LetsGoKids 2017-18 NSW Edition

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You’ve run out of ideas, the weekend is coming up and you’ve got that birthday to plan. OMG! The holidays are next week and they’ll be home for a fortnight. Aaargh! Don’t worry you’ve come to the right place!

At LetsGoKids we’ve done the hard yards, kicked the tyres, found the best spots to eat and play, where to shop, what to see and even where to stay!

We’ll let you know what’s on and where, how much it is and try to help the budget with some special deals and vouchers! There are also puzzles, games, competitions and birthday party ideas to keep the kids entertained.

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Manly & North Beaches Hello Manly Info Centre Club Willoughby Stockton Beach Holiday Park Pittwater Golf Centre

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The Sydney weather is temperate, having warm summers and mild winters, with rainfall spread throughout the year. In summer the average range is 18.6-25.8°C. In winter, temperatures are mild and rarely drop below 5°C with a range of 8.8 - 17°C

Hospitals Balmain Hospital 29 Booth St, Balmain ....................................... .(02) 9395 2111 Canterbury Hospital 575 Canterbury Rd, Campsie ........................ .(02) 9787 0000 Concord Repatriation General Hospital Hospital Rd, Concord ....................................... (02) 9767 5000 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Missenden Rd, Camperdown .......................... (02) 9515 6111 Bankstown Hospital 68 Eldridge Rd, Bankstown .............................. (02) 9722 8000 Camden Hospital Menangle Rd, Camden .................................... (02) 4634 3000.

Hawkesbury Hospital 2 Day Street, Windsor...................................... (02) 4560 5555

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Campbelltown Hospital Therry Rd, Campbelltown ............................... (02) 4634 3000 Fairfield Hospital Cnr Poldin St, Prairiewood ............................. (02) 9616 8111 Liverpool Hospital Elizabeth St, Liverpool ...................................... (02) 8738 3000 Auburn Hospital Hargrave Rd, Auburn ......................................... (02) 8759 3000 Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital 18 Blacktown Rd, Mt Druitt ............................ (02) 9881 8000 Westmead Hospital Cnr Hawkesbury & Darcy Rds, Westmead ..(02) 9845 5555 Nepean Hospital Derby St, Kingswood ........................................ (02) 4734 2000

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The Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre is your answer to keeping the whole family entertained, so pack the towels and come on over • Surfing - Experience the thrill of surfing regardless of your level; for all ages (minimum height 90cm), instructors on hand • 4 hours free parking • School Holiday Activities – Giant Slide, Wave Pool, Inflatables, Tipping Buckets • All pools are heated & indoors • Café with plenty of seating inside & out.

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Tourist Information Centres Blacktown Flushcombe Rd Ph: 1300 302 858 Bundeena 69 Loftus St Ph: (02) 9523 2115 Camden Camden Valley Way, Elderslie Ph: (02) 4658 1370 Campbelltown 15 Old Menangle Rd Ph: (02) 4645 4921 Cronulla 11/38-60 Croydon St Ph: (02) 9527 2100 Haymarket Dixon St Ph: (02) 9265 9333 Manly Manly Wharf Forecourt Ph: (02) 9976 1430

Parramatta 346A Church St Ph (02) 8839 3311 Sydney Airport Airport Dr Ph: 1300 402 060 Darling Harbour 33 Wheat Rd Ph 1800 067 676 The Rocks 24 Playfair St Ph: 1800 067 676 Town Hall 483 George St Ph: (02) 9265 9333 Wollondilly 22-26 Menangle St Ph: (02) 4677 8313 Penrith Panthers Carpark Mulgoa Rd, Ph. (02) 4732 7671

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Out & About

- Sydney City

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million.

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The city is divided into North and South by the Sydney Harbour, with both The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel connecting them.

Most of the tourist attractions are in the South part of the city, with a large business and residential area in the North.

The older part of the city consists of The Rocks and Circular Quay to the North, with Central Station marking the South. Darling Harbour marks the West and there are a number of parks to the East.

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The CBD and Harbour were the original area settled when Arthur Phillip established an English penal colony in the “Rocks” in 1788.

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The rough countryside resulted in a confusing collection of streets and laneways, rather than a neat grid of roads and avenues. It is one of Sydney’s oldest precincts. When you walk the cobblestone streets you get a sense of Sydney’s past and pop into the Rocks Discovery Museum and learn more about the history of the area.

Browse the weekend markets or drop into one of Sydney’s oldest pubs for a bite to eat and some live music mosts nights (These days there is probably a cruise ship in port and tourists from all parts of the world walking the streets, not sailors on shore leave). It has a real charm not found anywhere else in Australia.

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Sydney is dynamic, different, diverse and constantly evolving as one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities.

- Visited Centennial Park on a weekend to see the place buzzing with joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists. Hire a bike and go for a ride – They have family bikes!!

- Taken a tour of the hallowed SCG or even seen a game live (w) - Climbed the Southern Pylon of the Harbour Bridge.

- Had a meal and a drink at the Bondi Icebergs, overlooking Bondi beach - the view is spectacular!

- Spent an evening or day in the world class Darling Harbour precinct.

