The Blue Mountains are a special place to raise a family. We are blessed by beautiful nature, our strong community and an outstanding choice of local schools. Our Blue Mountains Private And Independent Schools Guide for 2022 aims to provide a central place for families to gain insight into the independent and private schools that…
Amazing Blue Mountains Lookouts are not in short supply. There are many, many incredible sights to savour on your Blue Mountains visit. This is your ultimate guide to lookouts in the Blue Mountains, including our exclusive Top 10 lookouts and Blue Mountains Mums’ award winning lookouts. Blue Mountains Lookouts If you are visiting the Blue…
Pick Your Own Fruit Blue Mountains & Beyond Guide ‘Pick your own fruit‘ farms are a popular family activity. We hope that you enjoy a wonderful family day out fruit picking in and around the beautiful Blue Mountains! Use the quick links below to skip straight to your favourite ‘pick your own fruit’ destinations in…
Many creative and active classes in the Blue Mountains will be ON this term! Some classes have moved temporarily online until restrictions are eased and others will begin later in the term when face-to-face classes may resume again. We recommend contacting individual businesses directly to find out how their classes will be operating, as NSW…
Here are 68 of the best things to do in the Blue Mountains. In our ultimate guide, you will discover activities for kids, places to eat and relax, the best bushwalks, beautiful sites, attractions and so much more! Get insight from a local for how to get the most out of your visit to the…
Glenbrook Tunnel, also known as Lapstone Hill Tunnel, is a historic single track 634-meter long s-shaped tunnel that operated from December 18, 1892 until September 25, 1913, as part of the Glenbrook Deviation on the main western train line. It currently sits locked and unused, but not for long! State funding provides a promising plan…
Our Blue Mountains Term 3 Classes Guide is ready and full of wonderful local classes! After a couple of weeks of uncertainty, these active and creative classes will help your child stay connected and learn something new this term. There are so many fun and educational activities on offer in the Blue Mountains for Term…
Blue Mountains Library Here’s how to access Blue Mountains Library services during closures: head to the Blue Mountains Library eLibrary via the website. You can access the free movie and documentary streaming service, download eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks and more. For Children At Blue Mountains Library The e-Library for Kids is wonderful. You get access…
Within the limits of the current NSW Health regulations, we have a few COVID safe ideas for the school holidays that you can do at home and locally to save your sanity and make your holidays fun and memorable. Click on the links below to access all of the content. With so many holidays cancelled,…
We have compiled a long list of ideas, links and fun activities for kids to help inspire you and your family during a long day at home. Whether you are in need of ideas for a rainy day, the school holidays, homeschooling, if you have to work from home or if you are simply having…
Your children will love this super simple, fun sensory activity! It is the quickest, easiest, most natural slime that you could make. What You Need To Make Your Natural Slime 1 tablespoon psyllium husk, 1 cup water, Optional: food colouring (just a tiny drop), Optional: scent it if you wish (peppermint essence is particularly nice),…
What’s On these Winter School Holidays in and around the Blue Mountains? We have an amazing bunch of local activities, programs, workshops and experiences to keep your kids and teens entertained the whole school holidays! Blue Mountains School Holidays: Winter 2021 Centennial Glen Stables, Kanimbla ValleyThe Joan, PenrithPenrith Regional GalleryZoom Therapy ServicesLMAP Mini Olympics Kids…
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…
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…