New South Wales with Kids

I moved to Australia with an energetic toddler, and we continued to explore the great outdoors together. And Sydney is just the perfect place to spend time outdoors all year – without the hassle of putting on layers, gloves, hats and scarves. Well, okay, hats are needed, but wide-brimmed hats against the brutal Australian sun.

Want amazing Sydney family walks without the planning headache?

If you enjoy discovering the great outdoors with your kids, I created a PDF guide with 50 of Sydney’s best family walks with maps, parking, pram info & fun “Play Factor” highlights — plus 130+ nature play ideas and scavenger hunts to make every outing more engaging.

It’s perfect for weekends when you want a ready-made plan instead of scrolling for hours.

Download Sydney’s Best Family Walks here.

What to do? From scenic ferry trips in Sydney Harbour to pram-friendly coastal walks, challenging bushwalks and more beaches than you can count, you’re spoilt with choices. This page is dedicated to all the places which are delightful to visit with kids in Sydney and all of New South Wales.

And honestly, Australia is one of the best places to be a kid – and to watch your kid grow up. I can’t wait to see more of it and sharing even more of our local adventures as time goes by. Here are some of my favorites – that I managed to write about already: