25 Things To Do in Lake Macquarie + Where To Stay
Lake Macquarie: Things To Do + Where To Stay Hello! So, you are thinking of travelling north of Sydney and wondering what to do in Lake Macquarie. Well, rest…
Weekend Getaways From Sydney
Glenbrook Park Playground, Lower Blue Mountains
Glenbrook Park with its splendid playground makes a great stop in the Blue Mountains when you’re driving with kids. Or even a fun day trip from Sydney. Glenbrook Park…
Whales and Dolphins Videos – Jervis Bay Cruises
Jervis Bay is a fantastic place to see dolphins all year round and whales when they are passing through between May and November. My children had been asking to see…
Tomaree Head Summit Walk: A Hot Hike at Port Stephens
Hiking Up Tomaree Head at Port Stephens Tomaree Head Summit Walk is not long, but it is certainly steep. The official difficulty rating is medium. The walk is only…
Crest Cafe at Birubi Beach: Great Food + Fab Views
Well there are HEAPS of great places to swim and eat at Port Stephens, but we enjoyed Birubi Beach the most. There’s a terrific cafe with the most…
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Our Family Review
That massive, tall, towering giraffe is … so huge…. and its head is coming down to my son’s side. That purple tongue is rolling around the carrot in his…
Port Stephens Dolphin Cruises: What You Need To Know
Dolphin Cruises at Port Stephens More than 400 dolphins make Port Stephens their home and they are spotted on most cruises. We had a wonderful trip out with Imagine…
Jellybean Pool at Glenbrook in the Lower Blue Mountains: Beaut Swimming + Beach
Jellybean Pool is a divine spot for a day trip from Sydney or when staying in the Blue Mountains. This is a such a family friendly place, having a good…
More Dangerous But Fun- Jumping off Moona Moona Creek Bridge
Moona Moona Creek Bridge is made for leaping off. The Council have a sign saying not to, that it’s dangerous, but lots of people still do, leaping with gay abandon…
Things To Do in Melbourne With Kids: The Best Kids Activities
Fun Kids Activities Melbourne – Intro Melbourne makes a marvellous short holiday destination for families. There are dozens and dozens of fun things to do with the family within…
25+ Fantastic Family Weekends Away From Sydney
Jeez, it really is so good to get away. And who doesn’t deserve a break? Flushes the cobwebs out, clears the mind. Here is a list of 25 of the…
Top 10 Things To Do in Kiama + Where To Stay
10 Things To Do in Kiama NSW If you are wondering what to do in Kiama, you’re in the right place! But first, a bit about Kiama itself. Kiama…
Things To Do in Yass and the Yass Valley + Where To Stay
Have you visited Yass and the Yass Valley? It’s a beautiful region around three hours’ drive from Sydney, or a 45-minute drive from Canberra. Check out the map at…
Jervis Bay Accommodation- Best Places To Stay
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…
Things To Do in Picton and Thirlmere NSW: Day Out or Weekend Away
Things To Do in Picton and Thirlmere NSW: Day Out or Weekend Away By Fiona Kirsch The time driving in a car with kids is crucial to the…
Family Fun at Jervis Bay – The Wreck Walk from Abraham’s Bosom, Currarong
This is a really easy 2.5km walk, very suitable for young children and even for parents with babies and toddlers in 4WD strollers. Obviously, there’s much discussion of pirates, shipwrecks,…
Fun Things To Do at NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resort
Our trip to South West Rocks last school holidays was a big success. The only issue? Too brief. I had LEAPT at the kind offer to stay at NRMA South…
Telegraph Creek Natural Trail at Jervis Bay
Telegraph Creek Natural Trail at Jervis Bay is a very easy and really gorgeous short bush walk that’s suitable for almost every family. It’s only 2.4km long and takes about…
Things To Do at Currarong and the Beecroft Peninsula, a fabulous family weekend away destination
Beecroft Peninsula is the spectacular northern headland of Jervis Bay. The Peninsula encompasses an area of about 5250 hectares just south of Currarong, a small coastal tourist village…
Newnes Campgound in Wolgan Valley, Blue Moutains
Have you visited the very spectacular Wolgan Valley in the Blue Mountains? We did last year to stay at the super opulent One and Only Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort. But…