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…
Weekend Getaways From Sydney
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…
Jervis Bay Family Fun – White Sands Park Playground, Huskisson
This playground must be a contender in the playspaces with the best waterviews stakes. The vistas over Jervis Bay are glorious. And the equipment is pretty good too. Coffee and…
Holiday Snaps – Moona Moona Creek, Jervis Bay
Oh, I just love Moona Moona Creek! If you have very young children and you’re looking for a big and very safe watery playground on the South Coast of NSW,…
Family Fun at Jervis Bay – The Bay and Basin Pool
So what do you do at Jervis Bay on a rainy day? Yes, I know, it’s a horrifying prospect, but we cannot tell a lie. The weather is bad occasionally…
Hyams Beach Store + Cafe: Jervis Bay’s Best Cafes
Shhh…. don’t tell everyone about this cafe…. just the people you love best. This is one of my very favourite fave cafes at Jervis Bay. It’s the Hyams Beach Store…
Whales and Dolphins Videos- Jervis Bay
My children have been asking to see the little bit of video we shot of the dolphins who came to say g’day when we were on our fast boat trip around…
More Dangerous But Fun- Jumping off Moona Moona Creek Bridge
So this summer we’ve all been at it, leaping with gay abandon off this bridge into the creek below. Is anything more fun in this entire universe? Bridge jumping is…
Jervis Bay Family Fun- Boat Trip Around the Bay
As a briny old seadog from way back, I’m always over the moon to be out at sea. The Intn’l Man of Mystery, however, gets shockingly seasick. So the day…
An Irish Breakfast- at Harrigans Pub in The Hunter Valley
We do love a buffet breakfast. And the twins were over the moon to try an Irish breakfast when we stayed at Harrigans Irish Pub in the Hunter Valley. Me…
The Twins Review – Harrigans Irish Pub + Acomodation
Oh happy days! I do just love getting away from home. Love leaving and then adore getting back. As a single young slapper I zoomed all over the place, most…
Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular Video
Now lets get this straight, I’m not saying the video is spectacular…. I mean, it’s ok, but it’s the Christmas Lights that are spectacular. Here’s a wee peek at what we saw…
The British Lolly Shop at the Hunter Valley Gardens – Yum!
Here’s a visual feast for anyone who grew up in the UK. In Scotland we called them ‘sweetie shops,’ and our grannies bought sweeties from them for us. My granny always…
Weekends Away – Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular
The twins and I went to check out the first night of this year’s Christmas Lights Spectacular at the Hunter Valley Gardens last week— and yes, it really is spectacular!…
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 –…
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,…
Jervis Bay Family Fun – Five Kid-Friendly Favourites
This post has been updated to Our Favourite Things To Do In Jervis Bay With Kids, click here… there are 21 things there… and counting!! Here are the fave five…
Jervis Bay Family Fun- Telegraph Creek Natural Trail
Here’s a very easy and really gorgeous short bushwalk that’s suitable for almost every family. It’s only 2.4km long and takes about an hour when you’re going at childs’ pace….