By Hills District Mums HQ | Jan 7, 2025 | School Holidays
Looking to do something different over the summer school holidays? Hop on the Sydney Metro to Barangaroo and take a 9-minute ferry ride to Cockatoo Island. Cockatoo Island is a family-friendly destination full of history, adventure, exciting events and endless fun in...
By Hills District Mums HQ | May 23, 2024 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, School Holidays
We’ve hand-picked the following parks that we think are pretty special. We think they’re worthy of a day trip from the Hills with the kids but be warned, because they’re pretty epic they do get busy on weekends and in school holidays. Gipps Street...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Apr 7, 2024 | 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 | May 16, 2023 | Latest, Play & explore, School Holidays
The Cremorne Point walk is a lovely 3km harbour walk and is both kid and dog friendly, with spectacular views across to the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the city. A relatively flat harbourside path weaves from Mosman Bay Wharf around Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay....
By Hills District Mums HQ | May 8, 2023 | 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...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Apr 24, 2023 | 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...
