Whale Beach, Sydney

Whale Beach  I have a friend who swears that Whale Beach is her favourite beach in Sydney. I can see why. It’s one of those long long beaches with sand for days and long shoreline. It’s quieter than the other big beaches so it’s really a nice space to be on a hot summer day. […]

Two kids versus one … the reality of parenting 2 children

Two Kids – the reality of having baby number 2 Are two kids easier than one? In some ways the answer is a definite yes, two kids are easier than one. Especially as they get older.  However, it isn’t easier straight from day one and it definitely isn’t all the time. When you have two […]

Manly Lagoon Reserve Playground

Manly Lagoon Playground Manly Lagoon Playground is a completely fenced playground with separate playing areas for different ages. There is parking alongside it and a lovely view of the lagoon.   It’s a nice playground to visit after a day at the beach, a ride along the lagoon or as an isolated outing. We happened […]

The best things to do in Sydney for free

Manly to Shelly Beach – Sydney Coastal Walk with Kids

Walking Manly to Shelly Beach with Kids Manly to Shelly Beach is one of the world’s most magical walks, if the weather is playing ball. When the sun shines and the wind is in hiding this walk makes Sydney seem like the most beautiful place on earth.   This is the first Sydney Coastal Walk […]

The Tiger Exhibit at Taronga in Sydney.

Tiger exhibit at Taronga – The Tiger Trek

The Tiger Exhibit at Taronga – The Tiger Trek The Sumatran Tiger Exhibit at Taronga is world class. We visited last week and we’re just blown away. It’s far better than you can imagine given what Taronga’s other exhibits are like.    Both mom and kids were completely taken aback. Completely.    This post covers […]

Lionel Watts Playground in Frenchs Forest

Lionel Watts Playground   I love it when I find a great playground by accident and the Lionel Watts Playground was just that. In the middle of Frenchs Forest quite close to the Glen Street Library I found an awesome spot that seems to be a hidden gem.    Both times we have visited it […]

Sydney Wild Life Zoo – I’m not a fan

Sydney Wild Life in Darling Harbour, I’m not a fan   I’m not a fan of zoos, circuses with live animals or any form of animals in captivity or exploitation. There are exceptions though. We do visit places that have taken animals in for conservation purposes. Either to protect the species or protect a particular […]

the new Hallstrom Park and Cycleway in Willoughby

The New Hallstrom Park Playground in Willoughby

The New and Much Improved Hallstrom Park Playground and Cycleway, Willoughby Hallstrom Park in Willoughby is fantastic The New Hallstrom Park Playground has three draw cards, a playground, pram friendly walking areas and the bike path.   Since I wrote my first post on Hallstrom Park the playground has undergone a major renovation and it’s […]

Visiting The Grounds at Alexandria with Kids

The Grounds at Alexandria with Kids Doing the Grounds at Alexandria with Kids is completely possible and it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. I love heading out there and even make sure to pop in for a visit every time I go to the airport.    The Grounds in Alexandria is actually family friendly. It […]

Timezone Macquarie Park

Timezone Macquarie Park

TIMEZONE MACQUARIE PARK Timezone Macquarie Park is the best place to take little boys and little girls for an hour or two of insane fun. Where else can you bash things, throw things, kick things and get to choose a reward.   Timezone Macquarie has just opened so I would get there as soon as […]