By Hills District Mums HQ | Jan 6, 2026 | Play & explore, School Holidays
It’s school holiday time! Here’s a long list to keep everyone busy! First stop: check out the Hills District Mums website. There are HEAPS of ideas and suggestions for things to do that will keep everyone entertained! Holiday camps, classes &...
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 26, 2025 | School Holidays
School holidays come around quickly and, particularly if you’re a busy or working family, sometimes you need a hand with keeping everyone entertained and stimulated! And this one is the big one, with a minimum 6 weeks to occupy school aged kids! Check out our Summer...
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...
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 | 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...
