The National Gallery of Victoria, or NGV, impresses with remarkable exhibitions year after year. The Van Gogh exhibition last year taught my uneducated brain so much about his art and life, the Monet exhibition previously evokes memories of vast canvases and swathes of colour. And this year's spectacular offering brings the legendary New York gallery to Melbourne in MoMA at … [Read more...]
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This super helpful guide to Weekend Getaways Sydney will give you plenty to do when you feel like getting out of the city.
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5 reasons Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney is perfect for families
Brought to you by Radisson Hotel & Suites Sydney Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney is the perfect hotel for families, with super-sized rooms, splashtastic facilities and kid-friendly location. We spent the weekend playing tourists in our own city and had a ball! The kids loved the pool the best (no surprise there!) and we all enjoyed indulging ourselves at the breakfast … [Read more...]
Get your giggle on at The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket
Brought to you by Monkey Baa Theatre Company Carrying an uplifting message of friendship is The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket, coming to Sydney in the September school holidays. The adorable and heart-warming silliness in this children's play will particularly appeal to 4-8 year olds. Negotiating a path through the social complexities of pre-school and school can … [Read more...]
Take the scenic road to Pie in the Sky Cowan | A Sydney day trip
Sitting in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, an hour north of the city on a ridge overlooking the Hawkesbury River is Pie in the Sky cafe in Cowan. Enormously popular with cyclists of both the human-powered and motor-powered persuasion, this unassuming cafe makes for an easy Sunday drive to get out of the city and in amongst some natural beauty. Take the scenic road to Pie … [Read more...]
Hands on family fun at Scienceworks Museum Melbourne
Scienceworks Museum Melbourne puts fun first, learning second and, as a result, it is a brilliantly interactive museum for kids. Race Olympians, kick virtual soccer balls and design cars of the future. Rather than telling kids how awesome science is, it invites them inside it, to operate science-powered activities and make them a part of the experiment. Scienceworks … [Read more...]
How to plan your first trip to Hamilton Island with kids
Brought to you by Hamilton Island Chugging up One Tree Hill in our nifty golf buggy, toddler Alannah squealed with delight. With the wind in her hair and an adventure ahead, she was in her element. While our pre-kids travels had taken us around the globe, becoming parents brought our sights back to Australia, to exploring our beautiful backyard. No long flights, … [Read more...]
Thai-riffic! School holiday cross-cultural fun
Sponsored by Monkey Baa Theatre Company Thai-riffic! is a new Australian play adapted from the best-selling novel by children’s author Oliver Phommavanh. It is an hilarious and heartfelt story about acceptance of differences, especially cultural ones. Tweens that might feel they are different for whatever reason will particularly relate. And aren't we all in those shoes … [Read more...]
Bells Beach to the Twelve Apostles | Our Great Ocean Road self drive adventure
Stretching 243km from Torquay to Warrnambool, the Great Ocean Road was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and is dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I. It is in fact the world's largest war memorial. 13 most popular Great Ocean Road stops Torquay Bells Beach Anglesea Aireys Inlet Lorne Kennett River Skenes Creek Apollo Bay … [Read more...]
Diary of a Wombat review | Jackie French’s beloved book is brought to the stage
Brought to you by Monkey Baa Theatre Company Grabbing the rubbish bin lid in her mouth, Mothball, a wombat with attitude, bangs it loudly against the bin that she's just knocked over. Crash! Bash! Crunch! It's wickedly loud and the kids find it hilarious. This cheeky wombat has decided that humans are remarkably easy to train and has them wrapped around her little … [Read more...]
Undiscovered, unspoilt and family-friendly | Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa with kids
When you need an escape from the city hustle and bustle, head to the peace and quiet of Gerroa on the NSW South Coast. Gerroa with kids is the perfect family weekend away. As the main road meanders its way south from Kiama, through Berry and Nowra to beautiful Jervis Bay, Seven Mile Beach Gerroa is tucked well away from the passing weekend crowds. At just over two … [Read more...]