- Taken a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly for killer views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House.

Take your bathers & make it a beach day too.

- Walked across the Harbour Bridge for one of the world’s great views - Ascended to the top of the Sydney Tower for a birds eye view over the CBD & suburbs - Done the spectacular walk from Bondi to Coogee.

- Visited Sydney’s oldest building, The Sydney Mint.

- Walked the crooked cobblestoned back alleys and laneways of The Rocks, and imagined days gone by.

- Met koalas at WILDLIFE Sydney (p.17) - Visited the Opera House and marvelled at the design and construction - Checked out some of Sydney’s awesome new state of the art children’s playgrounds (p.48) - Popped into the history museum at The Rocks to trace the early settlement of Sydney. It’s FREE - Discover some of Sydney’s secret beaches.

- Jumped on the train and travelled up to the nearby Blue Mountains (p.30) - Checked out the picturesque and world renowned Taronga Zoo - Examined the wax figures at Madame Tussauds. Can you tell who is who? (p.15) - Walked down the Manly corso, spent a few hours at Manly beach and eaten an ice cream.

- Visited the outstanding Sydney Aquarium (p.5) at Darling Harbour - Taken a ride around the underground train network on the neat double decker trains - Stepped back in time to the days when travel was by water at the National Maritime Museum. Explore a submarine and tall ship - Taking the kids to see a show at Monkey Baa children’s theatre at Darling Harbour.

They’ll love it.

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- Sydney City

Sydney is home to many iconic sites, from The Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, to The Blue Mountains, there are lots of “must do’s” for the first time visitor (and long time resident alike) to experience.

The beautiful Harbour foreshore with its proximity to The Rocks area, the Harbour Bridge and the bustling wharf at Circular Quay are often at the top of the list. Catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo or Watsons Bay, or the RiverCat to Parramatta for a day on the water, especially when the sun is shining on a gorgeous spring or summer’s day.

Not much money? Times are tough?

Don’t let that stop you from getting out there and experiencing what the great city of Sydney has to offer.

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Let us show you how to spend a day or even a week “on the cheap” where you can see and do lots and spend nothing – (or maybe a little).

So what are you waiting for? Read on, round up a posse and get out there and do it!!

Take a walk down Macquarie Street to see the Hyde Park Barracks, The Sydney Mint Museum, New South Wales Parliament House and The State Library. At the end there you will find the extensive grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens with its unbeatable views of the Harbour from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.

While in the city travel to the top of Sydney Tower, the tallest structure in Australia, and see amazing 360° views of Sydney.

1.Why not start your visit to Sydney with a free walking tour with a knowledgable local guide?

Rain, hail or shine the guys from I’m Free Walking Tours walk everyday at 10.30am and 2.30pm The 3 hour easy walking tours will show you the sights and give you your bearings so you can then go it alone.

2. Walk around Bennelong Point to the Opera

House. Climb the steps and look back at the city.

Maybe take the tour?

3. Check out the kids’ activities at the State Library of NSW. Always changing – always interesting.

4. Walk across the Harbour Bridge – The view

is amazing. If a ship happens to be passing at the same time, it looks spectacular. Start from The Rocks District at the southern end and take the 1.4km stroll across to Milsons Point.

Either walk back or catch a train from Milsons Point to Circular Quay Station or take a ferry.

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Sydney is still a great mix of old and new just waiting for you, with each “village” having its own distinct character.

Check out inner suburbs like Paddington, Glebe, Surry Hills, Woolloomooloo and Newtown to get a feel for the gritty working-class existence of early 1900 Sydney living. The terrace houses, shops, pubs and hidden back lanes are still there.

So get off the couch, ring a friend, grab the kids, take advantage of our vouchers and offers in the book and online, sign up for our enewsletter, download the app to “stay in the know” ... and just get out there and DO IT!

5. Take a leisurely weekend stroll around

“The Rocks” or Circular Quay and be entertained by the variety of street performers (donations gratefully accepted).

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The Rocks Discovery Museum. Lots of Indigenous displays too – FREE

7. Play tourist and head over to Sydney Tower

for spectacular views. Challenge your kids to spot Sydney’s icons such as the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Powerhouse Museum and perhaps even your own house. Before you head up the tower, watch a 4D movie, which transports you across Sydney Harbour. (costs a bit but it’s worth it!!)

8. Walk the coastal path from Coogee to Bondi.

Spectacular beachside scenery.

Views of beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools runs 6 kilometres and takes about 2 hours to complete. In spring, the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition is scattered along the path.

9. Splash or swim at Ryde Aquatic Centre –

you will find a great kids pool, a wave pool and a waterslide. (costs a little)

10. Visit world famous Bondi Beach. One of the

world’s most famous beach destinations, Bondi is perfect for a family day out at any time of the year.

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11. Climb the 200 stairs to the Harbour Bridge South Pylon Lookout at 87m above sea level.

The views are spectacular (costs a little)

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6. Check out the early history of Sydney at

12. Head to the Royal Botanic Gardens, a

30-hectare oasis of tropical plants, green lawns, ponds and shady trees overlooking the harbour.

Join the free guided walk that departs daily from the Visitor Centre.

