How’s the Serenity? Spring is the perfect time of year to visit The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens Blackheath! This is when the Rhododendrons are in their most vivid and spectacular beauty. On sunny days – and even when the weather is cold – the (COVID safe) Rhododendron Gardens Blackheath are a wonderful place to stroll with…
Four Local Mums have been busy creating bespoke handmade cloth face masks for our community. These masks are excellent quality, affordable and look so stylish! If you still need to buy your family face masks, have a look at these locally made ones. They are fun, practical and most importantly, comfortable to wear. Masks may…
There are so many talented local Mums in the Blue Mountains making and selling cloth face masks so we thought it might be helpful to have one central guide that compiles the details of everyone who is making and selling masks for us to purchase. Please add your details below if you would like people…
In Sweden, there is a famous saying that encourages folk to spend time outdoors, regardless of the weather: There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. In recent years, we have been inspired by the Scandinavian style of education and the value that they place on outdoor learning from a very young…
Sofala Gold Prospecting manufactures River Sluices and Rocker Boxes. These items are of the highest quality for you to enjoy whilst fossicking for the shine. They also now run classes to teach you the art of panning. Unfortunately, the following Gold Panning Tour is no longer available. Our Fabulous Gold Panning Experience We seem to…
Your kids will love Horseshoe Falls Hazelbrook! It is a short and pictureque walk that presents you and your family with gorgeous waterfalls amidst a Blue Mountains wonderland. There are four main waterfalls to explore along this track but you can choose to turn around after any of them, depending on the age and stamina…
Choosing a Blue Mountains School Whether you are new to the Blue Mountains and considering where you may like to live or looking to choose between a private or public school, it can feel a little overwhelming knowing where to start when choosing a Blue Mountains school for your child. Booking a school tour and…
This is an incredible Blue Mountains abseiling adventure that I will never forget… I have a fear of heights. I actually dread huge ferris wheels and viewing decks with glass floors and anything that gives me a bird’s eye view. At the same time, I have an adventurous spirit. A determined one. A spirit that…
The July School Holidays are near and it’s time to think about how we can occupy our children for the next couple of weeks! We have found some fantastic ideas and great deals for these Winter school holidays to create memories and make the most of local activities – from art workshops, football programs and…
Julia Reserve Youth Precinct: A brand new modern youth precinct is now open in Oran Park. Beautifully landscaped Julia Reserve Youth Precinct is definitely worth a visit for kids, tweens and teens who would like to experience new skateboard and scootering challenges. It is sure to be a very popular spot for youth and families…
The Blue Mountains of NSW are a sensational place for bushwalking with kids. Immersing ourselves in this exquisite backyard of tracks and natural beauty is also one of the best ways to restore our mental and physical wellbeing. Out of the hundreds of tracks to explore, we have selected a few of our favourite bushwalks…
Winter is a fantastic time of year to explore the beauty of Blue Mountains bushwalks with children. This hidden gem of a track is a sensational one for families to explore and soak up the amazing diversity of the Blue Mountains. Birdwood Gully/ Madolin Glen track is a medium grade 2.6km bushwalk in Springwood that…
In our new ‘Inspiring Local Mum’ feature we look forward to meeting everyday inspiring Mums throughout the Blue Mountains who are involved in their local community and have pearls of motherly wisdom for us all to learn from. No matter where we are on our parenting journey there is always something we can teach others…
When you are bushwalking in the Blue Mountains National Park, there are no guarantees of ‘child-proof’ tracks. You are out in nature and it is not a controlled environment (and that’s the beauty of it!). However, it is important to be prepared and know what to bring in case the unexpected happens. Here are our…
Energise and excite your children these Spring holidays with Fusion Football! Football, or soccer, is one of the best sports for children to improve concentration, develop positive self-esteem and learn fundamental movement skills that are transferable to most other sports. During these school holidays, Fusion Football Glenbrook is giving your children the opportunity to learn…