Category: NSW With Kids
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10 Fun Things To Do in Batemans Bay With Kids
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Ah, Batemans Bay. Kissed by sunshine and sea breeze, tempting with turquoise waters and curious wildlife. It’s one of our favorite family destinations on the NSW Coast, only four hours’ drive from Sydney or two and a bit from Canberra. Then again, I’ll confess: it’s hard to find a single spot on this coast that…
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Best Family‑Friendly Adventures In The Kangaroo Valley (Weekend Guide)
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A weekend getaway to Kangaroo Valley was one of the first trips we took after moving to Sydney. Then it became a tradition, and we’ve returned every year since. As the road winds between cliffs and dairy pastures, with mist still curling over the hills, I sometimes imagine I’m driving through the English countryside. Then…
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Nature‑Inspired Christmas Gifts For Kids In Australia
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Moving from Hungary to Australia, I still find it hard to summon any proper Christmas spirit while the air smells of sunscreen and it’s undoubtedly summer. That’s why the preparations matter, and I force myself to dive in every year. One thing I’ve never embraced, no matter the hemisphere, is plastic junk disguised as toys.…
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My Favorite Aussie Nature Books For Preschoolers
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Or how a Hungarian mum (that’s me) and her tiny explorer started decoding the bush one bedtime story at a time. When we first arrived in Sydney, the birds outside our window creaked and cackled like rusty hinges — and we found them hilarious. We wanted to know their names, and how many different varieties…
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Cockatoo Island With Kids: Unlocking History, Tunnels & Harbour Views!
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Cockatoo Island. In Sydney Harbour. When I first heard about it, I immediately pictured a tropical sand island with swaying palm trees and azure waters, maybe dolphins jumping out of the water. Well, those are a bit further north, along the coast of Queensland, though dolphins can sometimes be spotted in Sydney Harbour, too, along…
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Parramatta Ferry With Kids: Playgrounds, Parks & Scenic Views
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If there’s one Sydney adventure my son and I keep coming back to, it’s the ferry trip up the Parramatta River. Forget just getting from A to B; this journey is an experience in itself! Think of a long, scenic boat ride that unfolds like a story, revealing cool parks, awesome playgrounds, tempting cafes, and…
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25+ Best Kid-Friendly Beaches In New South Wales
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We moved to Sydney with a 3.5-year-old just as summer was beginning. Fast forward two years, and this is our third summer in New South Wales—mostly in Sydney, but also driving and camping along the NSW coastline—happily pretending to be Aussies who have been doing this all their lives. The highlight? Of course, the beaches!…
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Which Are The Most Sheltered Bays On The Northern Beaches?
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Sydney has a seemingly endless number of beaches, but that doesn’t mean you can swim anywhere. The biggest danger is not a shark attack (which is rare) or a jellyfish sting (which is not deadly in this part of Australia, only highly unpleasant, as any local would point out), but the rip currents that take…
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5 Best Kid-Friendly Rockpools On The Northern Beaches, Sydney
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Summer is hot, hot, hot, with the baking Australian sun, and the best way to cool down is a dip in the ocean. But Australia is notorious for dangerous currents, powerful waves and large swells. Indeed you need to choose your place to swim carefully in order to stay safe, especially if you go with…