Peats Bite Restaurant On The Hawkesbury River
Today’s post comes from a relative newcomer to Sydney, English journalist Julie Cross. Julie writes about a gorgeous hideaway on the Hawkesbury. I have to admit that I hadn’t heard…
Weekend Getaways From Sydney
Supply Cafe in Huskisson – Great Coffee at Jervis Bay
Right, that’s it! Three people have now asked me where to find the best coffee at Jervis Bay… there’s nothing for it but to write a blog post.
Newcastle’s Best Playground- Speers Point, Lake Macquarie
Hooray! I took the twins to Speers Point playground and we had a fabby time! It really is a magnificent play space. It’s just huge with all sorts of great…
Going Down! The Scenic Cableway at Katoomba’s Scenic World
Hang onto your hats, and your tummies too! The Scenic Cableway at Scenic World is seriously steep, and although this is the last blog post in the Scenic World series, don’t think the…
The Scenic Walkway at Katoomba’s Scenic World – A Family-Friendly Walk In The Blue Mountains
On a sunny Sunday recently, the twin terrors and I headed up for a day trip to the beautiful Blue Mountains. As you can see above, they were dead keen…
The Scenic Skyway at Scenic World In The Blue Mountains
If you’re scared of heights, click off this page right now! But if you like standing on a glass-bottomed cable car, suspended 270 metres above some of the most beautiful…
The Scenic Railway, Katoomba in The Blue Mountains – A Must-See For Tourists, Sydney Locals.. And Us!
Yes, it really is the steepest railway in the world. And here are the photos to prove it! The Scenic Railway at Scenic World in Katoomba, up in the very…
Scenic World, Katoomba In The Blue Mountains – An Introduction
Hello there, here’s a post about a great day out from Sydney, or a must-see location when you’re on a family trip to the Blue Mountains. Scenic World is the…
Boobooks on Owen – Cute Little Bookshop in Huskisson, Jervis Bay
Well, life is looking up! I’ll be down at Jervis Bay when this post goes up, and, with a bit of luck, I’ll be re-doing a joyful little trip I…
Huskisson Pictures – Family Fun at Jervis Bay
All Sydney cinema going is banned in this household! This may seem a bit daft in these school holidays but the thing is, we’re heading south to Jervis Bay for…
AMBA NSW, The Carrington Hotel Katoomba, + Plans Going Awry
Well, the PLAN had been to write a good, long post about that grande old dame, the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba. I stayed there last Friday night, as a guest…
Murray’s Beach at Jervis Bay – And The Shark That Got Away
BIG4 Valley Vineyard Tourist Park in NSW’s Hunter Valley – Our Family Review
This post has moved as the holiday park has changed hands. Pop over to visit: Ingenia Holidays Hunter Valley See you there!
Huskisson Triathlon Festival – Ocean Swim Classic 1km
We’d booked ahead to avoid disappointment, and avoid it we did. Myself and Minnie The Minx and I whizzed down to Huskisson a couple of weeks ago for the 1km…
Beach House Weekends – One Gold Rule
Aargh, I’m such an idiot!! After a lovely weekend at Jervis Bay, Minnie the Minx and I drove back to Sydney last night… fuming! Which is when this golden rule…
Huskisson Carnival – Fun For Kids Every January
For my kids, the very best thing about spending time at Jervis Bay in the summer is the Huskisson Carnival. Run by Joylands, the Carnival is at the Showground for…
Huskisson Triathlon – Booking Ahead To Avoid Disappointment
‘Book ahead to avoid disappoinment’ was the mantra of a TV producer pal in Glasgow. She knew that time moves fast when you’re shooting and editing so our social plans…
Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens – 2012 Photos
Equally as spectacular in 2012 as they were in 2011! My twins insisted on going back to see the lovely Christmas Lights at Hunter Valley Gardens and I was very…
On The Road With A Jucy Campervan + The Kids
In search of a bit of pre-Christmas simplicity and to escape the maddening shopping crowds, we’re on a wee road trip. And I see I’m not alone in that search for…
Huskisson Jetty Playground – Jervis Bay Family Fun
Just a quick post to add to the last Huskisson playground post. There’s another little play area in a handy spot in Husky. No shade at all though so it…