IDEAS & REVIEWS
New playground: Withers Road Reserve
Withers Road Reserve in North Kellyville is now open and it's a great addition to the area.
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Ruddock Park | Westleigh
A pirate ship playground and learn to ride track. This newly made over park is worth a visit.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Toot toot! HDM visits Galston Valley Railway
There's a piece of history right on our doorstep that's great fun for little ones and makes for a lovely family outing!
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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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Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options.
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Platypus Track | Bidjigal Reserve Castle Hill | Bushwalks for kids
Right in the heart of the Hills, this is a great track to introduce kids to the joys of bushwalking.
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The new Waves is here!
The brand new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre is now open! The $55million project has resulted in a spectacular venue that will be enjoyed by thousands of local Hills residents for many years to come. Here's what you can expect when you visit.
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Things to do on rainy days
Do you and your busy little ones go stir crazy when it rains for a few days? If you still like to get out each day with your little one even when it's raining, here are some ideas for things to do in the Hills and surrounds that won't leave you drenched!
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Fairfield Adventure Park | Fairfield
This epic playground was designed specifically with older kids in mind, but it certainly doesn't leave out smaller kids! There's something for everyone! It's about 40 minutes from Castle Hill and well worth a visit.
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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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Darlington Reserve Cherrybrook
A cool new playground is now open in Cherrybrook and if you have a dinosaur fan then it's right up their alley! Roarsome!
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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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