Thursday 10 June 2021 was recently the best day to experience snow play in the upper Blue Mountains. Please note: When visiting the Blue Mountains to see snow, please keep in mind that locals still need to use the roads. Taking the train up is a good option, as roads become congested. Wear plenty of…
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 these long days at home. We hope that you find new and exciting things to do so that you might find ways to enjoy this extended time at home. Something Physical Online exercise…
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…
ANZAC Day Blue Mountains Events and Ideas – Sadly, Anzac Day in the Blue Mountains will not go ahead as we expect this year due to Anzac Day organisers deciding that State Government COVID-19 requirements were too restrictive for marches and services to proceed. However, there are a few special ways that we can pay…
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…
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 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…