15 Outdoor Activities in Sydney
Here’s a grab bag of ideas for when you feel the kids need to get out and about into the fresh air and you need a few ideas. Come on,…
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Five Unique Family-Friendly Places for Wild Swimming around Sydney
Hi Seana here, with my keen swimmer’s cap on. I’m very excited about this fab book. This would make a fantastic present for any Sydney family. I know I will…
The Best Kid-Friendly Cafes in Western Sydney
Please welcome guest poster Rebecca from the terrific blog Little Munch, my very favourite blog about eating out with kids in Sydney. Rebecca writes really detailed posts, with everything you…
100 Things To Do in Sydney With Kids
Sydney, Australia’s iconic harbour city, is a treasure trove of excitement and adventure for families seeking unforgettable experiences with their little ones. Our comprehensive guide, “100 Things to Do in…
Sydney itineraries – two, three or four days of family fun
Look for helpful Sydney family itineraries? Wave done all the planning for you. Happy exploring! By Mireia Garriga Seguranyes Sydney is a fantastic city to discover. It has all the…
Hunter Valley Things To Do: With Kids + Without
Things To Do In The Hunter Valley: With Kids + Without By Flick Frankish, mum of two (and another of the way) and owner of The Baby Vine, an online…
Sydney To Orange Road Trip With Kids: Where to stop, what to see
Our family has done the Sydney to Orange road trip regularly over many years and we have found some sweet places to stop. And I mean sweet as in sweeties,…
The Best Family Weekend Getaways in NSW
Jeez, it really is so good to have a weekend getaway from Sydney. Who doesn’t deserve a break? Flushes the cobwebs out, clears the mind. Here I’ve pulled together a list…
Weekends away from Sydney
Here’s an overview of the areas beyond Sydney which make for great family weekend away. The Blue Mountains The Central West: Bathurst and Orange The South Coast Jervis Bay Canberra…
Visit Sydney With Kids: Your Family Guide
Welcome to the Hello Sydney Kids guide to Sydney for families – a work in progress! Here you will find information about planning your trip and then enjoying your visit,…
The Gingerbread House Café, Katoomba
The Gingerbread House Cafe and Store in Katoomba is found in a converted church (stained glass windows still intact) with large toy soldiers guarding the doors. The cafe and store…
Cables Wake Park at Penrith
When we were first told about Cables Wake Park by a family friend we thought it was just another park… maybe a little bit fancy but still a park. We…
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…
Faulkland Crescent Reserve and Playgrounds, Kings Park
Faulkland Crescent Reserve Faulkland Crescent, Kings Park By Melanie Cross Faulkland Crescent Reserve is around 16 hectares in total, with two playground areas, picnic facilities, woodland areas and an off…
Sydney International Regatta Centre- With Kids
Here’s a post from Western Sydney mum, Ayesha Riaz. Along wih her son and daughter, Ayesha enjoys exploring where she lives, the area close to the Blue Mountains. Here she…
The Museum of Fire in Penrith
Who’s visited the Museum of Fire in Penrith? Or The Museum of Fire Engines, as my kidss used to call it. Ah, those were the days, when they all wanted…
The Very Best Places To Go Camping In and Around Sydney
When I told a friend of mine that I was going to put an article about great places for families to camp in and around Sydney, she just laughed. ‘Camping,’…
The Best Bushy, Natural Playgrounds in Sydney
We’re fortunate to live in a cul de sac in the bush. Garigal National Park is our backyard and some beautiful misty mornings, the trees completely take our breath away. Natural…
Road Trip: Sydney, Dubbo, Orange – Things To Do and Accommodation
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. Hope you find something useful….
Sydney Coastal Walks With Kids – Dee Why To Curl, Curl
Here’s a walk that’s gorgeous on a sunny Sydney day and fine for kids, so long as they are old enough to walk carefully. If yours are still bolters or…