13. Get out and about with your family on any

Sydney public transport on Sundays for only $2.50 per person. Just pack a lunch and go exploring - you can even get to Cockatoo Island!

You never know what you might find.

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14. Go to The Art Gallery of NSW, where kids can

17. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay out have fun at free performances on Sundays, exploring to Watsons Bay for fish n chips on the wharf. art through drama, storytelling, music and mime.

Wonderful views of the Harbour (costs a little).

15. Catch the Manly ferry (costs a little) for

18. Visit the SCG and take a tour of the grand old

a cheap cruise on one of the world’s great harbours. They depart from Circular Quay.

stadium and learn its history (costs a little) (p.9)

19. Another amazing trip is to catch the ferry to

16. Soak up the sun at Centennial Park, where

Cockatoo Island and explore all the old buildings and parks.The kiosk near the wharf has coffee, sandwiches and chips which is handy when you’re on an island! You can also camp there and there’s lots of art events and concerts as well. (costs a little)

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unemployed men were enlisted to turn this marshy catchment area into a huge English-style park, which opened in 1901 – the birthday of Australia’s federation – for the enjoyment of all Sydneysiders. Hire a bike or bring your scooter, skateboard or skates and go exploring.

The park also has a playground, café/kiosk, toilets, BBQ’s, picnic areas and a new water play area.

20. The National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour has fascinating displays of dugout canoes, jet-powered hydrofoils and an historic collection of naval vessels.

You can take the kids free on select days.

21. Watch container ships come in and out of

Botany Bay and planes take off from Sydney airport at Frenchmans Bay. Take a dip in between at the sheltered beach or visit La Perouse Museum, located nearby.

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One of Sydney’s largest dining, shopping and entertainment precincts, it has a full calendar of outdoor events as well as one of the city’s most restful spots, the Chinese Gardens of Friendship.

Darling Harbour was reopened by Queen Elizabeth as a tourist area in 1988 after it was transformed from disused railway yards and port facilities into the dazzling array of restaurants, bars, shopping precincts and tourist attractions that it houses today.

A mecca for city workers and visitors alike, it has something for all ages. It is home to the National Maritime Museum, The Sydney Aquarium (p.5), Madame Tussaud’s(p.15), Wild Life Sydney Zoo (p.17), a range of cruise companies and a children’s Theatre Company, Monkey Baa, as well as the great Tumbalong Park and Playground.

At Darling Quarter Kid’s Playground, there’s a gigantic circular swing, a tangle of wobbly balance ropes, giant steel slides and a super-long flying fox. The centrepiece is the Octanet: cotton-wool kids need to not venture up the ten-metre-tall contraption – even to us this thing is high!

The Powerhouse Museum is nearby and it has constantly changing (family themed) exhibitions.

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Only a 10-minute stroll from Town Hall, station over the Pyrmont Bridge or by water from Circular Quay or light rail from Central, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to entertain the whole family, enjoy a delicious harbourside meal or experience Sydney’s energetic night-life.

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The precinct has a huge number of formal and casual eateries on both sides of the water, but Pontoon Bar cater for kids and has a relaxed vibe that makes families feel comfortable.

Sitting beside the new Convention Centre is Harbourside – a self-contained shopping and entertainment area. It offers over 25 mouth-watering restaurants, cafes and bars, over 40 fashion and accessories stores and plenty of entertainment.

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Burn off some energy at Kingpin Bowling, a bowling experience like no other. If you need a little more excitement M9 Laser Skirmish is an action packed indoor laser adventure game without the pain of paintball. If you have always wanted to be a pilot then Flight Experience gives you the unique opportunity of flying a commercial grade jet simulator based on the Boeing 737.

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- Manly & Northern Beaches

North of the city, the beautiful stretch of coastline from Manly to Palm Beach has a relaxed beachside ambience and plenty of things to see and do.

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Every weekend, people from all over Sydney make the pilgrimage to Manly for a great day out. The Manly ferries from Circular Quay bring thousands of tourists to the Manly Wharf all day long with ferries leaving every hour from the city and back again.

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The narrow peninsula is surrounded by pristine waters on three sides: Pittwater to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and Broken Bay to the north at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, which meanders inland to historic Windsor.

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Enjoy the delights of Manly, from iconic Manly Beach and breathtaking views from North Head to delicious waterside places to eat and fun family activities.

Stroll past South Steyne beach to Shelley Beach.

There, you can have a swim or go snorkelling you may see hundreds of yellowtail, sting rays or Wobbegong sharks laying on the sandy bottom, turtles, occasional dolphins and even the rare humpback whale with her newborn calf. It is an amazing underwater kaleidoscope so close to town.

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As you head north away from Manly, the beachside suburbs of Dee Why and Collaroy are less crowded and have restaurant strips right on the water, complete with the always well positioned surf clubs for patrolled swimming beaches, great views and they normally have large grassy parks adjacent.

At Palm Beach hop on a ferry for the Basin, a delightful picnic spot and the only campground in the national park. Nearby is rich indigenous heritage, from rock engravings at the Basin Aboriginal art site off the Basin walking track, to ochre hand paintings on the Red Hands Cave track at West Head.

