Halloween is lurking creepily around the corner. And whose fault is that? The Irish! The jolly green giant of a country that gave us leprechauns, U2 and whiskey. Not to mention Guinness, a plethora of uses for the potato, herds of dead-armed dancers and soul cakes. What I hadn’t realised until recently is that one […] Read more…
This post contains affiliate links The Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience offers a moving introduction to the culture, stories and language of the Gumbaynggirr people, the Traditional Custodians of the Coffs Coast. The smoke wafts over us like a blanket, its loud and constant hum providing a soundtrack to the low-rolling screen of silvery smoke. Dancers […] Read more…
Updated October 2026 With its gorgeous gardens, bushland and wilderness, historic homes, museums and galleries and an incredible food scene just 90 minutes by car from Sydney and Canberra, Bowral is our top pick for a Southern Highlands fling. Once a rural farming town, Bowral has grown into the unofficial capital of the Southern Highlands, with […] Read more…
Updated October 2026 A dazzling coastal gem on NSW’s Mid North Coast, South West Rocks serves up family holiday fun in spades, from beautiful beaches and sheltered waterways to coastal walks, wildlife encounters and fascinating history. Fringed by beaches so beautifully blue they appear painted, the sandy swirls of tidal waterways, towering Norfolk pines, and […] Read more…
Updated 2026 Looking for a family-friendly holiday park on the NSW Mid North Coast? NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resort combines a pirate-themed waterpark, a swimming pool, kids’ activities and a choice of accommodation ranging from camping sites to luxury lodges. Sure, we expected sun, sand and sea but we didn’t expect pirates! Two of […] Read more…
On the road to Mayfield Garden, skittish spring lambs bounce across undulating hills blanketed in yellow canola blooms. Flower-laden acacia trees, their leaves sagging under the weight of wattle flowers, punctuate the road side in golden sorority. Adding a touch of flamboyance to the vibrant scene, flame-hued bottlebrush direct us into a moody forest of gnarled […] Read more…
The name pretty much says it all! Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports is all about skiing and snowboarding, indoors, though technically without the snow. And it is insane fun, with professional instructors to help guide you and improve your fitness and mountain skills whatever the weather. One of our new favourite things to do in Canberra, it’s […] Read more…
Looking for the best things to do in Canberra with kids? After more than 15 years of family trips to the capital, we’ve road-tested 67 favourites for toddlers, tweens and teens, from museums and adventures to family-friendly restaurants and places to stay. Updated for 2026. There are those that still consider Canberra nothing more than […] Read more…
Like many travel loving families, we’ve been suffering from a serious case of itchy feet after the temporarily parking of our travel plans. Juggling home schooling and WFH, it felt at times like the only place we were likely to end up was at Wit’s End. But rather than letting lockdown in our tiny two-bedder […] Read more…
It is, without question, Australia’s best outdoor museum and, without need of any incarnation of the venerable Dr Who or his Tardis, a visit to Sovereign Hill with kids is like travelling through time to Ballarat’s gold rush era. Spread over 25 hectares of the original alluvial goldfields, the recreation gold rush town brings the decade after the […] Read more…
We’ve just spent a weekend up at Port Stephens, one of our favourite spots for filling our pants with sand and leaping into the ocean, like a boss. There are so many great beaches and rivers and we love the epic dunes that you can ride camels along, sand board down or quad bike your […] Read more…
It’s a simple enough premise. Scale a 30-metre mound of soft sand. Grab a piece of plastic. Sit on said plastic with your knees up for balance and your fingers trailing behind you for some semblance of control. Go! Fast! Repeat! There’s so much in store at Port Stephens with kids. More than just one […] Read more…
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Hey, I’m Aleney! A mum, award-winning travel writer, magazine editor and gallivanting glutton. He’s Raff, the “boy” in boyeatsworld, and a fearless foodie, adventurer and eco-warrior. Along with his all-singing, all-dancing, all-adventurous sister, Sugarpuff, we’re exploring the world’s colour, culture and cuisine on a food safari for the junior set.
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