By Hills District Mums HQ | Dec 5, 2021 | Play & explore, Play & explore popular
*** Currently, you must book in advance for monthly open days at Galston Valley Railway. Visit the railway’s Facebook page for the latest information and for details on booking. *** Run by the Hornsby Model Engineers’ Co-operative, Galston Valley Railway...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Dec 1, 2021 | Play & explore, Play & explore popular
Let’s be honest, no mum actually likes taking their kids shopping. Most of us would prefer to meander without little ones tugging at us, wanting something and whining endlessly. But sometimes you have no choice. This is where shopping centres with play areas...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 24, 2021 | Activity library, Play & explore, Play & explore popular, School Holidays
Bushwalks are a great family outing for many reasons. Firstly, you’re outdoors so if you pick a good day for it, it can prove a stunner! Secondly, it gives all the family a chance to be technology free for a few hours, with no distractions and not much else to do but...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 3, 2021 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, Play & explore popular
There are several great learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills. If you haven’t seen them, these aren’t just paths that are great for riding. They incorporate pedestrian crossings, stop signs and roundabouts and they’re perfect for young children and those...
By Hills District Mums HQ | May 8, 2021 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, Play & explore popular
Seems like everyone loves a giant slide at a park and in terms of equipment it’s the bigger the better! But for many kids under 5, and their parents, this isn’t very practical. It’s great if there’s a dedicated area for smaller kids but...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Feb 10, 2021 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, Play & explore popular
We love a park. They’re crucial to the survival of all mums, particularly those with active toddlers! We especially love it when you happen upon a park somewhere where you least expect it or when you had no idea there was a park in that spot at all! That’s often...