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!

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

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.

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.