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The city of Blacktown is situated approximately 35km from Sydney CBD in the heart of the West and easily accessible from any Sydney Motorway or main rail line.

It is home to the International Sporting Precinct that hosts AFL, Baseball and Soccer.

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Blacktown City has over 800 open space areas with many of them featuring playground equipment for children to enjoy. They are also ideal for picnics, family gatherings, social games, resting, relaxing and even health, wellbeing and fitness activities with more and more parks installing permanent outdoor fitness stations for public use.

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Nurragingy Reserve at Rooty Hill is a sprawling natural bushland reserve of more than 84 hectares and offers picnic and BBQ areas, children’s playgrounds, walking and cycling tracks, formal garden areas and a picturesque Having undergone a wonderful transformation, lake. Located with the reserve is Chang Lai Yuan the historic Showground is now home to lovely Chinese Gardens. This garden is very picturesque. open spaces, picnic and BBQ facilities, It also houses The Blacksmith Hut, where fun children’s playground and water splash zone, traditional blacksmithing demonstrations are held where children enjoy getting very wet by shooting some weekends. In the Water Splash Area, the water cannons and splashing through the children will love to get wet as they splash around water sprays. the water sprays during the summer months.

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For those brave enough, Ghost Tours of the old St Bartholomews Church in Prospect are held on the second Saturday of each month.

Blacktown City Council take bookings.

A short hop on the M4 has you down at Sydney Olympic Park with its excellent playgrounds and public open space. Take a tour of the famous stadium used as the centerpiece of the 2000 Olympics.

Wet ‘n’ Wild with its world class water slides and water play areas is also nearby – Did you know it has its own surf school?

Blacktown is also home to state of the art aquatic centres and in nearby Doonside, Featherdale Wildlife Park (p.23) offers an up close and personal experience with a range of Australian Native Animals.

Blacktown and the west never cease to surprise!

WORTH A LOOK! Featherdale Wildlife Park in Doonside boasts the world’s largest collection of native Aussie animals, with more opportunities to get hands-on than regular zoos. Young children will adore the Farmyard where they can pat sheep, goats, bunnies and pigs as well as holding a children’s python!

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- The Hills Shire

The Hills Shire is only 35 minutes drive from Sydney CBD, but it will seem like you’ve entered a completely different city.

Bushland parks, bike paths, modern shopping malls, new sporting facilities, farmland and historic buildings all intermingle in a coming together of new and old Sydney. Set against the backdrop of mountain peaks and the meandering Hawkesbury River, the area has sights, smells, sounds and tastes that are different to the everyday.

Grab a bite to eat, whether it’s lunch on the verandah of an old country pub, fish and chips along the riverfront, a coffee in a quaint café or experiencing the relaxed family atmosphere of the Ettamogah Pub or the super cool Castle Hill RSL – there are plenty of varied choices.

At Golden Ridge Animal Farm you can milk a cow, cuddle a chicken, feed a goat, be a farmer for a day, and keep the kids entertained in school holidays. There’s a ‘feeding shed’, farm tours, and pony rides.

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Start the day with a walk and lace-up your joggers and experience one of the many scenic tracks, trails and parks available in the region.

The national parks and forests are home to native wildlife, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs and remnants from our early colonial past. There are lots of beautiful recreational locations to relax and unwind with an abundance of cycleways and walking tracks to keep you fit, happy and healthy.

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The Hills Events Summer Series - a host of Summer Events Bring your family, bring your friends because your summer entertainment, from food to theatre to Christmas, New Years’ Eve and Australia Day —it is ALL here in The Hills.

The Rouse Hill House and Farm is another favourite, where you can get a glimpse into the life of a rural NSW family from generations ago.

On weekends, kids can also tour the farm to feed chickens, collect eggs, pump water for watering cans and throw horseshoes, just like the farm hands in the 1800’s.

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The Koala Park Sanctuary in West Pennant Hills hosts koalas, roos, dingoes, wombats, echidnas, emus and other birds in 10 acres of lush rainforests, eucalyptus groves and native gardens.

Australia Day: Celebrate our great nation with an epic party at Bella Vista Farm- there will be live music, roving performers, rides, face painting, balloon twisting, a pop-up kids library, sheep shearing and working dog displays, fireworks & loads more!

Castle Hill Farmers & Fine Food Market: On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, hunt and gather some of the freshest produce available in The Hills. It’s a great spot to grab breakfast, so remember to bring your appetite.

Galston Valley Railway: On the 2nd Sunday of every month, check out this awesome mini railway complete with BBQ and picnic facilities.

Ride behind scale model locomotives on over 1 km of track in a bushland settingand the best part?

At Novotel Sydney Norwest Planning your next getaway? Take advantage of our GREAT accommodation rates and FREE breakfast offer for children under 16 who share a room with their parents or grand-parents. Whether it be relaxing pool-side or discovering the Hills area, we guarantee you’ll be fuelled up and ready to go after a delicious buffet breakfast!

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Approximately a one hour drive north west of Sydney City lies the charming Hawkesbury Valley. The country atmosphere at the historic towns of Windsor, Richmond and St Albans, and the quaint rural settlements with historic buildings and links to infant Sydney, make up this picturesque area.

