By Hills District Mums HQ | Jan 13, 2026 | Play & explore
There’s no doubt that surviving a hot day is SO much easier than when we were kids. Flash back to a time when air-conditioning in the car involved winding down your windows. You were likely to get burned by the seat belt with the giant metal buckle and your...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jan 11, 2026 | Play & explore
Bad news, there are no water slides in the Hills! There have been a couple of temporary, ‘pop up’ numbers in the past, but if it’s water slides you’re after this Summer, you’ll need to travel. Good news is we hear that there are grand...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jan 2, 2026 | Eat and Drink, Eat popular, Play & explore
Mums love a cafe! A babycino or kids milkshake and a piece of toast can keep little ones busy for a while, but often they’re raring to go before you are. This is where cafes with play areas come in handy. Here are some in the Hills that can help you enjoy your...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Dec 24, 2025 | Play & explore, School Holidays
Sydney is full of beautiful spots to swim and they’re not all surf beaches by the coast. Here’s a list of some of our favourites, perfect for a day trip! It’s always good to check local council and/or NSW Government websites or Facebook pages for the...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 24, 2025 | Don't Miss, Play & explore
The adrenaline-fuelled arcade in the Piazza at Castle Towers joins a refreshed Holey Moley and Strike Bowling, creating a one-stop entertainment shop for Hills families! The golfing holes have had a glow up, with a couple of new themes! And the new arcade offers a...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Nov 11, 2025 | Play & explore, School Holidays
If you like venturing out of the Hills and exploring, here are a few day trips that we really enjoy. BILPIN Bilpin is a great spot not far from the Hills at all – about an hour’s drive give or take, depending on where you’re coming from. Bilpin is...
