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…
Weekend Getaways From Sydney
Here you will find loads of fabulous ideas for weekend getaways from Sydney. Read on to find all the details you need to plan your trip!
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
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…. and its head is coming…
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 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 is…
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 the…
Things To Do in Picton and Thirlmere NSW: Day Out or Weekend Away
Things To Do in Picton and Thirlmere By Fiona Kirsch The time driving in a car with kids is crucial to the success of a good day trip. We discovered…
Family Fun at Jervis Bay – The Wreck Walk from Abraham’s Bosom, Currarong
The Wreck Walk from Abraham’s Bosom in Currarong is a really easy 2.5km walk, very suitable for young children and even for parents with babies and toddlers in 4WD strollers….
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
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 that is about…
Gosford Classic Car Museum has closed
Very sorry to report that this lovely museum has now closed. What a pity!! Leaving this article here for posterity – sob. We were invited to visit…
Things To Do in Parramatta With Kids + Where To Eat
There are heaps of reasons to visit Parramatta, it’s got so much to see and do and it’s compact. So if you are a Sydneysider looking for an interesting –…
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley: A Family-Friendly Resort
The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is just an excellent family-friendly resort hotel. We can highly recommend it. It’s ideal for families, a great spot to visit from Sydney, or from…
Things To Do In Bowral and Berrima With Kids + Where To Stay
Bowral and Berrima Things To Do: Intro By Fiona Kirsch We have been to the Southern Highlands quite a few times. It is such a pretty place and there…
A Frosted High Tea and Luxurious Stay at The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Stand by, there’s a feast ahead… and it’s a Frozen one. So festive and fun. If you have children who adore the movie Frozen and are excited about this summer’s…
Port Stephens Holiday Parks: The Retreat, Our Family Review
Where to begin when looking at Port Stephens holiday parks? There are literally dozens in the Port Stephens area (click here for post about Things To Do at Port…