Our Kids’ Classes Blue Mountains Term 2 Guide is full of fantastic opportunities for all ages and stages! Now that our children are settled into the new school year, it is time to think about enrolling them into creative and active classes for Term 2. In this second edition of our quarterly Term Guide, you…
There is so much to explore in the Blue Mountains this Easter long weekend! With the weather looking fine, particularly on Saturday and Sunday, you will find plenty of local outdoor family fun in and around the Blue Mountains – and please remember that daylight savings ends this weekend (3am Sunday) so wind your clocks…
The Blue Mountains Autumn School Holidays Activities Guide is here and there are so many fun opportunities for families to enjoy these Easter school holidays. From outdoor adventures, stargazing, horseriding, creative arts, football workshops and more! Enjoy the crisp Autumn weather and local activities in and around the Blue Mountains these Easter school holidays and…
The rare once or twice in a lifetime pink flannel flowers in the Blue Mountains is an exquisite insight into the miracle of renewal and hope after devastation. The Blue Mountains pink flannel flower exhibition will only be on for another couple of weeks so take the opportunity to view this rare spectacle before they…
It’s back to school this week and time to consider enrolling in Term 1 kids’ activities. We have a bunch of fantastic creative and active opportunities right here in the Blue Mountains to help our children develop skills for life. Our local kids’ Term 1 activity providers are COVID-safe, many offer free trial classes and…
School Holiday Activities Blue Mountains The Summer school holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Summer school holiday activities in the Blue Mountains that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in memorable experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are…
Are you looking for ways to keep your family cool this Summer? Where can you find water play fun in and around the Blue Mountains that is free or low cost? We have scoped out the best places in and around the Blue Mountains to take your family this Summer for water fun – and…
Pick Your Own Fruit Blue Mountains & Beyond Guide Please note that all information is correct at the time of writing and we aim to update this guide regularly. Please check with the orchard directly though to confirm opening times and available fruit. Many of our Blue Mountains Orchards have endured adversity from fire, pests,…
We are famous for our wonderful community Blue Mountains markets. They bring great fun and atmosphere to our weekends, whilst supporting local businesses and communities. This Summer, many markets are open, whilst some remain closed until further notice. Please check each market’s Facebook Page and website for updates. For the markets that are on, each…
Join our Blue Mountains Mums Local Facebook Group to connect with other local Blue Mountains Mums. Follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop and receive special offers. AFTER THE RECENT RAIN, MANY BUSHWALKS ARE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. PLEASE CHECK THE NATIONAL PARKS WEBSITE FOR ALL SAFETY ALERTS IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OR CONTACT THE NATIONAL PARKS…
Chocolate, Shoes, State of the Art Playgrounds – There Are So Many Reasons To Visit Marsden Park! If you take a trip to Marsden Park there is something for everyone! Yes, there is IKEA (where we go in for one thing and come out with 20!). There is so much more to discover. Visit the…
SAVE THE DATE! LET’S GET TOGETHER TO CLEAN UP THE BLUE MOUNTAINS! March 7 is Clean Up Australia Day. Wherever you live in the Blue Mountains, you can get involved to Clean Up the Blue Mountains by choosing your favourite bushwalk or local park to make it sparkle! All you need is a biodegradable bag,…
We had a wonderful time exploring the upper Blue Mountains with Blue Mountains Explorer Bus! Information including prices and timetable in this post was relevant for the SUMMER of 2020/2021 Boomerang Passes. For current pass information and timetable please visit the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus website. WHAT WE LOVED ABOUT BLUE MOUNTAINS EXPLORER BUS Affordable…
We have sought out a collection of the best parks and playgrounds with bike paths in the Blue Mountains. These spots allow children to ride and scoot safely without traffic. The Blue Mountains is a beautiful place to raise a family. Children have an incredible natural playground to venture out on foot and on bikes!…
Fill your home with the fresh smell of a real Christmas tree this year and at the same time support your local Blue Mountains Rural Fire Station, fruit shop or Lions Club! We have a bunch of local places to purchase your real Christmas tree in the Blue Mountains and some spots that are not…
Unfortunately, all RFS Santa Runs planned for this weekend have now been cancelled. This is sad news but understandable considering the current circumstances. We are thankful to the Rural Fire Service for all that they do for our community and look forward with hope and optimism to next year’s Santa Runs! We would like to…
Christmas in the Blue Mountains looks a little different this year but the joy of Christmas is still alive and well! There are COVID safe community carol and jazz events planned in the lead up to Christmas and Christmas Day community lunch events for those who would like to gather on the day. These upcoming…
Kids across the Blue Mountains have had their say on the location and designs of 11 children’s street libraries, which will soon be installed throughout the Blue Mountains from Blaxland to Blackheath. We asked kids (aged five to 12 years) to participate in the program using Kids Say – a new, dedicated space on Council’s…