What to do when you need a week’s holiday far from everything, but you just can’t get away for that long? What to do when you’ve got enough cash to pay… Here’s a little grabbag of info from our recent road trip out to Dubbo. Some reviews of our accommodation and thoughts on the trip itself. […]
Photos the teenagers took when jet skiing- lucky ducks We went with Foaming Fury, see their website here. ‘Welcome to my office,’ said Mikey, our main guide for the morning. You know in life there are guides and guides and some are keen and fresh and enthusiastic, and others a bit jaded. Well, Mikey was […]
Clifton Gardens is probably our family’s favourite Harbour beach… right up there with Balmoral Beach for us. The kids’ primary school Picnic Day has always been held at Clifton Gardens too, and it’s been a school holidays regular haunt. Clifton gardens; playing at the netted beach area Clifton Gardens Reserve has the lovely playground, plus a kiosk, […]
All of my wild children love a speedy water slide. And in fact, I don’t mind one myself. No need to look too far for Sydney water slides, there are many and they range from the expensive water parks like Wet ‘n’ Wild and Jamberoo to the more affordable options like Aquatopia and the terrific […]
Have you heard about Shine Shed? Shine Shed is a large new indoor play centre which is build for children and adults with special needs and for their families and friends too. Shine Shed opened in late October 2018, the centre took five months to build and most of the equipment was made and […]
Creating safe, functional, and welcoming environments is a top priority for any facility that supports vulnerable individuals. It is particularly important for mental health… Life as a parent is busy enough without the added stress of having to prepare dinner every night for a hangry household. Between being… In a society where supermarket shelves are […]
The entrance to Leuralla – all aboard! Have you been for a family visit to Leuralla, the Toy and Railway Museum in Leura in the Blue Mountains? This is a place to truly step back in time, where the adults may well have more fun than the children. Did you know that Leuralla is home […]
Parramatta Park has two terrific playgrounds, Domain Creek and Paperbark Playground at Pavilion Flat. Read all about them here and find the details you need to plan a family trip… This is a short but very engaging walk alongside the Parramatta River, using the pathways that run along both sides of the river between Lennox […]
Scenic World has been the Blue Mountain’s premier tourist attraction since it opened in 1944. This family-owned business has been going strong for over 75 years. With the steepest railway in… Visiting the Blue Mountains with kids is a very simple expedition for Sydney families. There are so many fun things to do with kids in […]
Surf board and paddle bench, love it Don’t you just love that park bench? How beachy is that? But it’s just a teaser for the many joys of Shelley Park playground in Cronulla. In the winter it’s well worth a visit just for the playground, in summer there’s the lovely beach, the rock pool and […]
Staying at Q Station Manly is like a history lesson – with amazing views Q Station Manly, history and magnificent scenery combined Hello, hello and welcome to Q Station in Manly. We are about to set off on a tour of this marvellous historic site. Now, have you got a cup of tea? I’ve got mine […]
Central Gardens Nature Reserve is often better known simply as Central Gardens Merrylands, and is a much-loved local area of natural beauty. Emus at Central Gardens Nature Reserve; the kids’ favourite Central Gardens is one of the best of Sydney’s free entry wildlife parks. Seeing the animal enclosures at the Gardens is a highlight […]
Isn’t this the kind of sign you just love to see. ‘Kids playground at rear’ has a certain ring to it. Cafe Piemonte Terrey Hills is just a great spot for families and mothers groups, or just for you and the kids too. The setting is so pretty, there’s the PLAYGROUND, and you can eat […]
Parramatta Park has two terrific playgrounds, Domain Creek and Paperbark Playground at Pavilion Flat. Read all about them here and find the details you need to plan a family trip that works. The amazing slide at Domain Creek playground. Don’t you think it looks like a giant mosquito? Have you been for a visit to […]
