IDEAS & REVIEWS
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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Summer school holidays boredom buster list
School holidays are upon us and these ones are looong! Here's our boredom buster list with lots of ideas for the whole family.
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The Hills Sydney: 2021/22 Summer School Holiday Guide
Check out our Summer School Holiday Guide to find out what’s available these school holidays in and around the Hills.
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Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2022!
Hawkesbury City Council invites you to Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2022. Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the river with family and friends and a fireworks display. Wednesday 26 January 2022 from 7pm to 9pm at Governor Phillip Park Windsor.
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Light Up Windsor | 22 December
Celebrate Christmas the Hawkesbury way at Light Up Windsor!
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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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Fenced playgrounds in the Hills and further afield
Fully fenced parks, playgrounds and other play areas sometimes provide parents with a bit more comfort, particularly if you have a runner!
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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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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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Cremorne Point Walk Sydney
The Cremorne Point Walk is an easy 3km harbour walk that's both kid and dog friendly with spectacular views across to the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the city.
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Markets in the Hills
Do you like to roam markets on a sunny day? There are numerous markets running in the Hills, several of which have been around for years now! It's a great way to support local producers and small businesses. Here's a list of the regular options.
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Day trips from the Hills
If you enjoy venturing out of the Hills and exploring, here are a few day trip suggestions that we really enjoy.
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Bobbin Head Nature Playground
While we've all been staying home, the playground at Bobbin Head at Mount Colah in the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park has had a much needed facelift and what a beautiful nature playground it is now!
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Lisgar Gardens & Florence Cotton Reserve Hornsby | Bush walks for kids
This is a gorgeous spot hidden away in Hornsby that's well worth a visit. Lisgar Gardens is a stunning hillside garden with a rich history and bordering this is Florence Cotton Reserve, a valuable piece of remnant urban bushland offering a lovely bushwalk for families.
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Spoonville | The Hills Sydney
Spoonville Villages have been popping up all over the Hills! Do you have one near you?
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3 easy at-home activities for little ones
If you're keen to mix up learning a little with some new ideas here are three super easy and fun suggestions! They might give the kids a little motivation and you the break you need for a Zoom meeting or that cup of tea in peace!
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10 easy craft ideas with a cardboard box
If you're not the craftiest of mums, here are some simple ideas using a cardboard box that will inspire creativity and keep little ones entertained!
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Castle Hill Heritage Park
This is one of the Hills' most popular and pretty parks! It offers paths and a vast amount of space to exercise as well.
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