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…
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…
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…
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…
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 celebrate things they’re thankful for, connect with their friends and neighbours and contribute to the community in a meaningful way. We have developed 10 fun family alternatives…
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…
Wake up with the Wildlife at Featherdale Sydney! In partnership with Blacktown City Council, Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, home to the largest collection of Australian animals in the world, is excited to announce the return of their Australia Day event in 2021, Wake Up With The Wildlife. TICKETS ON SALE FROM WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY 2021…
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,…