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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Splash! | Philip Ruddock Water Playground | Dundas Valley
This playground is a few years old and is a firm favourite with little ones and their parents. It's bright, wet and awesome fun! If you've never visited, it's well worth adding it to your list.
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The Hills Sydney: 2020 Spring School Holiday Guide
If you need a helping hand over the break, a school holiday workshop or camp is a lifesaver! Here are some fun options in and around the Hills.
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Patonga Beach | A day trip from Sydney
A flat beach, two playgrounds and a trendy pub make this beach perfect for a day trip or a low key weekend away.
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Castle Hill Showground | Draft Concept Master Plan
The draft Master Plan, carried out over a 30 year period, proposes six key areas including the Promenade, Terraces, Village, Arena and Paddocks and looks at how the Showground can be turned into a thriving cultural hub.
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Davison Reserve | Parklea
If you're looking for a peaceful playground to spend a relaxing hour or two, Davison Reserve is the spot!
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HDM visits Eden Gardens, North Ryde
A nice little outing that includes coffee for mum and a play for the kids!
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Castle Hill Heritage Park
This is one of the Hills' most popular and pretty parks!
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Centennial Parklands | The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden
This one is definitely not in the Hills District. In fact, it's a bit of a trek to Sydney's eastern suburbs. But it IS pretty special and makes for a lovely day trip.
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Explore | Dangar Island
Dangar Island sits in the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. It has a population of just a few hundred people and is only accessible by water, with no cars on the island. You can visit for the day via ferry from Brooklyn and it makes for a lovely little outing if the sun is shining.
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Piddington Street Playground | The Ponds
We really like this park in the back streets of The Ponds as it caters well for kids of different ages!
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Blacktown City Libraries mobile library is coming to Tallawong
Landcom is proud to be partnering with Blacktown City Council to bring the Blacktown City Libraries Mobile Library to Tallawong Pocket Park from Friday 24 July!
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Explore | Berry Island Reserve Wollstonecraft
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.
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Explore | The Coal Loader Waverton
About half an hour's drive from Castle Hill, the Coal Loader is a fascinating spot for adults and kids alike because of its indigneous heritage and, much later, its contribution to industry and trade for 70 years. It's a great place to visit for a couple of hours or longer if you make a day of it.
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Hazelwood Rose Park | Ray Park | Carlingford | Playground
This playground in Carlingford has 230m of flat paths and is great for riding, exercising, climbing, exploring, scooting and kicking a ball.
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HDM Party Guide | Autumn / Winter 2020
Planning a party can sometimes be stressful! Here's our new Party Guide, full of ideas for venues, entertainment and catering to get your party started!
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Berry Island Reserve | Wollstonecraft | Bush walks for kids
About half an hour's drive from the Hills, this short little track - the Gadyan Track - is a perfect introduction to bushwalking for little ones. There's plenty to see, it's short and there are stunning harbour views. And it's part of a larger reserve with a playground and lots of space so it makes a lovely day out.
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Blue Gum Walk | Hornsby | Bush walks for kids
The Blue Gum Walk, a small section of the Great North Walk, is a well known track and very popular with walkers for good reason - it's stunning! If you're keen on a solid bush walk then this is a great option.
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