The Spring School Holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Spring school holiday activities that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in amazing outdoor experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are happening in the Blue Mountains these school holidays!…
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) the Rhododendron Gardens Blackheath are a wonderful place to stroll…
2020 marks the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation to show their support for a more reconciled Australia. National Reconciliation Week 2020 ended on Wednesday but teaching our children about Indigenous culture is possible any week of the year –…
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…
Our Fabulous Gold Panning Experience We seem to have it all in the Blue Mountains – the lifestyle, community, wildlife, beautiful bushland – the list goes on! You may also already realise that we have the Central West right on our doorstep for fantastic weekends away with the whole family. In less than two hours…
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…
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 children. 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…