By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 10, 2025 | Latest, Play & explore
Looking for something free, fun and different to do with the family on weekends? Head to Powerhouse Castle Hill — it’s packed with giant machines, vintage planes, quirky inventions and loads of things to explore, touch, and talk about. What is Powerhouse Castle Hill?...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 10, 2025 | Play & explore, School Holidays
Due to popular demand, Powerhouse Winter School Holiday workshops are now sold out. Sign up to Powerhouse to be notified when Spring School Holiday workshops are released Did you know Powerhouse is the largest museum group in Australia? It sits at the...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 7, 2025 | Eat and Drink, Latest, Play & explore
Here in the Hills, we’re blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. The ‘rural’ Hills – areas such as Galston, Kenthurst, Dural, Arcadia, Glenorie and stretching further to the Hawkesbury – offers some unique options...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 4, 2025 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, School Holidays
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! Meadowbank is about half an hour from Castle Hill and we found parking easy when we arrived, just off...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 1, 2025 | Latest, Play & explore
Throwing the kids in the car and heading off fruit picking is a great activity that the whole family can enjoy! It’s a great way to show kids where their fruit comes from while also being out in the sunshine and fresh air. We’re lucky here in the Hills to...
By Hills District Mums HQ | May 27, 2025 | Latest, Play & explore, School Holidays
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. You’ll find Berry Island Reserve by the harbour at the bottom of...
