By Hills District Mums HQ | Sep 1, 2020 | Play & explore
Patonga makes for a lovely day trip if you want to get out of Sydney and feel like you’re on holiday! Patonga is the most southerly beach on the Central Coast. While it’s unpatrolled, the water is calm due to its location within a recessed bay making it...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Aug 17, 2020 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore
If you’re looking for a peaceful playground to spend a relaxing hour or two, Davison Reserve is the spot! This little playground was refurbished in 2017 and is a lovely little spot set in a larger reserve surrounded by trees. It’s set in a residential area...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 30, 2020 | Eat and Drink, Play & explore
While Eden Gardens isn’t technically located in the Hills it’s not too far away, just off the M2 in North Ryde. And it’s a perfect location to take your little ones for morning tea or lunch, with lots to explore. Eden Gardens is predominately a...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 22, 2020 | Play & explore
Dangar Island sits in the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. It has a population of just a few hundred people and is only accessible by water, with no cars on the island. You can visit for the day via ferry from Brooklyn and it makes for a lovely little outing if the...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 18, 2020 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore
This playground which opened at the end of 2017 is a hit with locals! A giant tree house, in-ground trampolines and a flying fox are all part of the award-winning playground set in The Ponds. We like this park a lot because it caters for kids of different ages well....
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 6, 2020 | Play & explore
Down in Waverton on the harbour, about half an hour’s drive from Castle Hill, is the Coal Loader. It’s a fascinating spot for adults and kids alike because of its indigenous heritage and, much later, its contribution to industry and trade for 70 years....
