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 the Gosford Classic…
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!
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…
A Luxurious Stay at The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
A Night of Luxury at the Sofitel Now I am a very deserving mother, really, I work very hard and am highly committed. And exhausted. One of my deep joys…
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 Stephens)!…
Family Fun at Jervis Bay – Moona Moona Creek, Huskisson
Families with young children listen up! Moona Moona Creek is where you need to be. Quick, grab your buckets and spades and dash to the car. Drive immediately to Moona…
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…
Seven Excellent Sydney Family Staycations
If the thought of a long drive puts you off enjoying a weekend away with the family, how about a Sydney staycation instead? There are so many distinct parts of…
Family Fun at Jervis Bay – The Husky Bakery + Cafe
This is one of my family’s favourite breakfast, brunch or lunch spots in the lovely little village of Huskisson. The Husky Bakery delights not just for its playground – hooray!-…
Road trip: Sydney to Canberra By Car With Kids
Is it only me or does everyone gnash their teeth when they read how long a journey should take… then compare it to how long it actually does take when…
Jervis Bay Beach Walks: The White Sands Walk
The White Sands Walk is the best known of the many beautiful walks around Jervis Bay. And quite rightly, it’s a beaut walk, through the bush and past four stunning…
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,…
Playing Golf in Orange: Where To Play and Where To Stay
We spend a lot of time in Orange and my beloved husband Paul is often found on the local courses. So I thought I’d ask him to share what he’s…
Top 10 Things To Do With Kids In Blayney NSW
Who’s got a visit planned to Blayney in the NSW Central West? This town is just beyond Bathurst and close to the beautiful historic towns of Carcoar and Millthorpe. Please…
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…
Whale Watching Weekends Away in NSW
Winter getaways are great for families as accommodation prices are low, yet there is still plenty to do and see. Here’s a post by Olivia Bourke about the best places…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…