Please welcome today writer Kim Cotton who has visited Symbio Wildlife Park over many years and you’ll see a lovely photo of three generations of her family. A green tree python By Kim Cotton / Spirited Mama If you’re looking for a knockout day trip with the kids and friends, or a birthday party venue, go […]
Are you keen to discover a very singular place for a day trip, not too far away from Sydney? Or, are you looking for a very unique weekend or even week away? Then, look no further than Dangar Island. This exotic island is only one hour away from Sydney on the Hawkesbury River. From the […]
If you’re looking for a really kid-friendly North Shore cafe or restaurant for a breakfast, lunch or dinner with the kids, here’s the list you need. These North Shore Cafes and restaurants are not only family-friendly, they’re also a bit special, in great locations and with excellent grub. Note this list for when you are […]
Oh dear, this playground is no longer looking the way it does in these photos and cannot be recommended as a safe place to play… a reader has let me… Putney Park and its splendid playgrounds make a great day out for Sydney kids. You might hear this place described at Putney Water Park, because […]
Oatley Park Oatley Park is a really lovely reserve and makes a wonderful family day out all year round. The Nature-based Inclusive Adventure Playground makes it an even more attractive… Berry Island was one of our favourite places to play and explore when our family lived down in North Sydney. The playground and the delightful […]
Mosman Council outdid itself when it upgraded the playground at Clifton Gardens Reserve. This is a glorious hideaway on the north shore, and even better, you can usually get a coffee and something to eat at the cafe at the eastern end. Hello spring and come quickly summer, we’ll be heading down to Clifton Gardens […]
In Como Pleasure Grounds you can easily spend the whole day because you –literally- have everything in one fantastic location. View from the knoll of Como Pleasure Grounds. Como Pleasure Grounds were established in 1895 to celebrate the extension of the rail line from Hurstville to Sutherland Shire. Named “Como Pleasure Grounds” by a local, […]
Located off McLean Crescent, Mosman 2088 by Michal Johnson of All Things Mom Sydney Chinaman’s Beach has to be one of my favourite beaches in Sydney for kids. It is most definitely my favourite beach in Mosman, it is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for little kids learning to swim. This beach is another one of […]
So off we ventured, south across the Rio Grande, well OK, across the Harbour Bridge to visit Clovelly Beach and its beautiful pools! I do love an expedition to the… Taking babies to the beach has been a very mixed experience in our family. How about for you? Sometimes the babes would have a lovely […]
Holroyd Gardens is a top spot for lovers of playgrounds, a fab Merrylands park which is especially suitable for older children and teenagers. Big spiders webs and climbing towers at Holroyd Gardens These slides do get very hot on sunny days! Known universally as Holroyd Gardens, this Merrylands park is officially called Holroyd Gardens Nature […]
Parramatta Park is a popular destination for families, with its lush grounds, historic buildings, easy walking paths and fabulous playgrounds. But a visit is not complete without stopping off at a Parramatta Park cafe. There are two cafes – the Grounds Keeper Cafe and the Gatehouse Tea Rooms. Very close to the Pavilion Flat playground […]
The Hard Rock Cafe is currently closed. Check on the Facebook page here to see if it has re-opened. The Hard Rock Cafe Sydney makes a top spot to celebrate… If you’ve got a kid’s birthday coming up, how about celebrating at Pancakes On The Rocks Darling Harbour? My kids have adored taking a couple […]
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…. […]
So, I’ve been banging on for years abouy how much we love Jervis Bay, and the 25 Things To Do With Kids at Jervis Bay post gets lots of people reading every day. But what about finding a place to stay? Well, there is heaps of terrific Jervis Bay family accommodation available and we have stayed […]
