IDEAS & REVIEWS
Craft at home | rock decorating & wand making
Here are two simple craft activities you can link to your park or bushwalk outings.
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Places to exercise in the Hills | COVID-19
It's OK to exercise but stay local and stay apart!
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Activity library
Are you looking for something to do with your child? Here is our library of suggestions to keep your child busy and engaged. Perfect for long weeks in isolation, on rainy days and days where you just can’t work out what to do with them.
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Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
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Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
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Occupying little ones with independent activities
The kids are at home again! Here are some ideas that MAY give you at least 15 minutes space or even more if you're lucky! Ideal for 3 to 5/6 year olds.
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Inflatable World opening in Dural!
Inflatable World is opening a BRAND NEW location at The Centre, in Dural. The opening is now postponed given lockdown but The Centre can't wait to welcome you soon!
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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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Callicoma Walk | Cherrybrook | Bush walks for kids
This is a beautiful bush walk located in Cherrybrook. It's 5.1km and takes approximately 2 hours. Â It's more suitable for primary school aged kids and isn't pram friendly.Â
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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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Ideas for using your Discover NSW Vouchers | Things to Do
The NSW Dine and Discover Vouchers are part of the NSW Government's effort to get the economy pumping again - the deadline to use the vouchers has now been extended to 31 August 2021! Here are some local suggestions.
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Pick your own fruit Sydney: Winter
Winter's a lovely time of year to be outdoors and picking your own fruit is a day out that the whole family can enjoy!
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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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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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The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group.
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Family outing | Fruit picking in Bilpin
Bilpin is about a 50 minute drive from the Hills. It’s a nice drive with windy roads and pretty views and is particularly picturesque at this time of year.
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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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One of our favourite places: Fagan Park
Fagan Park is a truly beautiful park and one of our favourite places to visit with our kids.
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