re in the right place! But first, a bit about Kiama itself. Kiama is…

Have you visited Yass and the Yass Valley? It’s a beautiful region around three hours’ drive from Sydney, or a 45-minute drive from Canberra. Check out the map at the…

Things To Do in Picton and Thirlmere By Fiona Kirsch The time driving in a car with kids is crucial to the success of a good day trip. We discovered…

The Wreck Walk from Abraham’s Bosom in Currarong is a really easy 2.5km walk, very suitable for young children and even for parents with babies and toddlers in 4WD strollers….
Our trip to South West Rocks last school holidays was a big success. The only issue? Too brief. I had LEAPT at the kind offer to stay at NRMA South…
Telegraph Creek Natural Trail at Jervis Bay is a very easy and really gorgeous short bush walk that’s suitable for almost every family. It’s only 2.4km long and takes about…
Beecroft Peninsula is the spectacular northern headland of Jervis Bay. The Peninsula encompasses an area of about 5250 hectares just south of Currarong, a small coastal tourist village that is about…
Very sorry to report that this lovely museum has now closed. What a pity!! Leaving this article here for posterity – sob. We were invited to visit the Gosford Classic…
There are heaps of reasons to visit Parramatta, it’s got so much to see and do and it’s compact. So if you are a Sydneysider looking for an interesting –…
The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is just an excellent family-friendly resort hotel. We can highly recommend it. It’s ideal for families, a great spot to visit from Sydney, or from…
A Night of Luxury at the Sofitel Now I am a very deserving mother, really, I work very hard and am highly committed. And exhausted. One of my deep joys…
Where to begin when looking at Port Stephens holiday parks? There are literally dozens in the Port Stephens area (click here for post about Things To Do at Port Stephens)!…
Families with young children listen up! Moona Moona Creek is where you need to be. Quick, grab your buckets and spades and dash to the car. Drive immediately to Moona…
Things To Do In The Hunter Valley: With Kids + Without By Flick Frankish, mum of two (and another of the way) and owner of The Baby Vine, an online…
If the thought of a long drive puts you off enjoying a weekend away with the family, how about a Sydney staycation instead? There are so many distinct parts of…










