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,…
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…
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 bikes! Where…
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…
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…
Many families are starting to think about new and creative alternatives to Halloween. They are starting to turn Halloween on its head and make it a day to be creative, connect with friends and neighbours and contribute to the community in a meaningful way. We have developed 10 fun family alternatives to Halloween if you…
I grew up in the suburbs of Sydney and ever since BridgeClimb Sydney was born in 1998, I had my sights set on climbing the iconic coathanger. Sydney Harbour Bridge stands 134 metres above the sparkling Sydney Harbour, overseeing the whole city, and beyond! The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the epitome of Sydney’s skyline, the…
School can be exhausting for children, often resulting in meltdowns and big emotions. After using all of their energy to listen to the teacher, follow rules, manage social expectations and friendships, it’s no wonder kids bubble over at the end of the school day. This collection of 60 calm down activities for kids is our…
BridgeClimb Sydney is inviting the ‘Class of 2020’ school leavers and graduates alike to get amongst a celebration Climb experience including being the first-ever climbers to design their own BridgeClimb suits. Grad Climb groups of up to 14 will be given an exclusive first-time opportunity to create their own ‘custom climb suit’*. The group of…
2020 marks the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation to show their support for a more reconciled Australia. Teaching our children about Indigenous culture is possible any week of the year though – and the Blue Mountains have just the…
Reading 1,000 books with a child prior to beginning school is said to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and a love of reading. So whether you are searching for gift ideas for your own baby, a baby shower or other celebration, our list of favourite books for babies and toddlers will provide a…
The first time expectant parents walk into a baby store to choose a child restraint, they are often overwhelmed and confused with the sheer number of restraints on the market. However, it doesn’t have to be complicated to make the right decision. Local Dad and Blue Mountain’s most trusted child restraint installer, Luke Begg, answers…
The Spring School Holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Spring school holiday activities that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in amazing outdoor experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are happening in the Blue Mountains these school holidays!…