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Visit the numerous antique and craft stalls, or spend time talking with a local artist at one of the boutique galleries. Why not enjoy a walk in the Steps of the Masters in the Artist’s Trail?

Pick up a copy of The Hawkesbury Farm Gate Trail map from the local Visitor Information Centre at Clarendon (opposite the Richmond RAAF Base) and tour the area. Stop and enjoy a wine at an historic Winery, try gourmet goats’ cheese or visit one of the numerous orchards and pick your own fresh fruit to take home with you.

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Come out for an afternoon drive or stay a few days. Discover the Hawkesbury – you’ll be surprised what you’ll find.

More than ¾ of the Hawkesbury region is still pristine bushlands, the walking and trekking options are endless.

Horse riding and 4WD tours through these Parks are also available for those not wanting to venture too far on foot!

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Penrith is located 62kms from Sydney Kids will love visiting the Museum of Fire with its world class fire engine collection, firefighting CBD and is easily accessible by all uniforms and tools and protective equipment. major motorways from all points of the city - the train stops right in the heart of town too!!

Adventure here comes in a variety of forms; whether you’re after action-packed, laid back or outdoors – An adventure awaits you in Penrith.

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Home to Australia’s only indoor skydiving facility and the southern hemisphere’s best white-water facility; there is also go-karting and wakeboarding at Cables Wake Park.

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The bushwalk to the famous Rock Lookout is approx. 2.5km. Kids can also experience the Nepean River by boat, canoe or jet ski and observe the wildlife along the way.

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Heading up in to The Blue Mountains, as the temperature drops a few degrees, the air takes on a freshness as you move up out of the Sydney basin.

The Blue Mountains are part of the Great Dividing Range, which stretches from the Gippsland region of Victoria in the south to the tropical rainforests of north Queensland.

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They are clad in vast forests of eucalypts (commonly called gum trees), which in the hot sun discharge a fine mist of eucalyptus oil from their leaves. The mist refracts light, which makes the haze look blue at a distance – hence the name.

Accessing all the famous sites and sights of Leura and Katoomba including the Echo Point Lookout and Three Sisters is easy on a hop-on/hop-off Explorer Bus or Trolley Tours.

Experience the thrill of the world’s steepest railway at Scenic World, Katoomba.

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Be suspended 270m above the valley looking through partially-glassed floor in the Scenic Skyway; wander the 2.4km easy grade Scenic Walkway through pristine rainforest; and glide between the cliff top and the forest floor in the Scenic Cableway.

WORTH A LOOK! There’s so much more to Penrith!

Kick back and relax on the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler.

Cruise gently up the Nepean River into the Nepean Gorge, one of the last unspoilt waterways in Sydney, and marvel at the breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

Listen to the interesting and informative commentary.

Devonshire Tea, High Tea, Lunch and Dinner Cruises are great value and fun for the whole family.

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Panthers is located on 82 hectares of landscaped grounds at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

With a wide range of restaurants to suit all tastes, first class live entertainment, gaming, bars, indoor fun zone for kids, accommodation and outdoor leisure, Panthers World of Entertainment has something for all ages.

Australia’s most magnificent caves system, Jenolan Caves, offers a range of special activities for small people especially during school holidays.

Of course, families can also go on the usual tours of spectacular show caves, adventure tours, night tours and the new Fossils Unearthed tour.

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- Southern Suburbs & Wollongong

Enjoy beautiful beaches, explore Australia’s oldest national park and discover historic landmarks in southern Sydney.

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A delightful way to travel to one of the oldest national parks in the world is by ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena, a charming gateway to the Royal National Park. You can walk from Bundeena to Jibbon Head for ancient Aboriginal rock engravings, including depictions of a great whale and a sky spirit.

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With Australia’s oldest national park, beautiful beaches and historic landmarks, southern Sydney is perfect for a day trip, beach holiday or camping adventure. Relax on Cronulla’s sandy beaches, hop on a ferry for the Royal National Park, and visit the place where Captain James Cook landed in 1770.

You’ll find many more things to do and see, from bushwalking in magnificent national parks to kayaking on tranquil waterways, from touring a nuclear science facility to scenic joy flights.

The fun events calendar includes markets, festivals, sports, music and even an arts trail to artists’ studios.

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You’ll be thrilled with the walking trails and water sports, including swimming, surfing, fishing, diving and kayaking. There are lovely river cruises and delicious seaside restaurants.

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- Southern Suburbs & Wollongong

Wollongong is NSW’s third-biggest city and is Sydney’s southern little sister which is often overlooked in the rush further down the coast, but there are plenty of reasons to go no further than Wollongong and the Illawarra.

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Begin your journey on the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive touring route over the serpentine Sea Cliff Bridge or on a scenic train trip and enjoy splendid coastal vistas.

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- Southern Suburbs & Wollongong

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You’ll find plenty of delightful and exciting things to do and see, from hang-gliding above the azure sea and relaxing on sandy beaches to fun water sports, exploring stars at the Science Centre and Planetarium and visiting Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.

