Play

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.

Even if you're not a super crafty mum, you'll be able to manage this activity with your kids!

This is a beautiful bush walk located in Cherrybrook. It's 5.1km and takes approximately 2 hours.  It's more suitable for primary school aged kids and isn't pram friendly. 

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.

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.

Action Kidz at The Centre in Dural is a multi sports class for 2 to 4 year olds. We popped in to see what it involved recently!

We're so lucky to have a gorgeous spot like Yarramundi not far from the Hills. It's a popular spot recommended by lots of Hills District Mums as a great spot for a family day out. And we totally agree!

Many parents have preconceived ideas, thoughts and beliefs around how children learn best based on their personal childhood experiences. However, educational teaching and learning practices have evolved over the past 10-15 years and a more child-centric play-based learning approach is being adopted by many. But what is play-based learning and what does it look like in practice?

A flat beach, two playgrounds and a trendy pub make this beach perfect for a day trip or a low key weekend away.

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.