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…
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…
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…
For more parks and playgrounds in the Blue Mountains, please visit our Entertainment & Activities section. There are some amazing parks and playgrounds in the Blue Mountains, making it an ideal place to raise a family. Not only can we enjoy all of the beautiful bushwalks but we have our pick from over 50 parks…