With over 60 kilometres of cycle ways, in and around Wollongong, cycling is an excellent way to explore the city and all that it has to offer. Alternatively, you can stroll the beautiful Blue Mile and take in Wollongong’s stunning harbour and ocean front cafes.

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The FREE Gong Shuttle runs every 10 to 20 minutes.

The service operates in both directions on a loop from Wollongong Station to Wollongong University via Wollongong Hospital, Burelli Street and the Innovation Campus. The route numbers for the Gong Shuttle are 55A and 55C.

Whilst you’re strolling the harbor, take note of Wollongong’s rich history as you explore the preserved forts and cannons that dot the Blue Mile.

These were built in late 1800’s to provide a deterrent to a possible Russian attack on Wollongong Harbour.

The historic Illawarra Museum is worth a visit, as it traces the history of the area with fascinating exhibits and artefacts Located just a short walk from the Harbour is Wollongong’s City Centre - a bustling retail, dining and entertainment hub.

Boasting an array of shops and eateries, the City Centre provides families with plenty of food options from cute cafes to popular restaurants.

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North Wollongong Beach

With its rock pools, wading areas and great surf.

It is ideal for families.

There is plenty of shade, picnic booths and grassy areas for picnics with full BBQ facilities provided.

It has a children’s playground close by, and shops, cafes and a bike and walking track and free parking.

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Wollongong also boasts a plethora of family friendly attractions including the Symbio Zoo, Jamberoo Action Park, The Illawarra Museum, The Australia Motorlife Museum and hovering 45m above the forest floor, the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk provides picturesque views from Bass Point in the south to Bundeena in the north.

Wollongong and surrounding beaches offer some safe, beautiful places for your little ones to explore the water.

Many of the beaches are patrolled during the summer months and you could honestly spend the whole day enjoying the sand, exploring the rock pools and paddling in the waves.

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Moving a few kilometres inland you’ll find yourself at the base of the Illawarra escarpment with an abundance of walking tracks at your feet and some stunning lookouts a hike away.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to head straight to the top to take in the scenery, the lookouts can be accessed by car. Sublime Point, Bald Hill, Mt Keira, Mt Kembla and Hill 60 Lookouts are some of the favourites loved by both locals and visitors for their sweeping views of Wollongong and beyond.

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Fairy Meadow Beach

With fantastic views of Wollongong and the distant light houses and harbour, Fairy Meadow beach is a popular spot, especially for university students and families staying nearby in the Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort.

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Located at the entrance to Lake Illawarra Windang beach offers spectacular views of the famous Five Islands off the Wollongong coastline.

The beach is very popular with families as there is a large park with BBQs, sheltered picnic areas, a playground, and a cycle path. It’s the perfect spot for the whole family so pack the bikes, a blanket and a picnic and make a day of it.

Corrimal Beach is backed by fenced sand dunes, a grassy reserve and caravan park.

Holidaymakers and locals alike enjoy this beach as it is long and private. Kids loves the small lagoon which proves popular with children for shallow paddling. East Corrimal Beach, located to the north, is an off lead dog friendly beach.

Woonona Beach

Woonona Beach is the Northern end of what is also Bellambi Beach and is a very popular beach with the locals and can be busy during the hotter days. If you take a short walk to the northern end of this beach, there is an ocean pool and great rock formation for the little ones to explore and find crabs and sea creatures.

Behind the beach is a large playground, open fields, picnic tables and toilets.

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- Southern Suburbs & Wollongong Close to Wollongong there are a series of little villages each with their own histories.

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Bulli is a historic coal mining village that retains evidence of its rich past in its pubs, churches and historic building.

Stanwell Park is a small coastal town with a glorious surf beach set against steep, forested escarpment cliffs.

Thirroul is the hub of northern Wollongong, Thirroul has a thriving cafĂŠ culture and great alfresco dining options.

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Shellharbour…. a picturesque seaside location just 90 minutes south of Sydney on the South Coast of NSW. Whether you’re seeking a seaside escape, an adventure or a great value family holiday, you’ll be delighted with Shellharbour.

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HANDY HINT When looking for some where to eat with the kids in Kiama, head to the Kiama Leagues Club right across the road from the town park in Terralong St.

Shellharbour offers five stunning beaches including ‘The Farm’, a National Surfing Reserve located within Killalea State Park where the little and big kids can learn to surf by taking a lesson with a surfing school. Lake Illawarra is a fabulous spot for a family picnic where the children can splash about in the the shallows. Drop a line at any of our great fishing spots or have fun snorkelling in the protected waters.

Hire bikes and enjoy a ride along the water’s edge on the extensive cycleways in the area.

Experience the speed of indoor or outdoor go karting, have some old time rollerskating fun or take a miniature, steam or diesel train ride at the Illawarra Light Railway Museum.

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Kiama is the quintessential beachside town that the NSW coast is famous for. It has several great beaches and its park, main shopping centre and train station are all close together and easily covered by foot.

No visit is ever complete to Kiama without visiting The Kiama Blowhole. This natural wonder plays host to thousands of tourists visiting each year.

There are spectacular views, lovely walks and of course the big highlight being when the Blowhole peaks, this is one attraction not to miss!

