NSW Hospital Emergency Waiting Times Checker
Oh, I wish I’d known about this NSW Health Emergency Department waiting times webpage on the day my daughter cut her hand! We had just moved house and were unpacking…
South Head Heritage Trail and Camp Cove Excursion
The combination of the South Head Heritage Trail and Camp Cove beach makes a terrific family day out. It is accessible by public transport so ideal for visitors to Sydney…
Vikings Sports Club at Dundas: Food + Fun for Families
The Viking Sports Club at Dundas is a good spot for a family meal when you have little kids with you. Soft play for the kids right beside the bistro…
Where To Hire Baby Equipment in Sydney
A reader recently asked me for helping finding baby equipment to rent whilst on holiday in Sydney. This took me back 19 years to a visit to Sydney from Pakistan…
Sydney’s Best Cafes for Kids – Flying Fox Cafe
The Flying Fox Cafe is such a lovely spot. It’s been designed to be family-friendly and succeeds very well. The cafe is slap bang alongside a very large, fully-fenced playground, with…
Huntley Berry Farm near Orange: Family Fruit Picking and Animals
Sweet, juicy, succulent and eaten straight from the bush, berries are a scrumptious summer treat. If you’re visiting Orange with the family anytime between November and April, then do check…
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel Review – Family-Friendly Accomodation in Sydney
Might you be in need of a family-friendly hotel with amazing views over Sydney Harbour? Of course you are! Well, let me show you around the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel….
10 Free Things To Do in Northern Sydney
Are you looking for free things to do with your kids in Northern Sydney? Look no further! Northern Sydney is a great destination for families looking for fun and affordable…
Terrigal on The Central Coast: Things To Do And Where To Stay
Terrigal? Yes! It is not only a small seaside village with a stunning 4km beach, a great place for a weekend away, but also it is a fabulous destination for…
Cremorne Point Walk – Stroller Walks In Sydney
If you’re looking for a very, very beautiful walk, look no further. This one has the best Harbour views, a lovely sea pool and even a playground. Quick, grab the…
At What Age Should Kids Get Their First Phone?
What’s the right age for kids to have their very first phone? What’s your opinion? Have you got any experiences to share? This is a current dilemma for this family…
A Kids Trip To Parramatta By Rivercat
Parramatta has so many things to do, great playgrounds, cafes and restaurants, walks and shops too. If you don’t live close by, taking the Rivercat to Parramatta is fun and…
Snorkelling at Shelly Beach Manly – With and Without Kids
How lovely is Shelly Beach in Manly? There’s a whole post written about Shelly Beach with all the info you need to plan a visit here. Today I’m going to…
Ruddock Park + Pirate Playground in Westleigh, Sydney
Set sail on the high seas at Ruddock Park, Westleigh! Here’s a playground that will have your kids being pirates and buccaneers, it’s wonderful that modern playground help kids play…
The Greystanes Hotel – Sydney Hotels With Playgrounds
Eating while the kids play is always a dinner winner for families. The Greystanes Hotels has extensive playground equipment for big and little kids – excellent. The Greystanes Hotel 701…
Sydney Park Cycling Centre + Cycling Courses
This cycle centre has been closed down – and a skate park built – shame!! Find information on the new skate park here. I am leaving this here for posterity……
Five Ways To Cut Your Family’s Electricity Bill
Five Ways To Cut Your Family’s Electricity Bill Brought to you by Nuffnang and Mojo Power We’ve just had the cheapest electricity bill since we became a family of six…
Cumberland State Forest: Sydney Walks With Kids
Covering 40 hectares of native forest, Cumberland State Forest is Australia’s only metropolitan State Forest and is right in the middle of the Hills District. It is amazing how peaceful…
Warriewood Valley Playground aka Rocket Park – Sydney’s Best Playgrounds
Warriewood Valley Playground (usually known as Rocket Park) is fabulous playground on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The setting is peaceful, there is space to play and some excellent equipment…
The Everglades Gardens in Leura
Everglades Gardens, Leura When I was a little girl I read a book called The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The one that I had was plain, with no…