School holidays
Winter holidays boredom busting ideas!
There's lots on these winter school holidays. Here are some ideas to keep everyone entertained!
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Day trips from the Hills
If you like venturing out of the Hills and exploring, here are a few day trip suggestions that we really enjoy.
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Meadowbank Regional Playground
Meadowbank Park is without a doubt one of the best playgrounds we've visited - our kids were talking about their next trip walking back to the car!
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Explore | Berry Island Reserve Wollstonecraft
About half an hour’s drive from the Hills, Berry Island Reserve is a beautiful spot to visit for a day trip or picnic. There's lots of space, harbour views, a playground and a short bush walk.
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Awesome parks and playgrounds further afield
Here are some playgrounds in Sydney that are pretty special and worth the extra time in the car.
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Swing Bridge Loop Walk Cherrybrook
We love that even after years of living in the Hills District, we still find things we didn't even know existed! This is the case with this great little bush walk in Cherrybrook, the centrepiece of which is a new 'swing bridge'.
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The Gables Lake Foreshore Playground Box Hill
Located beside Stockland Gables Town Centre, this new lakeside precinct offers more than just a place to play. With 5 play spaces, wide pathways, picnic areas and plenty of open areas, it's designed to be somewhere families can spend a few hours enjoying the outdoors.
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The Hills Sydney: What’s on this week
Here's what's on this week in the Hills.
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Kilpack Park Playground Carlingford
Surrounded by towering eucalypts and native bushland, the newly upgraded Carlingford playground combines adventurous play equipment with one of the most beautiful natural settings you'll find in Sydney.
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Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they're interested in!
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Somerville Park Playground | Eastwood
New-look Somerville Park opens boasting an epic adventure playground, sports court and fitness facilities.
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Things to do this July: The Hills Sydney
What's on this month, in and near the Hills.
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MARIAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE KENTHURST – ENROLLING NOW FOR YEARS 8-11 (2026)
A limited number of enrolment opportunities are available for Years 8–11 in 2026. With strong academic programs, diverse sporting and cultural opportunities, quality pastoral care and a vibrant Catholic community, Marian provides students with every opportunity to succeed.
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Discover Lilybelle Early Education Centre in Dural
Looking for a nurturing, welcoming, and engaging early learning environment for your child? Lilybelle Early Education Centre provides high-quality care and education in a safe, supportive, and family oriented environment.
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Introducing the Parent Support Program
Is your family experiencing facing school refusal, mental health, bullying, substance abuse, a change in family dynamics, or a general shift in behaviours? Proveda's Parent Support Program is an 8 week, personalised program for parents and guardians experiencing parenting challenges.
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Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
If you have a little one learning to ride or scoot, there are lots of great tracks in and around the Hills where they can hone their skills!
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Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
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Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
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Markets in the Hills
Do you like to roam markets on a sunny day? There are numerous markets running in the Hills, several of which have been around for years now! It's a great way to support local producers and small businesses. Here's a list of the regular options.
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Shopping centre play areas in the Hills
Shopping with kids is made slightly easier with a stopover at one of these play areas!
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Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
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Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options.
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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.
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