Do you like taking the family to explore wild places, swimming in rivers and lakes or ocean swimming as you go? If you are an adventurous family you will love a visit to Clarence Dam, near Bell in the upper Blue Mountains. This large open stretch of water has huge rocks for leaping from, plus […]
Ah, cricket how we love you. Excuse me whilst I froth over with enthusiasm and exuberance. And even bossiness. You see, the sport of cricket has been so very beneficial to my three boys over the years. And I’m very grateful. So I’m here to tell you parents of little ones that cricket is the […]
Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise has a terrific water playground If you are searching for a fantastic kids resort on the Gold Coast, you have got to check out the Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise. This truly is a cracking family-friendly resort and it’s so close to all the other wonderful things to do up there in […]
Here’s a list of Sydney venues that are terrific for teenage birthday parties, some are a bit costly, but there are also some ideas which are cheap and cheerful too. Tip: always call the venue prior to booking to discuss with them your precise needs. It’s also good to ask about best times for parties […]
Do you ever feel you’d love to get away for a night or two but you can’t be bothered driving too far? You need to get out of the house, have a change of scene, feel a different breeze on your face. My preference would be a stay in a five star hotel in the […]
Road trips are exciting. They provide the right dose of adventure without going overseas. Australia is the perfect country for it. There are endless possibilities, from entry-level road trips to… Visiting Bendigo with kids is terrific, there are so many fun things to do in Bendigo plus great places to stay and to eat. Read […]
We love Wisemans Ferry. It is one of those no-brainer destinations. In less than one hour, you are in a country village that is surrounded by National Parks. There are beautiful water views of the Hawkesbury River and the sandstone escarpments of the area are an impressive sight. Wisemans Ferry and the beautiful Hawkesbury River […]
Have you visited Canberra with kids? No??!! It’s time to start planning a trip then! Our family has hugely enjoyed our visits to Canberra and we highly recommend your family going there too. Here you’ll find our list of the Best Things To Do in Canberra. PS The best family accommodation Canberra section was getting too […]
Getting accustomed to driving a vehicle takes patience and determination. But it can be extremely fulfilling once you get the hang of it. This is especially true in the state of Victoria, where there’s a diverse mix of countryside and coastal roads as well as urban highways that can serve as viable practice grounds for […]
Here’s a description of the lovely walk right around Centennial Park in Sydney’s East. This is an excellent walk for babies in strollers and for their parents too. It’s scenic and simple and has plenty of places to stop and sit down, plus cafes to relax in after your walk. Map showing where Centennial Park […]
Beaut Christmas decorations at Swish Homewares Do you want to get all your shopping done in one location but you dread battling your way through the crowds at a HUGE shopping centre? Well Northern Beaches and Northern Sydney families are in luck because the rejuvenated Warriewood Square shopping centre has had some key new openings. […]
Who’s got a visit planned to Blayney in the NSW Central West? This town is just beyond Bathurst and close to the beautiful historic towns of Carcoar and Millthorpe. Please welcome a couple of locals who are going to show us around. By Margaret Paton and Neo Paton, Margaret is a writer, read more at […]
Great DIY Harry Potter Wands for Young Witches and Wizards! Attention, magical families-in-the-making! Do you have a young wizard or witch at home whose eyes light up at the mere… As the holiday spirit sweeps across Australia, Telstra embraces the season’s magic with its heartwarming campaign, “Hello Christmas.” Building on the cherished tradition of connecting […]
Aaarrrr me hearties… no seriously, you need to get right into piratical mindset, this is a family cruise with a seriously fun theme. Many children were already dressed as pirates when we arrived at Campbell Cove, Circular Quay to step aboard our fine vessel, the Southern Swan. Actually, heaps of the parents were too. The […]
