Canberra: Our Family Guide
We love visits to Canberra, and the top rating post on this blog is actually our overview of the top 15 things to do in Canberra with kids. Here’s…
Weekend Getaways From Sydney
Mushroom Hunting in Oberon NSW: A How-To Guide
Have you taken the family foraging at all? We had our first taste of it (haha!) hunting mushrooms near Oberon, just over the Blue Mountains. Here’s our story of a…
Meeting A Blacksmith at Wentworth Main Mine, Lucknow
We had a really lovely time visiting Wentworth Main Mine last weekend. I WILL sort out the photos and write a prper post about it. But meanwhile, here’s a wee…
The Gingerbread House Café, Katoomba
The Gingerbread House in Katoomba is a café and store in a converted church (stained glass windows still intact) with large toy soldiers guarding the doors and a really welcoming,…
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…
Moving To Orange – Our Tree Change Sabbatical
Hello from the Central West city of Orange, four hours due west of Sydney but a world away in terms of traffic and stress. Birthplace of Banjo Paterson, foodie…
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…
Visiting Jenolan Caves With Kids
Sydney surroundings are unbeatable. I am still amazed that such a metropolis has one of the most beautiful natural wonders of Australia around the corner, the Blue Mountains. And, yes!…
The Everglades Gardens in Leura
Everglades Gardens, Leura by Ayesha Riaz When I was a little girl I read a book called The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The one that I had…
Pearl Beach On The Central Coast: Day Trip or Weekend Away
A Pearl Beach Family Day Trip or Weekend Away By Mireia Garriga Seguranyes Pearl Beach is probably one of the places that resemble more the coast where I come from,…
Things To Do and Where To Eat in Windsor and Surrounds
Here’s a lovely post from Hello Sydney Kids contributor Rebecca O’Farrell who writes the terrific blog about eating out in Sydney with kids, Little Munch. There’s nothing like a Sunday…
A Morning in Millthorpe, NSW
Oh, it’s great to be young and in love! Well, all right, I am 52 years old and just starting to fall in love, but still, I’m giddy on this…
Things To Do at South West Rocks With Kids
South West Rocks, is it a real place on the coast of New South Wales, or a mental space of peace and calm and endless holidays? Our family only spent…
The Best Cafes in Orange – With Wifi
Just four hours away from Sydney, Orange is a bit of a food and wine lovers’ paradise. And for those who love cafe culture, Orange has it by the mugful….
Jervis Bay Beach House For Families – Complete At Last!
I’m keeping these photos up here to remind me of our lovely Jervis Bay beach house which we sold in 2017. It just became a luxury we could no longer…
A Beach House Restyle – Help!!
We have this fab wee beach house down at Jervis Bay. It’s right on the walkway that runs along Collingwood Beach. Just a hop, skip and a jump down to…
The Novotel Wollongong Northbeach – Our Family Review
When you’re searching for kid-friendly accommodation, it’s a given that the Novotel brand is worth checking out. Each Novotel hotel or resort aims to provide families with a comfortable and…
A Not-So-Successful Snorkelling Trip At Jervis Bay
Ah, you can never recreate an experience. We’ve just tried and failed – boo hoo. Last year our family had the most excellent snorkelling trip at Jervis Bay, with the…
Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular Giveaway!
Myself and the kids have enjoyed several visits to the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular – they really are spectacular! Hunter Valley Gardens is kindly offering blog readers the…
Nowra Aquatic Centre – Family Fun at Jervis Bay
Nowra Aquatic Park is having a makeover, and you’ll be thrilled with the upgrades if you visit. This pool and slides is a great spot to visit with the family when…