JUST IN – To give families with young children and babies an extra incentive to start going to playgroup, Playgroup NSW are offering FREE five year Playgroup NSW membership to all families with children up to five years.
“I felt so excited and happy seeing Beep. I loved how Beep was a real life show that showed us how to make solutions to problems. It was fun when we had to flap our arms to make wind for the propeller to work!” Joy, 8 years Do you remember the first time you saw…
The NSW Autumn School Holidays are coming up in just a few weeks! (Monday 11 April – Friday 22 April 2022). The Blue Mountains Autumn School Holidays Activities Guide 2022 is full of fun opportunities for kids and families to enjoy these Easter school holidays. From outdoor adventures, creative arts workshops, football workshops, and more!…
Meeting a dinosaur is an experience that many of us might only imagine, but at Dinosaur Valley Scenic World, make your dream a reality as you explore the ancient prehistoric rainforest of the Jamison Valley. On your journey through Dinosaur Valley, you will spot dozens of dinosaurs. Observe protective dinosaurs nestled with their eggs amongst…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…