Not long now until schools out for the Winter school holidays! Here are 5 great things to do with the kids in and around Melbourne: 1. Visit the Melbourne Zoo Always a fun day out at the Zoo. Why not visit Melbourne Zoo these school holidays and see the giant beasts that once roamed freely on earth be brought back from extinction! Everybody roar, the Zoo’s got dinosaurs!! If you’ve got a dinosaur lover in your family, then you have to see this. Open every day of the year from 9am-5pm. The best bit is children under 16 are…
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Somerset is a town in South-East Queensland and is a popular spot for camping, fishing and water sports. Where is it? Somerset Dam is located 115kms north-west from Brisbane. Nestled in by beautiful surrounding mountains, it is a picturesque spot to stop and relax for a while. What Can You Do There? Basically all water sports are offered at Somerset Dam. Whether it is water-skiing, wake-boarding, tubing, jet skiing, canoeing, sailing, fishing or SUP – you will enjoy the Dam! There are 2 public access points at Somerset Dam, being Kirkleigh and The Spit. Both have multi-lane concrete boat…
Are you looking for a unique kid-free getaway? Perhaps to celebrate an important milestone? An unforgettable short break in regional Victoria could be just the thing! Look no further than the unique and limited time opportunity of Wine Down Pop Up Hotels. Luxury vineyard escapes. You’ll pinch yourself when you wake up to grape vine views from the comfort of your beautifully crafted, converted eco-luxury shipping container. A collaboration between Containers and Visit Victoria sees gorgeous, boutique pop up hotels nestle themselves seamlessly into award-winning vineyard settings. Stay in the heart of Australia’s premiere Prosecco region at Dal Zotto…
Do your kids love a good joke – or better still make up their own? It’s the best! Set out below are a dozen funny Easter Jokes they can read and enjoy and then share with unsuspecting family & friends. Even better, if you’re heading away for Easter, they could re-tell them to the captured audience on a road trip! If you would like to print them out, simply click here for our FREE downloadable. Enjoy!
ANZAC Day is Australia and New Zealand’s national day of remembrance for all soldiers who have fought in wars and conflicts around the world. It is definitely one of the most significant days in the Australia and New Zealand calendar. A time to reflect, be grateful and show our respect. Participating in simple ANZAC Day activities helps our kids build understanding, empathy and respect around this special day in an age appropriate way. Set out below are 3 simple, but meaningful activities you can do with the kids: 1. Make A Family Wreath I love this one! All you…
We LOVE a celebration. So even when we’re away we like to take along some small items for the kids to do. AND the flip side is, it decorates the space and creates an activity. Set out below are 5 fun Easter activities to try: 1. Easter Biscuits Edible, creative & gorgeous – these are the perfect one to get the kids involved with. If you are heading away this Easter they are an easy solution to take with you. All you need is: milk arrowroot biscuits (these are the perfect Easter egg shape already); some icing; and decorations/sprinkles.…
Camping meals don’t have to be fancy, but they don’t have to be boring either! In fact, often when you’re away camping the meal prepping & cooking can become part of the recreation & entertainment. Being away from your ‘cooking creature comforts’, often challenges you to think outside the box. As with most things, planning & prepping ahead will stand you in good stead while you’re away. Planning out what you are going to eat is essential (especially if you are not going to be near a grocery store for back up). We have set out a list of…
Last month we had the opportunity to visit Derby in Tasmania for a long weekend of mountain biking with a group of friends. Where is Derby? Derby is a small town located in the north east of Tasmania. Once a vibrant tin mining town, boasting the richest tin mine in the world, Derby is now home to the fabulous Blue Derby mountain bike trails. It is known as one of the best trail networks in Australia, with scenery to die for! Derby is easy to access from Launceston with direct flights from most mainland capital cities every day. From…
There is a lot of commercial hype surrounding Valentines BUT at the end of the day, Valentines Day is as simple as telling those we love that we LOVE them. Set out below are some simple ideas to celebrate as a family: a small heart chocolate on their pillow; homemade card (these are always the best, don’t you think?) note in their lunch box; family’s favourite dessert that night (our favourite is chocolate dipped strawberries – YUM!); red & white balloons all over their room; play your family’s favourite music over dinner that night; and ‘heart attack’ their bedroom…
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to get away for a kid free ‘mini break’ and check out the new Calile Hotel on James Street, Brisbane. We have watched eagerly as it was being constructed and couldn’t wait to stay. This is what we discovered: Where is it? The Calile opened in November 2018 and is located on James Street, Fortitude Valley. It is only 3.5 kms from Brisbane CBD and is a great spot to stay if you are travelling from interstate as everything is close-by. What Is It Like? Simply put, it is stunning. It is minimalist,…