The Greens North Sydney is a large and spacious cafe/restaurant and it is very family-friendly. There are many different areas inside and outside too. This venue used to be known lovingly as North Sydney Bowlo, and indeed the bowling greens are still there and in use. And, yes, you can join as a member and bowl […]
Built in 1858 and perfectly positioned on top of Observatory Hill overlooking the harbour, Sydney Observatory is the oldest observatory in Australia. Its iconic sandstone building is one of the most significant listed heritage sites in New South Wales. Today the Observatory is also a museum as well as a public observatory. It contains an […]
Where are you taking the kids for a walk this weekend? Have you tried any of the family-friendly walks around Sydney Harbour? If not then this is the weekend to pack up the kids and try a Harbour walk! Ever since I’ve had kids, walks in nature have been both a pleasure and a sanity saver. […]
So you’re planning a few days in Darwin as part of a Northern Territory adventure – why not!? Darwin is the gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks and has much of interest in its own right too. Let’s get started with finding the best family accommodation Darwin has to offer. NB Darwin with kids […]
Becoming a new parent is one of life’s most exciting and joyful experiences. However, it is no secret that this new season of life also comes with its fair share of challenges and uncertainties. As you embark on this remarkable journey of raising a child, understanding the importance of play stages can be immensely beneficial […]
If you are planning a visit to the beautiful NSW Central West city of Orange with kids, you’ll be needing somewhere to stay. Here’s the best of the Orange family accommodation we can recommend. We have stayed in Orange many many times and tried out most of these places ourselves. There really is something for […]
Albury and Wodonga (locally referred to as “Albury Wodonga” or “AlburyWodonga”) is a terrific place to visit, whether you are planning a quick stopover on the way to Melbourne or a weekend away. Also, it is the first recommended stop of our Sydney to Adelaide road trip guide. Surprisingly, these two twin cities have a […]
For our family, an expedition to Palm Beach is a special treat. It feels like a holiday hot spot that’s a million miles away from home, but in fact it’s only 30 minutes up the road. When my sister was over from Scotland earlier this year, she and I took a trip up there, just […]
Now if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that it’s all about getting out into the fresh air and having a laugh with the kids. Making a playground in the bush is easy when you’ve got a few bits of pieces On this site, there are many family fun ideas covering beaches, […]
Botany Aquatic Centre is a firm family favourite. The sad thing is that the gigantic water slides are no longer there, although we believe there are plans for renovations and, hopefully, new water slides. Address: Cnr Myrtle and Jasmine Streets, Botany 2019 Phone: 02 9316 6218 Botany Aquatic Centre Facebook page here Open: Daily 6am–7pm […]
How handy is this? Here’s Forestway Fresh, a huge fresh food store, with a cafe on site which has its own playground right beside the seating area. Forestway Fresh is a family-run food business, long-established and much appreciated by Belrose and Terrey Hills locals. Coffee! With a view over the playground The Polistina family has […]
What a lovely spot on the Northern Beaches. If you love the trifecta of playground, beach and cafe, bookmark this spot. Apex Park Playground is just across the road from the beach and surf club, and a lovely cafe called The Bronze Kiosk. The only drawback of this playground is that it isn’t fully fenced. […]
Ah, the lure of the open road, I used to love long drives to unknown places, miles and miles and miles of tarmac slipping below the wheels. And so it was for this delightful road trip, the back road driving from Sydney to the Upper Hunter Valley via Bucketty and Wollombi. I’d have done the […]
Merewether Baths and Beach, Newcastle. Image: Destination NSW Check out all the best things to do in Newcastle NSW when you visit with the family on this post by Sydney mother of two, Fiona Kirsch. Amazing views from Fort Scratchley, one of the top ten things to do in Newcastle We recently took the kids […]
