IDEAS & REVIEWS
Day trip to Yarramundi
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!
Read moreSplash! | Philip Ruddock Water Playground | Dundas Valley
This playground is a few years old and is a firm favourite with little ones and their parents. It's bright, wet and awesome fun! If you've never visited, it's well worth adding it to your list.
Read morePatonga Beach | A day trip from Sydney
A flat beach, two playgrounds and a trendy pub make this beach perfect for a day trip or a low key weekend away.
Read moreDavison Reserve | Parklea
If you're looking for a peaceful playground to spend a relaxing hour or two, Davison Reserve is the spot!
Read moreHDM visits Eden Gardens, North Ryde
A nice little outing that includes coffee for mum and a play for the kids!
Read moreExplore | Dangar Island
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.
Read morePiddington Street Playground | The Ponds
We really like this park in the back streets of The Ponds as it caters well for kids of different ages!
Read moreExplore | The Coal Loader Waverton
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.
Read moreHazelwood Rose Park | Ray Park | Carlingford | Playground
This playground in Carlingford has 230m of flat paths and is great for riding, exercising, climbing, exploring, scooting and kicking a ball.
Read moreRyde Park | Learn-to-ride track
A fully fenced learn-to-ride track that is worth travelling for.
Read moreCoolong Reserve | Castle Hill
This park is one of the Hills' most popular and also has a learn-to-ride track!
Read moreTree Frog Playground | Oxlade Reserve | North Kellyville
This playground opened in late 2017 and is a great play area for toddlers and kids not at school yet – there’s good equipment that’s not too big or high and gives them the opportunity to ‘learn the ropes’.
Read moreWaterfall Walk | West Pennant Hills | Richard Webb Reserve Playground
A new playground, picnic area, easy walk through the bush and a waterfall after rain makes for a perfect family outing!
Read moreBeecroft Train Station Playground
This is a cute little park for train-loving toddlers.
Read more5 fun and fabulous parks in the Hills
Here are our favourite parks in the Hills – hopefully there’s one or two you haven’t tried out yet.
Read moreCity View Lookout | Pennant Hills
This kid-friendly bush walk has a look out with a view all the way to the city.
Read moreBoredom buster ideas for stay-at-home days
Here are lots of ideas to keep kids entertained while you're staying at home!
Read moreWhale Rock | Cheltenham | North Epping | Bushwalks for kids
This bush walk is great for kids and even has a massive rock shaped like a whale to find!
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