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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.

A fully fenced learn-to-ride track that is worth travelling for.

A new playground, picnic area, easy walk through the bush and a waterfall after rain makes for a perfect family outing!

This is a cute little park for train-loving toddlers.