The lighthouse has breathtaking views and plaques with historical stories that tell the history of the area. The Pilot’s Cottage Museum is located there too. Step back in time and discover Kiama’s maritime history.

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The family will love taking to the sky for a scenic flight or they can enjoy some aviation history at the HARS Aircraft Museum.

The Illawarra Treetop Walk offers some fabulous views while overlooking the rainforest below or better still the zipline will be sure to thrill the young and young at heart.

With festival and events and monthly markets throughout the year – there is always something on offer.

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Sydney has an amazing selection of places to take the family for some fun in the outdoors (and indoors).

There are so many local parks and beach areas nearby, as well as having a number of National Parks, top notch nature reserves and state of the art playgrounds right on our doorstep.

Below you will find a selection of our favourites where you can run, walk, play, swim, ride, BBQ or picnic.

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Pimelea Picnic Grounds Natural playground, flying foxes, climbing walls, PARKS water play areas, tyre swings, BBQ’s and plenty of Royal National Park space to move.

29kms from the CBD, it was established in1879, Rouse Hill Regional Park and is the world’s first National Park.

A top pick for locals and their dogs, with swings, Relax on beautiful beaches and explore wonderful slides, a maze, playhouses and a rope bridge for bushwalking trails, abundant wildlife and ancient kids to play on. There is a bike track too.

Aboriginal heritage. You can go fishing, enjoy The Basin swimming holes or go kayaking or rowing!

A beautiful spot which Sydneysiders and tourists Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park alike relish. You will spot wallabies here as well as 25kms from the city, but you would think you are kookaburras (and other native birds) and goannas. miles away. Native bushland, gorges, rivers, picnic The basin can only be reached by ferry or water spots and Indigenous rock engravings. taxi from Palm Beach.

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Playgrounds Steele Park – Marrickville The Park includes an interesting series of waterplay features including a ‘source’ feature representing the water flowing from the mountains, a ‘rills’ section representing water flowing in a river across plains, and an ‘estuary’ feature which includes a collection of jets and sprays. The Waterplay Park was designed to encapsulate the total water cycle. It is fed into play features such as interactive fountains, sprinklers and misty spray elements before being treated onsite and recycled.

Blaxland Riverside Park – Sydney Olympic Park This designer playground is a seriously cool outdoor adventure.

Plan your attack from above after ascending the 12-metre-high tree house then race back down to scale rubber-mounded rock-climbing walls and tiptoe across a giant web.

There are loads of swings, flying foxes and slides.

Parents will also enjoy the lakeside vista. The water play area is one of the biggest around.

Newington Armory – Sydney Olympic Park The area has heritage train rides, a clue trail (a la Amazing Race), music and arts workshops and school holiday activities.

Livvi’s Place - Five Dock This inner city playground offers lots of interesting play equipment including a roundabout, an all abilities ramp and slide, a climbing net, a sway bridge, tandem bull riders, a snakes and ladders path, a musical sculpture and the natural areas.

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Pirrama Park – Pyrmont Once little eyeballs see this Pyrmont park’s giant sandpit, they won’t be leaving. Under a big yellow umbrella, it is like a mini fossil-excavation site.

Nearby, a giant tangle net sits among slides and swings, and you’ll find plenty of those spinning-gravitational-rotators to get on.

Plus there are cafés close by for parents, and food trucks often stop by on weekdays.

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Why should pre-schoolers have all the fun? This giant play area in Fairfield is Constellation Playground, King George Park specially designed for tweens and older Rozelle children.

Stop off on your family cycle, walk or jog around It has all the soft landings and sandy the Bay Run for a play break on this intergalacticsurfaces of a play space for younger kids themed playground. There are hillside slides to but it has gigantic slides and climbing climb up and slide down, swings big enough for nets that look like a futuristic spaceship – the whole brood and a super-wizzy flying fox. and they’re tall enough to frighten off the Darling Quarter Kids Playground - Sydney adults.

There’s a gigantic circular swing, a tangle of Dare to climb the 11-metre high net, walk wobbly balance ropes, giant steel slides and the sky bridge and take your pick from a super-long flying fox. The centrepiece is the three exit slides. If that’s not enough to Octanet: cotton-wool kids need not venture up give you the giggles, try the 33-metre long the ten-metre-tall contraption – even to us, this double flying fox (with your eyes open). thing is high. “I’m the king of the castle” can be FRONT bellowed out with some serious conviction.

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Of course, everyone knows world famous Bondi, but the Northern Beaches of Manly, Narrabeen, Avalon and Palm Beach are great, as is Bundeena down south.

The harbor has small beaches scattered all around with grassy park areas attached. Watson’s and Double Bay have cafes and restaurants nearby to make a day of it.

Here is a selection; Coogee Beach - Eastern Suburbs On the spectacular coast, it is protected from big swells by the picturesque Wedding Cake Island, making it a popular beach for families. Wylie’s Bath is a famous pool at the southern end and is an excellent alternative if you have young children.

Bronte Beach - Eastern Suburbs Its biggest drawcard is its sheltered position surrounded by parklands, perfect for a picnic in the shade, while the headlands seem to give this beach a bit of a secluded feel.

