IDEAS & REVIEWS
Summer Skating at PHIVE
Take a lesson, twirl with friends, or rock and roll at DJ and live music sessions.
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The Hills Sydney: What’s on this weekend
Santa Runs Talk about a Hills tradition! For over 40 years now, volunteers have been spreading joy throughout the Hills on their annual Santa Runs. This is a fabulous event that brings neighbours together and it’s the perfect way to say thanks and offer a small...
Brickpit Park Playground | Thornleigh
A newly upgraded playground at the popular Brickpit Park in Thornleigh, featuring a junior ninja warrior course, a junior waterplay area, and more.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Parramatta Park!
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Parramatta Park with a free concert with two stages, headlined by Bag Raiders, Cut Copy and Dorothy the Dinosaur! Plus, spectacular fireworks visible from ALL event areas, food trucks and family-friendly activities!
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Sydney swimming spots
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 when the weather's warm!
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Water play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
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Play: Rouse Hill
Rouse Hill has a few cool play options for families. Some little playgrounds have been refurbished but there's definitely potential to improve a few others in this suburb - fingers crossed!
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Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
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Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they're interested in!
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Livvi’s Place Playground | Bernie Mullane Kellyville | To be expanded
The revamp will introduce a variety of new features, including an accessible multi-activity play tower, a double flying fox, slides, a climbing net and swings designed for both toddlers and older children.
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Gipps St Recreation Precinct is now open!
The new Gipps St Recreational Precinct is now open! This $44.5 milion project spans a huge 32 hectares. For kids and families it offers basically everything you could want or need and will surely become a popular landmark destination for the local community, as well as visitors from further afield! Here's what's on offer.
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Wollundry Park Playground Pennant Hills
Wollundry Park has always been a great spot - now there's a brand new playground for little ones and families to enjoy!
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Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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Rouse Hill Regional Park Playground
Rouse Hill Regional Park makes for a perfect family day out. Kids can explore the recently revitalised nature playground, ride bikes or scooters around the paths, play ball games or relax at the picnic shelters. There's something for everyone.
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Things to do on a family trip to Canberra
Canberra makes for a great family mini break! Here are a few awesome ideas to make your next trip to Canberra great.
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Balcombe Heights Estate | Baulkham Hills
Balcombe Heights Estate has something for everyone including a brand new farm-themed playground for younger kids, skate park, walking paths, off leash dog area, toilets, BBQs and picnic tables.
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Swing Bridge Loop Walk Cherrybrook
We love that even after years of living in the Hills District, we still find things we didn't even know existed! This is the case with this great little bush walk in Cherrybrook, the centrepiece of which is a new 'swing bridge'.
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Play, Ride, Walk: Cherrybrook
Cherrybrook offers lots of fun options for families, including great playgrounds and a couple of family-friendly bushwalks. Here are our suggestions for exploring the suburb.
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