Murray Rose (Redleaf) Pool - Double Bay Stunning views, and is a great choice thanks to its generous shark net enclosure which makes it popular with young and old.

Camp Cove - Watsons Bay A wave-free extremely toddler-friendly beach with shark net, picnic facilities and a very relaxing holiday feel. Older kids may want to jump off the pier or explore the underwater world with their snorkelling gear. There’s also a huge playground with large sun sails that they kids will love.

Nielsen Park - Vaucluse Great facilities, a restaurant and kiosk, fabulous views, picnic areas with lots of shade and glistering Shark Beach. If you are a visitor to Sydney, this beach is perfect if you want to combine the beach with some of the best views of the city.

Dee Why Beach Excellent family friendly beach and ocean swimming pool. Dee Why has everything you need a for a beach day out and more, with a 50 meter rock pool, fishing area, picnic tables enclosed playground and BBQ area.

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Balmoral Beach - Mosman A beautiful harbour beach with calm waters, a swimming enclosure and lovely picnic spots.

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Sydneysiders love their beaches and for kids, the beach is one of the best places for outdoor fun. Sydney has some of the most pristine white sand beaches in anywhere in the world!!!! Add in all of the great harbor and riverside beaches, and there is always somewhere nearby to take a dip and cool off or build a sandcastle.

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Wo t ’s O n DECEMBER 2017 10 Dec Community Christmas Celebration There’s fun for the whole family at the Beach themed Christmas celebration, in beautiful Ryde Park. Make sure the kids have their list ready for Santa and their cozzies and towels for the water rides. Live performances, Outdoor Christmas Photo booth, Giant Sandpit, Christmas craft activities. Cost $15 for an unlimited rides ticket, Sausage sizzle and much more. 3pm – 7pm, Cnr Princes St and Blaxland Rd, Ryde, 9952 8222 17 Dec,

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The 25th Rotary Carols on the Common An authentic carols experience in the heart of Ryde and celebrating 25 year of Carols. There will be great local entertainment, food and drink stalls, a BBQ, rides and amusements for the kids and not to mention Fireworks that will kick off at 9.15pm. Donation, 5.30pm - 9.30pm, Cnr Wicks & Twin Road, North Ryde, www.carolsonthecommon.org.au New Year’s Eve Celebrations: Wollongong Celebrate the new year with them at this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Live music, roving performers, face painting, amusement rides, and food and novelty stalls provide a lively atmosphere in the lead-up to the fireworks spectacular at 9pm. Cliff Road, Wollongong, 0242277111

JANUARY 2018 9th Jan Lego Madness Today we will be creating masterpieces out of Lego. There will be a variety of Lego sets to choose from.

Work alone or team together with friends. Suitable for ages 9-12. Free 2pm – 5pm Barry O’Keefe Library (Mosman Library Service), Library Walk, 605 Military Road, Mosman 9978 4091 10 Jan Operation Ouch! Live On Stage Following their sold out Australian tour in January 2017, Dr Chris and Dr Xand, the stars of ABC Me children’s television series Operation Ouch! are coming back to Australia with a brand new show! TV’s favourite identical twins have been hards at work - creating more incredible medical stunts and event crazier experiments.... and the show is packed with fascinating facts about biology and the awesome things your body can do. Plus they’ll share their favourite bits from the TV show! Dont miss Dr Chris and Dr Xand LIVE ON STAGE as they explore medical science form a kids eye view.

For tickets, visit www.wsec.com.au.

Show time 4pm at WIN Entertainment Centre.

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Albion Park Show A great day of family entertainment. See the Show Girl Competition. Enjoy showjumping in the main area, miniature ponies and the animal farmyard. Vintage cars ,dog high jump, motor cycle display, hay rolling team competition, Shellharbour tug of war competition, novelty events, parade lap of derby cars, demolition derby - last one on wheels wins - and closing Fireworks.

FREE, All Day, Albion Park Showground, Albion Park, www.albionparkshow.org.au 26 Jan Australia Day Sydney On 26 January each year, Australians come together to celebrate their national day.The date Commemorates the Anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain, reflecting the nation’s diversity and achievements, its past and its future.The Australia Day celebrations in Sydney are fit for Australia’s oldest a nd biggest city with events and activities spread far and wide.

Free - All day event, Around the city and on the harbour for more information www.australiaday.com.au FEBRUARY 2018 16 Feb Lunar New Year Celebrations Grab your family and friends and sample traditional food and check out some market stalls.

There will also be free interactive workshops, cultural dance and musical performances, lion dance, fireworks display and so much more. This is a holiday for families to celebrate and come together.

Free, 5pm - 9pm, Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside , www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au MARCH 2018 24 Mar Mountain2sea Festival Lang Park will be transformed into a vibrant Multicultural Village Plaza with a banquet of tastes, smells, sights and sounds showcasing and celebrating the Illawarra’s diverse multicultural heritage. A kaleidoscope of food, dance, music and art from the Illawarra’s established and emerging culturally diverse communities. Sample culinary delicacies from all over the world, enjoy traditional cultural performances Marine Drive, Wollongong, 0434 118 495, www.facebook.com/mountain2seafestival

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